Lesson 3 · October 16, 1909
Instruction to the Twelve—(Continued)
Lesson Scripture: .
Lesson Helps: chapter 37; Sabbath School Worker.
Place: Galilee.
Persons: Jesus and the twelve disciples.
Questions
- 1.Among whom are the disciples of Jesus sent? What admonition is given those who are sent? .
- 2.Of whom were they to beware? Why? .
- 3.Before whom were they to be brought? Why? For what need they take no thought? Through what agency would they speak? . Note 1.
- 4.How will those who believe the Gospel be regarded by the world? What division will the Gospel sometimes make in the household? What will our own kindred sometimes be led to do? Who only will be saved? Verses 21, 22, 34-36. Note 2.
- 5.When persecuted, what were the disciples instructed to do? .
- 6.What humble position should disciples of Christ occupy? What reproach may they expect? .
- 7.What is said concerning the secret things of life? How openly will the truth Jesus taught His disciples be made known? .
- 8.Whom only should we fear? .
- 9.What forcible illustration is given concerning the care of our heavenly Father for us? Verses 29-31. Note 3.
- 10.What promise is made to those who confess Jesus by godly lives? What is said of those who deny Him? Verses 32, 33.
- 11.How complete must be our surrender of the things of this life in order to be true disciples of Jesus? Verses 37-39. Note 4.
- 12.What blessing is promised to those receiving a messenger sent by the Lord? Verses 40, 41.
- 13.What assurance is given that the smallest acts in life will be rewarded? Verse 42.
- 14.When Jesus had finished this instruction to His disciples, what did He do? .
Notes
1. Daily the servant of the Lord should be studying the great themes of the Gospel, and filling the mind with the mighty truths of God's word. Then when asked for a reason of his faith, whether before judges or councils, or whether in trial by the adversary of our souls, the Holy Spirit will bring to the mind the very promises of the Word that are needed. To bring to our remembrance the words of the Lord is the work of the Holy Spirit. .
2. The martyrs have not all been burned at the stake nor have they all died in dungeons. Some are in homes suffering for the truth's sake. As a result of obeying God and walking in the light, wives have borne persecution from husbands, and husbands from wives, and parents from children. To stand true to God under such circumstances takes a martyr's spirit and a heart made strong by the love of God. Though the Gospel is a Gospel of peace to those who receive it, its rejection often causes suffering and sorrow. But the Lord admonishes His people under all circumstances to stand without wavering. Those who as good soldiers endure to the end will be saved.
3. God's greatness is seen in His care for the most minute objects of His creation as well as in making and upholding worlds. Not a sparrow is uncared for by Him. If one falls, He sees it. Even the hairs of our head are numbered! This reveals a most wonderful and intimate knowledge of God concerning us. Small comfort this for hypocrites and lukewarm professors; but for the trusting child of God it brings peace, and banishes from the heart all needless anxiety and worry. "Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you." .
4. To save man Jesus gave up all. . To follow Jesus we also must give up all. "In this way, then, every one from among you who is not bidding adieu to all his own goods can not be My disciples." .—Rotherham's Translation.
Bible texts in this lesson
Matthew 10:16-999 · Matthew 11:1-1 · Matthew 11:16 · Matthew 11:17 · Matthew 11:18 · Matthew 11:19 · Matthew 11:20 · Matthew 11:23 · Matthew 11:24 · Matthew 11:25 · Matthew 11:26 · Matthew 11:27 · Matthew 11:28 · Matthew 11:1 · John 14:26 · 1 Peter 5:7 · Philippians 2:5-8 · Luke 14:33
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