Earlier text: Question CornerOUR WORK AND WORKERS.
By Editor
At Howard, Colo., twenty-one persons have accepted the Sabbath truth as presented by Brother B. W. Marsh. The California State camp-meeting has been definitely set for June 3-13. It will be held at Bushrod Park, Oakland. Tent-meetings in the interest of the colored people are being held in Louisville, Ky., by Elders Lewis Sheafe and J. R. Buster. Elder J. G. Wood reports the addition of eight to the church in Cincinnati, and five to the church at Columbus, Ohio, within the past two months. A new house of worship was dedicated at Binghamton, N. Y., on the 25th inst. Elders A. E. Place, S. M. Cobb, and other ministers were present. Elder D. T. Bourdeau reports that an ex-priest of the Catholic Church, a professor of six languages, desires to be baptized and to prepare for labor amongst our people. A missionary in Africa, not of our people, writes to the secretary of the Ohio Tract Society, asking for more copies of Our Little Friend, our denominational child's paper. Elder G. H. Baber reports the baptism of twenty-five persons on a recent tour of five different points in Chile. Of the little church at Santiago he says, "Five can, and often do, preach the Gospel with fluency." The Texas Reporter states that at Rockwell, in that State, a company of nine Sabbath-keepers were awaiting the arrival of Elder McReynolds to organize a church. There was a Sabbath-school of eighteen members. From a Sabbath-school organized some four months ago at Aurora Springs, Mo., by Brother Edwin S. Richardson, thirteen have embraced the Sabbath of the Lord. Arrangements have been made for a series of tent-meetings. On account of the transfer of Prof. E. A. Sutherland from Walla Walla College to Battle Creek, Mich., Prof. E. J. Hibbard, of Battle Creek, will fill the vacancy at Walla Walla the remainder of the term. Other changes of laborers are noted in the Review as follows: Elder H. L. Hoover, of Missouri, goes to New Mexico; Elder Luther Warren from Dakota to Upper Columbia Conference; Elder George B. Wheeler from Massachusetts to Washington, D. C.; Elder M. G. Huffman from Maine to Tennessee River Conference; Elder W. B. White from Nebraska to Indiana; Elder H. E. Robinson from England to Nebraska; Elder J. B. Goodrich from Quebec to Maine Conference; and Prof. J. L. Shaw and wife from Union College to Claremont, South Africa.12 Elder R. D. Hottel writes from Birmingham, Ala., that the Odd Fellows' Hall has been secured for Sabbath and Sunday night services. He says that the interest on Sunday evenings has been increasing for several weeks, and that the Signs is doing much to interest the people. Brother T. D. Brackett reports the personal sale of 1,760 Signs in San Francisco in sixteen weeks, an average of 110 copies per week. What one man has done, others might do. Many people are perishing for want of the truth contained in the paper, and at the same time they "spend money for that which is not bread," and "labor for that which satisfieth not." The new term of the Walla Walla College School of Correspondence will open June 1, 1897. A new line of work, viz., psychology, will be offered in addition to the other studies. Those desiring circular of school will please address Walla Walla College School of Correspondence, College Place, Wash. Inclose stamp for reply. Professor Hibbard, president of the college, says: "Besides having students in nearly every State in the Union, we have several in the West India Islands, and one in Cape Town, S. Africa." One of our laborers in South Hackney, Eng., recently came across a young German who seemed to be somewhat interested in the Sabbath question. On further conversation, our brother learned that the young man had once lived in the United States, and had heard the truth on the subject from a young minister in California. He had embraced it, but, having lost a situation by his change of views, he became discouraged and gave it up. But he had not been happy, and was rejoiced to again meet one who held to the truth. Prof. G. W. Caviness, late president of Battle Creek College, goes to Mexico to connect with the Spanish work, and is to represent the Seventh-day Adventist denomination on the Bible Revision Committee in that country. It seems that the only Spanish Bible in use there by both Papists and Protestants is a Roman Catholic translation, and very defective. Hence the movement for a new translation by a committee of all the Protestant missionary societies operating in Mexico. Brother M. E. Olsen, late secretary of the International Tract Society, also goes to Mexico to engage in the Spanish work. At Lockport, N. Y., recently, a Presbyterian minister paid a visit to Elder A. E. Place, president of New York Conference, and, after some general conversation, asked for a Bible reading on the Sabbath question. They studied the subject about two hours in a most friendly spirit, and at the close the visitor said he would study the subject further, and added: "I am glad I have had this talk with you, if for no other reason than that I see I have had a wrong idea as to the real teaching of your people." There are a great many ministers and others who entertain wrong ideas of our teaching, and persistently misrepresent us, who have not the honesty to sit down and learn what our positions are. A report from Boise, Idaho, to the Reaper, by Prof. F. W. Hiddleson, says: "We are just finishing a six months' term of school. We have enrolled twenty-eight pupils. . . . I have had not only the school work but the church work to look after. I have preached from two to seven sermons a week, and watched very closely the trend of legislation in the State house. We had the satisfaction of seeing two Sunday bills defeated, and of doing some work among many of the prominent men of the State. Several of the legislative body attended our Sunday evening meetings, and the governor was also present upon two occasions. Last Sabbath [6th inst.] six were buried with Christ in baptism, and there are several others that will join us on profession very soon, as well as several more to be baptized soon." The latest news from our mission in Matabeleland, Africa, is that some relief from the dreadful outlook had been received. The government made a donation of some corn to help our brethren feed the children under their care. But they had come to the time when their supply of food was all eaten for breakfast, and they knew not where the next meal would come from. They assured the children that it would come from some source, and sure enough it did. Just as this allowance of corn was consumed, a donation of $117 came from the brethren at Cape Town. And so the Lord provides for his own. "Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed." But we should all remember that God sends assistance to the needy through human agencies; he makes drafts that are his Holy Spirit upon the stewards of his means in the earth. Elder Frank Armitage and wife, of Nebraska, have been assigned as additional laborers at the Matabeleland Mission. [The following was written by a little girl, aged 10, and was suggested by Ex. 16:17, read at family worship.] "THE people murmur," said Moses one day,
For fear that some should fall by the way;
"To-night from heaven will I rain bread;
Enough for each," the Lord then said;
Some more, some less. They did not measure the manna that fell,
In order that each might perfectly tell
If he had as much as his neighbor had;
O, no! that might have made some feel sad.
Some more, some less. That is the way God's mercies fall:
Some more, some less, but some to all;
None should wish to have more than his friend,
Each has enough to last to the end;
Some more, some less. LITERARY NOTICES.
By Editor
DANIEL AND THE REVELATION; THE RESPONSE OF HISTORY TO THE VOICE OF PROPHECY; a Verse-by-Verse Study of These Important Books of the Bible. By Uriah Smith, author of "Here and Hereafter," "Looking unto Jesus," "The Marvel of Nations," "Synopsis of Present Truth," and other works on Bible subjects. Review and Herald Publishing Co., Battle Creek, Mich., Chicago, Ill., and Atlanta, Georgia.
Such is a part of the title-page of a large octavo volume of 758 pages which has come to our table. It has 56 illustrations and two maps, each in four colors, besides illustrated chapter headings. The typographical work is all that could be desired. The book is sold by subscription, but mail orders will be filled. Prices, cloth, marble edges, $2.25; cloth, gilt edges, $2.75; library, marbled edges, $3.00; full morocco, gilt edges, $4.50. He who assumes the detailed exposition of prophecy, especially as regards the unrolled future, and bases his reputation on his exposition, assumes a tremendous responsibility. Even in the practical instruction in the Word of God, having reference to the conduct of his people in the now of all time, how additional light and truth continually shine forth, calling for the enlargement of faith and broader field of vision! How much more is this true in the ever-unrolling scrolls of divine prophecy. It is too much to expect that one man could see all or comprehend all the light of history and prophecy. He who writes in so large a field as is presented in the book under review must necessarily borrow from other writers in the same field, and in so doing is in danger of borrowing error as well as truth. Years ago we well remember with what avidity we devoured the second edition [we believe it was] of "Thoughts on the Book of Daniel," and its companion book, "Thoughts on the Revelation." We felt then that the light given in those two books was marvelous. Later editions have shown that more light from the "more sure word of prophecy" was shining from the heavenly sanctuary into the mind of the author, and he has given the public the benefit in the several revisions the work has undergone. He, like every true student of the Word, has not been satisfied with the first and narrower views; more light demanded revision. The book has done much good in the past; we hope it will do more in the future; and that not long hence we may have a still further revision, embodying more of the glorious "revelation of Jesus Christ" which God has given us in the last book of the Bible; for there is more and clearer light in these prophetic books, and it is no disparagement to any writer on these prophecies to say this. For this reason we wish that this revision had been less conservative of some "old views," and surveyed anew, from different base lines and heights, so to speak, some of the great, grand landscapes and "unfenced fields" of the prophetic Word. But this we leave to future revision. We are sure that he who is interested in the past and future, in God's hand in history even now, who would read to-day in the light of God (and who would not?) will find pleasure and profit in the above work. But as we would say of every book on the Bible (and so we are sure the author would say), let it be a help in the study of the Bible, not a hiding of the precious jewels of truth. "GOD IS LOVE," by G. E. Fifield. Theodore Reese, 155 La Salle Street, Chicago, Ill. Neatly bound in cloth, 222 pages, with portrait of author. Price, 50 cents.
Many of our old subscribers will recognize that the title of this book (a Bible expression) is the same as that of an interesting series of articles by the same author, which were published in the SIGNS OF THE TIMES in 1892. There were many requests made at that time that the articles should be published. This book is a response to these requests. The articles have been revised and placed in book form, with two additional chapters and an appendix which did not appear in this journal. While we heartily agree with the author in his view of the boundless love and eternal mercy of God, we do not think his conclusion respecting the closing of probation and the pouring out of the seven last plagues necessary to vindicate God's love and mercy. But we commend the book to the reader, and pray that it may open the eyes of many who have been blinded by pagan ideas, to the true conception of God's character of love. The typographical work is good; it is well and eloquently written, and its price is low. ABBOTT'S COMMENTS ON THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST. J. H. Abbott, 79 Mapledale Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. 94 pp.; price for a time, 75 cents.
The book is nicely bound in cloth, gold embossed, and is printed in clear, bold type on good paper. The text is in bold face. Of the comments we can only say, some are in harmony with Scripture, and others not. They are altogether too brief to give much more than the writer's opinion. "THE BOOK OF DANIEL IN THE LIGHT OF THE HIGHER CRITICISM," by I. D. Steele, edited, with additions, by H. L. Hastings. Anti-Infidel Library, No. 49, H. L. Hastings, 47 Cornhill, Boston, Mass. This tract of 32 pages is an excellent answer to the Higher Criticism, and is well worthy of a perusal by all. Price, with covers, 10 cents; without covers, 5 cents.
LESSON VII.—SABBATH, MAY 15, 1897.
THE BETRAYAL AND ARREST OF CHRIST.
"When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Kidron, where was a garden, into the 2 which he entered, himself and his disciples. Now Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place; for Jesus ofttimes re-3 sorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having received the band of soldiers, and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and 4 weapons. Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were coming upon him, went forth, and saith unto them, Whom 5 seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, was 6 standing with them. When therefore he said unto them, I am 7 he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. Again there-fore he asked them, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of 8 Nazareth. Jesus answered, I told you that I am he; if there-9 fore ye seek me, let these go their way; that the word might be fulfilled which he spake, Of those whom thou hast given me 10 I lost not one. Simon Peter therefore having a sword drew it, and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. 11 Now the servant's name was Malchus. Jesus therefore said unto Peter, Put up the sword into the sheath; the cup which the Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? 12 "So the band and the chief captain, and the officers of the 13 Jews, seized Jesus and bound him, and led him to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, which was high priest 14 that year. Now Caiaphas was he which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. 15 "And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disci-13ple. Now that disciple was known unto the high priest, and 16 entered in with Jesus into the court of the high priest; but Pe-ter was standing at the door without. So the other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, went out and spake 17 unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. The maid therefore that kept the door saith unto Peter Art thou also one 18 of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not. Now the serv-ants and the officers were standing there, having made a fire of coals; for it was cold; and they were warming themselves; and Peter also was with them, standing and warming him-self." PACIFIC PRESS PUBLISHING COMPANY.
By C. H. Jones
IN order to accommodate those who wish to attend the Fresno camp-meeting, which begins April 22 and closes May 2, 1897, it has been suggested that we postpone the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Pacific Press Publishing Company from Monday, April 26, to Tuesday, May 4; but in order to comply with the law, it will be necessary to call the first meeting of the stockholders at the regular time and place prescribed by the by-laws. This meeting, however, will be adjourned (no objection being offered), to meet at the office of the company, corner Twelfth and Castro Streets, Oakland, Cal., This meeting is called for the purpose of electing a board of seven directors and transacting any other business that may properly and legally come before the meeting. A full report of the workings of the institution during the past year, together with reports from our branch offices, will be given. It is hoped that there will be a general attendance of the stockholders and friends of the institution. RURAL HEALTH RETREAT ASSOCIATION.
THE annual meeting of the Rural Health Retreat Association Corporation will be held at the Rural Health Retreat, near St. Helena, Napa Co., Cal., Thursday, April 29, 1897, at 2:30 P.M., for the purpose of electing seven directors for the ensuing year, and transacting such other business as may come before the meeting. N. C. MCCLURE, President. QUEBEC CONFERENCE AND TRACT SOCIETY.
By J. B. Goodrich
ON account of other duties Sister Laura Cushing has resigned her office as secretary and treasurer of the Quebec Conference and Tract Society. Accordingly the books have been transferred to Mrs. N. J. Blake, South Stukely, P. Q., to whom all business or correspondence relating to above conference or tract society, should be addressed. The permanent address of Elder J. B. Goodrich will hereafter be Waterville, Maine. "SPIRIT OF PROPHECY" VOLUMES WANTED.
By Eugene A. Brown
WE wish very much to get for use here the original four volumes of "Spirit of Prophecy." Some one having same to sell, please write price. Eugene A. Brown, Box 811, Phoenix, Arizona. 1. “HE [Jesus] stood in advance of his disciples, and inquired, ‘Whom seek ye?’ They answered, ‘Jesus of Nazareth.’ Jesus replied, ‘I am he.’ As these words were uttered, the mob staggered back; and the priests, elders, soldiers, and even Judas, dropped powerless to the ground. This gave Jesus ample opportunity to escape from them if he had chosen to do so. But he stood as one glorified amid that coarse and hardened band. When Jesus answered, ‘I am he,’ the angel who had lately ministered unto him moved between him and the murderous mob, who saw a divine light illuminating the Saviour's face, and a dove-like form overshadowing him. Their wicked hearts were filled with terror. They could not for a moment stand upon their feet in the presence of this divine glory, and they fell as dead men to the ground. . . . “When the angel departed, the Roman soldiers started to their feet, and, with the priests and Judas, gathered about Christ, as tho ashamed of their weakness, and fearful that he would yet escape from their hands. Again the question was asked by the Redeemer, ‘Whom seek ye?’ Again they answered, ‘Jesus of Nazareth.’ The Saviour then said: ‘I have told you that I am he. If, therefore, ye seek me, let these go their way’—pointing to the disciples. In this hour of humiliation, Christ's thoughts were not for himself, but for his beloved disciples. He wished to save them from any farther trial of their strength.” —Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 3, pp. 102, 103. 2. “BAND,” “captain,” and “officers.” Josephus says that at the festival of the Passover, when a great multitude of people came to observe the feast, lest there should be any disorder, a band of men was commanded to keep watch at the porches of the temple, to repress a tumult if any should be excited. This band, or guard, was at the disposal of the chief priests. See Matt. 27: 65. It was composed of Roman soldiers, and was stationed chiefly at the tower of Antonia, at the northwest side of the temple. In addition to this, they had constant guards stationed around the temple, composed of Levites. “The captain and officers of the Jews” probably referred to those who had charge of the temple guard. 3. JESUS was brought before Annas first because he was probably regarded by the Jews as the legitimate high priest, according to their customs. He was deposed by Valerius Gratus, and after several changes, Caiaphas, his son-in-law, was chosen. See Alford's Notes on Luke 3: 2. By reference to that scripture it will be seen that both were counted as high priests at the time John the Baptist began his ministry. 4. “THE coldest hour of the night was that preceding the dawn, and a fire had been lighted in the hall. Around this a company were gathered; and Peter presumptuously took his place with the rest by the fire, and stood warming himself. He did not wish to be recognized as one of the disciples of Jesus, and he thought by mingling carelessly with the people he would be taken for one of those who had brought Jesus to the hall.” LESSON VII.—SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1897.
PAUL PREACHING TO THE GENTILES.
NOTE.—The whole chapter should be included in the lesson study, as it all bears upon the reception of the Gospel by the Gentiles, the persecution to which the apostles were subjected in proclaiming the truth of God, and the beginning of the conference at Jerusalem, which will be taken up in the next lesson. The chapter opens with the conflict between the old and new forms of faith, and the division of the people in regard to the teachings of Paul and Barnabas. Here the apostles realized the truthfulness of that saying of Christ, "Whoso killeth you will think that he doeth God service;" for the opposition became so intense that they were compelled to flee for their lives to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia. Commit verses 21 and 22. 11 "And when the multitudes saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was 13 the chief speaker. And the priest of Jupiter whose temple was before the city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and 14 would have done sacrifice with the multitudes. But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they rent their garments, and sprang forth among the multitude, crying out and 15 saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and bring you good tidings, that ye should turn from these vain things unto the living God, who made the 16 heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that in them is; who 17 in the generations gone by suffered all the nations to walk in their own ways. And yet he left not himself without witness, 18 in that he did good, and gave you from heaven rains and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness. And with these sayings scarce restrained they the multitudes from 19 doing sacrifice unto them. "But there came Jews thither from Antioch and Iconium; and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. 20 But as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and entered into the city; and on the morrow he went forth with 21 Barnabas to Derbe. And when they had preached the Gospel to that city, and had made many disciples, they returned to 22 Lystra, and to Iconium, and to Antioch, confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God."
Golden Text.—"I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles." Acts 13:47. (1) When the people of Lystra saw the miracle which Paul performed, what did they do and say? Verse 11. Note 1. (2) What did this declaration show on their part? Ib. Note 2. (3) What names did they apply to Paul and Barnabas? Verse 12. (4) Why? Ib. Note 3. (5) In view of what had been done, what did the priest of Jupiter attempt to do? Verse 13. Note 4. (6) What did the apostles do when they understood the purpose of the people? Verse 14. (7) What question did they ask of the people? Verse 15, first clause. (8) What did they say of themselves and their mission? Ib., last part. (9) In their protest to the people what attribute of the true God did they set forth? Ib. Note 5. (10) What does Paul say of God's dealings with the nations of the past? Verse 16. (11) Yet what evidence had the people of his existence? Verse 17, first clause. (12) In what did this witness consist? Ib., last part. Note 6. (13) What was barely accomplished by these words of the apostles? Verse 18. (14) Who followed Paul and Barnabas? Verse 19, first part. (15) What did they accomplish? Ib., last part. (16) What happened as the disciples gathered around the prostrate apostle? Verse 20, first part. (17) What city did they next visit? Ib., last part. (18) Having preached the Gospel in that city, what places did they next visit? Verse 21. Note 7. (19) In what did their work consist at these places? Verse 22, first part. (20) What was their testimony in regard to the Christian's experiences? Ib., last part. Note 8. 1. Saw what Paul had done.—Referring to the miracle performed in healing the man who had never walked from the time of his birth. The man "impotent in his feet" was of course well known to the Lystrans, and the miracle was done without even so much as the laying on of hands. There could be no denying the genuineness of what they had seen. The performances of the magicians were weak in comparison with such acts as this. It seemed to the people that the voice which could perform such a deed must be the voice of divinity. They could not separate the voice which spoke the healing words from the power which performed the healing act. 2. Gods . . . in the likeness of men.—This declaration plainly shows their keenness to discern the fact that such power as here manifested did not reside in men as a part of them. They recognized the power as that of a supreme being, and in their ignorance naturally connected the ones using the power with the authorship of the power. 3. Jupiter and Mercurius.—Jupiter was the chief god of the Roman State, but through the influence of Greek civilization became identified with Zeus, the chief god of the Greeks. The title of Jupiter was probably applied to Barnabas because he was the elder of the two and of more imposing appearance. Mercurius, the Roman name for the Greek Hermes, would be more fitting for Paul, as he was smaller and the chief speaker. Mercury was the god of eloquence, the spokesman for the gods; and he was also supposed to preside over all barter, trade, and commercial dealings. The desire of the people to do homage to Paul and Barnabas is explained by the legend which was familiar to those people, in which Jupiter and Mercury are represented as visiting that region and being so inhospitably treated by the people that they overwhelmed the whole surrounding country by a flood. This legend was repeated to the people year by year, so that they were perfectly familiar with it; and the visit of Barnabas and Paul, accompanied with the peculiar demonstration of power which they had seen, gave them reason to suppose that the gods were again visiting them, to again test their hospitality. 4. Brought oxen and garlands.—A part of the Roman worship was the offering of a sacrifice of white oxen to Jupiter before going forth to war. As so much depended upon the success of their armies, it may well be supported that this was considered one of the most important of the sacrifices, and it would thus seem that the priest of Jupiter on this occasion was desirous of making the most acceptable sacrifice possible in honor of these men who they supposed to be the greatest of the gods. 5. The living God, which made heaven, etc.—In this the apostles made known to these idolaters the existence of Him who is the Creator of all things, "by whom all things consist," the embodiment of all good. Note the similarity between this expression and that which forms the seal, or mark of authority, of the Ten Commandments, which is found in the fourth command of the Decalog. 6. THE blessings of every-day life should be constant reminders of the existence and love of God and his care for the creatures of his hand. The blessings mentioned in verse 17 had been constant witnesses to the people; and tho the people were suffered to "walk in their own ways," these unanswerable witnesses of God and his goodness remained to testify against their unbelief and idolatry. 7. Returned again to Lystra, etc.—It required no little Christian fortitude and courage to return to the cities in which they had so narrowly escaped death; but the evidence of acceptance with God and of his personal presence with them in their work made them bold to go where duty called them. The salvation of a soul from eternal death should be of more consequence than the ending of a mere temporal life. The churches or companies which had been called out in these cities needed help and encouragement. We do not know whether the apostles went secretly or openly, but they went and performed their work, relying not on the arm of flesh, calling not upon the protection of the law, asking no favors of rulers, but wholly dependent upon the arm of God. The consequence was that their work was a success. 8. Through much tribulation.—Paul and Barnabas were standing witnesses of the tribulation through which those may expect to pass who seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness in the manner which Christ has indicated. The people to whom they were now preaching had seen evidences of the truthfulness of this fact in the stoning of Paul and in the persecutions to which they themselves had doubtless been subjected since accepting the faith. - Where did Jesus go? What particular place did he visit?
- Who knew about this place? How did he learn of it?
- Who also came to this place? Who were with him?
- What did Jesus then do? What did he say?
- What reply was made? What information did Jesus then give them? Who was among the mob?
- What effect did the words of Jesus have upon the crowd?
- What inquiry did Jesus repeat? What reply was made?
- What answer and request did Jesus make?
- What word of Christ was thus fulfilled?
- What attempt was now made to defend Christ? Who was wounded?
- What instruction did Christ then give? In what words did he show his complete submission to God's will?
- What was then done to Jesus?
- To whom was he taken? In what way was this man connected with the high priest?
- How had Caiaphas already brought himself into prominence?
- Who followed Jesus? To whom was one of them known? What did he do?
- Where did the other remain? How did he gain admission to the trial?
- What question was then asked him? What reply did he make?
- Who were in the company? What had they done? Why? Who was among them? What was he doing?
Suggestions for Further Study.
1. How did Jesus know all things that should come upon him? 2. Compare verse 8 with John 10: 11, 12. How do the Shepherd's words and the facts compare? 3. What lesson may we draw from verse 11, with reference to Church and State, and also as to our conduct when assailed with carnal weapons? 4. If we begin to follow Peter's example (verse 10), is there not danger of continuing in the course he pursued that night?