Earlier text: RATHER INCONGRUOUSLESSON VI.—SABBATH, FEBRUARY 6, 1897. THE SUPPER AT BETHANY; THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY.
54 “Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews, but departed thence into the country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim; and there he tarried with the disciples. 55 And the Passover of the Jews was at hand: and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the Passover, to purify themselves. 56 They sought therefore for Jesus, and spake one with another, as they stood in the temple, What think ye? That he will not come to the feast? Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had given commandment, that, if any man knew where he was, he should show it, that they might take him.” 1 “Jesus therefore six days before the Passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus raised from the dead. 2 So they made him a supper there; and Martha served; but Lazarus was one of them that sat at meat with him. 3 Mary therefore took a pound of ointment of spikenard, very precious, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment. 4 But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, which should betray him, saith, Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? 6 Now this he said, not because he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and having the bag took away what was put therein. 7 Suffer her to keep it against the day of my burying. For the poor ye have always with you; but me ye have not always. 9 The common people therefore of the Jews learned that he was there: and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 But the chief priests took counsel that they might put Lazarus also to death; 11 because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus. 12 On the morrow a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 took the branches of the palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried out, Hosanna: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel. 14 And Jesus, having found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, 15 Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt. 16 These things understood not his disciples at the first; but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him. 17 The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, bare witness. 18 For this cause also the multitude went and met him, for that they heard that he had done this sign. 19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Behold how ye prevail nothing; lo, the world is gone after him.” 1. What precaution did Jesus now take on account of the plot against his life? 2. To what place did he retire? Who were with him? 3. What annual gathering was soon to be held? 4. What brought many to Jerusalem before the time of this gathering? 5. What did these people do? What did they say? 6. What announcement had been made by the authorities with a view to the arrest of Jesus? 7. Where did Jesus go about a week before the Passover? Who was there? 8. What mark of respect was paid to Jesus? Who assisted in serving? Who was one of the guests? 9. What prophetic deed of love was done to Jesus? What made the act known to all the guests? 10. How was this act criticized? Who made the criticism? 11. What was the real ground of this complaint? 12. In what answer did Jesus approve the deed? 13. What reason did he give for his approval? 14. What now became known to many of the people? 15. What special reason did they have for visiting the place? 16. What did the authorities now plan to do? 17. What was the reason for planning this deliberate murder? 18. As soon as it was known that Jesus was really coming to Jerusalem, what did the people do? 20. Upon what was Jesus riding? 21. What prophecy was thus fulfilled? 22. When was the full meaning of this occurrence understood? 23. Who were present to bear witness of Jesus at the resurrection and the life? 24. What influence did his last miracle have upon this occurrence? 25. What effect did these things have upon the Pharisees? 1. “Driven from Bethlehem by a jealous king, rejected by his own people at Nazareth, condemned without cause at Jerusalem, Jesus, with his few faithful followers, finds a temporary asylum in a strange city.” 2. “All who according to the Levitical law were unclean, were obliged before the Passover to purify themselves (Num. 9:6, 10) through the observance of a number of rites appointed for the purpose.” 3. Jesus spent his last Sabbath at Bethany. “Before the next he would be crucified. And he knew it.” “Simon of Bethany, whom Jesus had healed of leprosy, wishing to show his Master special honor, made a supper and invited him and his friends as guests. The Saviour sat at the table, with Simon, whom he had cured of a loathsome disease, on one side, and Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead, on the other. Martha served at the table, but Mary was earnestly listening to every word that fell from the lips of Jesus. . . . At great personal sacrifice she had purchased an alabaster box of precious ointment with which to anoint the body of Jesus at his death. But she now heard many express an opinion that he would be elevated to kingly authority when he went to Jerusalem, and she was only too ready to believe that it would be so. She rejoiced that her Saviour would no longer be despised and rejected, and obliged to flee for his life. In her love and gratitude she wished to be the first to do him honor, and, seeking to avoid observation, anointed his head and feet with the precious ointment.” “This alabaster box of ointment had cost as much as would keep a laboring man’s family for a year.” “Judas boldly expressed his disapprobation at such a wasteful extravagance. He had been appointed treasurer of the united funds of the disciples, and had dishonestly appropriated to himself the means which were designed for the service of God. . . . He longed to have the avails of the expensive ointment in his own hands to apply to his own selfish purposes.”—Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 2, pp. 375, 376. “The very man who objected to this present expenditure was making up his mind to sell him [Jesus] for a small part of the sum.” “How often will men adopt sanctimonious phraseology to hide their real self, and will talk of the poor, and Christ, and religion, not that he cares for any of these things, but because he desires to add to his own estate or position!” 4. Judas talks of the poor, but “the poor of Bethany would probably appeal to Mary much more hopefully than to Judas, and they would appeal all the more successfully because her heart had been allowed to utter itself thus to Jesus.” “Kingdoms would rise and fall; the names of monarchs and conquerors would be forgotten; but the memory of this woman’s deed would be immortalized upon the pages of sacred history.” Mark 14:9. The heart of Judas “burned with envy that Jesus should be the recipient of an offering suitable to the monarchs of earth. He went directly from that supper to the chief priests and agreed to betray him into their hands.” 5. “Jesus will remember every good work done by his children. The self-sacrificing and benevolent will live in his memory and be rewarded. No act of devotion to his cause will be forgotten by him. There is no sacrifice too costly to be offered on the altar of our faith.”—Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 2, p. 383. “Truly comforting for souls which are honest towards God is the word, ‘She hath done what she could.’ . . . Mary had done what she could; but, in fact, she had done more than she knew.” 6. “The world had never before seen such a triumphal procession. It was not like that of the earth’s famous conquerors. No train of mourning captives, as trophies of kingly valor, made a feature of that imposing pageant. But about the Saviour were the glorious trophies of his labors of love for sinful man. There were the captives whom he had rescued from Satan’s cruel power, praising God for their deliverance. The blind to whom he had restored sight, pressed on, leading the way. The dumb whose tongues he had loosed, shouted the loudest hosannas. The cripples whom he had healed, bounded freely on, the most active in breaking the palm branches and in waving them before the Saviour. Widows and orphans were among the multitudes, exalting the name of Jesus for his works of mercy to them. The lepers who had been cleansed by a word from him, and rescued from a living death, spread their untainted garments in his path and hailed him as the King of Glory. Those who had been awakened by his magic voice from the sleep of death were in that throng. Lazarus, whose body had seen corruption in the grave, now restored to the full strength of glorious manhood, guided the humble beast upon which his Liberator rode.”—Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 2, pp. 388, 389. Suggestions for Further Study.
1. What led the people to inquire after Jesus and to question whether he would come to the Passover?13 2. Why is the wrath of Satan stirred so deeply against a truly converted person (one who has been raised from spiritual death) who becomes a witness for Christ? 3. It seems a wonderful thing to sit at the table with one who has been raised from the dead, but how will it be at the marriage supper of the Lamb? 4. Jesus had hitherto prevented any movement looking toward proclaiming him as king. John 6:15. Why does he now accept the title? 5. What is the typical meaning of the palm branch? 6. To what did the disciples look forward as the result of this public demonstration? To what did Jesus look forward? 7. How is life only in Christ brought to our attention again in this lesson? CHURCH SERVICES.
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Salt Lake City, Utah.—Room No. 30 East 4th S. St. Public services: Sabbath 10 and 11 A. M., Sunday 7:45 P. M., Wednesday and Saturday 7:45 P. M. J. M. Willoughby, Pastor, 839 E. 9 South Sts., Salt Lake City. New Orleans, La.—Pythian Hall, cor. 7th and Magazine Sts. Public services: Sabbath 10 and 11:15 A. M. J. E. Evans, Pastor, 1027 Delachaise St. Jersey City, N. J.—Public services: At church, 27 Oak St., Sabbath 10 and 11 A. M.; at hall, 242 Hancock Ave., Sabbath 2:30 and 3:30, Sunday 7:45 P. M. both places. Amos Mitchell, Elder. Helena, Mont.—Room 8, Denver Block. Public services: Sabbath 10 and 11 A. M., Wednesday 7:30 P. M. C. T. Shaffer, Leader, 818 Breckenridge St. Boston, Mass.—694 Washington St. Public services: Sabbath 10 and 11 A. M. George B. Wheeler, Pastor. Richmond, Va.—Meetings at 501 North 25th St. Public services: Sabbath 10 and 11 A. M. J. P. Neff, Pastor. Alameda.—Foresters' Hall, cor. Santa Clara Ave. and Park St. Public services: Sabbath 10 and 11 A. M. and 2:45 P. M. W. N. Glenn, Elder. East Portland, Or.—Cor. 11th and East Everett Sts. Public services: Sabbath 10 and 11:30 A. M. and 7 P. M., Wednesday 7 P. M. Tacoma, Wash.—2017 S. K St. Public services: Sabbath 10 and 11 A. M., Sunday 6 and 7:30 P. M. Arthur Lister, Clerk. Washington, D. C.—On 8th bet. F. and G Sts., N. E. Public services: Sabbath 10 and 11:15 A. M., Sunday 6 P. M., Wednesday 7:30 P. M. Brooklyn, N. Y.—Wurzler's Hall, 315 Washington St. near city post-office. Public services: Sabbath 10 and 11 A. M. Worcester, Mass.—118 Austin St. Public services: Sabbath 10 and 11:15 A. M., Wednesday 7:30 P. M. F. C. Bee, Clerk, No. 6 Furnace St. Providence, R. I.—Olney St. Congregational (Unitarian) Church. Public services: Sabbath 2 and 3 P. M., Friday 7:30 P. M. Wm. H. Warfield, Clerk, 27 Susan St., Providence. Hartford, Conn.—Hall at 302 Asylum St. Sabbath 2 and 3 P. M., Sunday 7:30 P. M. O. M. Hatch, Clerk. Philadelphia, Penn.—Public services: at 1724 N. 15th St. Sabbath 10 (Sabbath school 1:15) A. M., Sunday 7:45 P. M. E. A. Merrell, Pastor, 1724 N. 15th St. Baltimore, Md.—Bowen's Hall, 1718 Frederick Ave. Public services: Sabbath 9:45 and 11 A. M., Sunday and Friday 7:45 P. M., Wednesday 7:30 P. M. John H. Hunt, Clerk. Cleveland, Ohio.—249 Cedar Ave., bet. Sterling and Hayward. Public services: Sabbath 10 and 11 A. M. (sun time), Sunday 7:30 P. M., Wednesday 7:30 P. M. Willard H. Saxby, Pastor. Oakland.—Cor. 12th and Brush Sts. Public services: Sunday at 7:30 P. M., Sabbath 9:30 and 11 A. M., Wednesday 7:30 P. M. San Francisco.—914 Laguna St. Public services: Sunday 7:30 P. M., Sabbath 9:45 and 11 A. M., Thursday 7:30 P. M. Los Angeles.—745 Carr St., bet. Main and Hill Sts. Public services: Sabbath 9:45 and 11 A. M., Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 P. M. Belle P. Baker, Clerk, 926 Hill St. Sacramento.—G St. bet. 18th and 19th Sts. Public services: Sunday 7:30 P. M., Sabbath 10 and 11 A. M., Wednesday 7:30 P. M. Pasadena.—Cor. of Summit Ave. and Mountain St. Public services: Sunday 7:30 P. M., Sabbath 10 and 11:30 A. M. O. S. Smyth, Clerk, Box 261. San Diego.—Cor. 18th and G Sts. Public services: Sunday 7:30 P. M., Sabbath 9:45 and 11 A. M., Wednesday 7:30 P. M. Mary J. Dimock, Clerk, National City, Box 136. Stockton.—Cor. Miner Ave. and Stanislaus St. Public services: Sabbath 10 and 11 A. M., Wednesday 2:30 P. M. M. C. Israel, Elder. San Jose, Cal.—Church, San Salvador St., near Delmas Ave. Sabbath school 10, Bible study 11 A. M.; missionary meeting, Sunday 7 P. M.; prayer meeting, Wednesday 7 P. M. Phoenix, Ariz.—Cor. 4th Ave. and Washington St., upstairs. Public services: Sabbath 9:30 and 10:45 A. M.; Wednesday 7:30 P. M. (Elder C. D. M. Williams, absent) Leader, Eugene A. Browne, 306 N. 2d St. Nashville, Tenn.—Hall 415 Woodland St. Public services: Sabbath 10 and 11 A. M., Sunday and Wednesday 7 P. M. Minnie M. Hoyt, Lib., 56 Ramsey St. Duluth, Minn.—208 E. 4th St. Public services: Sabbath 2 and 3 P. M., Sunday 7:30 P. M., Friday 7:30 P. M. Daniel Nettleton, Pastor. LESSON VI.—SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1897.
NOTE.—As we are to see in the progress of these lessons the progress of the church of God, it will be well for both teacher and student to keep well in mind the leading points of the past lessons, that the thread of the general theme may not be lost. We have seen, in the previous lesson, the opposition to which the work of the early church was subjected, and how it profited thereby. We will study in this lesson the effect of evil influences from within the church; and as we study we should apply to our own lives the principles of truth inculcated, that we may bring into the fold of Christ that unity which exists between the Father and the Son. 32 “And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not one of them said that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. 33 And with great power gave the apostles their witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. 34 For neither was there among them any that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, 35 and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and distribution was made unto each, according as any one had need. 36 And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, Son of exhortation), a Levite, a man of Cyprus by race, having a field, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thy heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? 4 Whilst it remained, did it not remain thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thy power? How is it that thou hast conceived this thing in thy heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. 5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down and gave up the ghost: and great fear came upon all that heard it. 6 And the young men arose and wrapped him round, and they carried him out and buried him. 7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. 8 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much. And she said, Yea, for so much. 9 But Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and they shall carry thee out. 10 And she fell down immediately at his feet, and gave up the ghost: and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband. 11 And great fear came upon the whole church, and upon all that heard these things.” Golden Text.—“Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” I Sam. 16:7. (1) What was the condition of the church at this time? Verse 32, first clause. Note 1. (2) What is said of property ownership? Ib., last part. (3) To what did the apostles bear witness? Verse 33, first clause. (4) With what was their testimony accompanied? Ib. (5) What is said of their individual experience? Ib., last clause. Note 2. (6) What was the condition of their temporal affairs? Verse 34, first clause. (7) What course on the part of the church members brought about this condition? Verses 34–37. (8) What was done with the money thus obtained? Verse 35. Note 3. (9) What was the rule governing the distribution? Ib., last clause. (10) What exception to this course is noted in chapter 5, verses 1 and 2? Note 4. (11) What question did Peter ask of Ananias? Verse 3. Note 5. (12) By what question did Peter show the unreasonableness of Ananias’ course? Verse 4, first part. (13) Of what terrible sin was Ananias accused? Verse 4, last clause. (14) What followed Peter’s accusation? Verse 5, first clause. (15) How were those affected who witnessed the result of Ananias’ sin? Ib., last clause. (16) How was the body disposed of? Verse 6. (17) How long a time elapsed before the appearance of Sapphira? Verse 7. Note 6. (18) What question did Peter ask her? Verse 8. (19) What reply did she make? Ib. (20) Of what did Peter accuse her? Verse 9, first part. (21) What statement did he then make? Ib., last clause. (22) What followed? Verse 10. (23) What statement of the effect of these things is repeated in verse 11? Note 7. 1. Of one heart.—The opposition to which the early church was subjected tended to draw them closer to God and consequently closer together. One writer in speaking of this early church says, “Altho they had increased to five thousand, they were still a unity, not necessarily in opinions, but in love, in affection, in purpose, in devotion. They all moved as one river of life.” This is shown by them in a practical way by not only devoting themselves to the cause but their entire substance also. 2. Great grace was upon them all.—The blessing here recorded is dependent upon what precedes and leads up to it in these two verses. The oneness of heart and soul made it possible for God to endow them with power, and the consistent and faithful use of this power brought great grace upon them all. 3. At the apostles’ feet.—It was customary in eastern life for an offering or a gift to be laid at the feet of the one for whom it was intended, instead of being placed in the hand, as is customary with us. This would seem to signify that the giver considered the gift unworthy of the attention or acceptance of the one to whom it was given—an example for us in giving ourselves to Christ, laying ourselves at his feet, willing that he should do with us as it may seem to him good; and we have the blessed assurance that, having done this, we shall be graven upon the palms of his hands. 4. But a certain man.—What a significance there is in the monosyllable with which this chapter opens! The good deed of Barnabas, which was indeed praiseworthy, was known to the entire company, and there is no doubt that he was looked up to by all. Here was a temptation for those who desired the praise of men. Ananias and Sapphira yielded to it, were desirous of becoming popular; and by the little word “but” is indicated the impassable gulf between such an act and God’s acceptance of it. By that word also is the comparison made between the motives, personified in the two men, prompting the acts of Barnabas and Ananias. In bringing a part of the price and representing it to be the whole, Ananias and Sapphira did what the hypocrites of all ages have done and will do. They claim to have given themselves to God, but the great “part of the price,” self, is not included in the gift; and the profession which they make is no more acceptable to God than the misrepresented gift of Ananias and Sapphira. 5. Why hath Satan filled thine heart?—What a contrast is here exhibited between the spirit actuating those who had given truly and the spirit by which Ananias was controlled! Here was the work of God’s Spirit and the spirit of the enemy of all truth manifested in the church in its very beginning. The apostles and true believers were filled with the Holy Ghost. Here were two whose heart Satan had filled to lie against the Holy Ghost. 6. Three hours after.—The fact that Sapphira remained for three hours without the knowledge of her husband’s death, would seem to indicate that the fear of God in the early church had driven out the spirit of “news-carrying.” 7. Great fear fell upon . . . as many as heard these things.—Satan’s plan to bring corruption into the early church had signally failed. Fierce opposition could not destroy it, and the power of God in it made hypocrites afraid to join it. Satan’s schemes gave the church a chance to manifest the power with which God had endowed it. The opposition was successful because the power was there in the church itself. They had no need to seek the strength contained in the arm of the law, for they had at their command a strength, a power, greater and more effective than all human power contained in human law. 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