41. What question did he put? What disposition is here rebuked? 42. Why does he call such an one a "hypocrite"? What does he advise such an one to do? What are represented by the " brothers," the "mote" and the "beam" in this parable? How may we apply this to our daily conduct and intercourse with others? 43, 44. What other parable did he speak? Are such persons found at the present day? 47, 48. To what does our Saviour liken one who hears his sayings and does them? 49. To what does he liken those who hear his sayings and do them not? 41 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 42 Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye. 43 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 44 For Every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. 45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. 46¶ And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? 47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like: 48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. 49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a VOL. III. 4 What is meant by the "foundation"? What is the true foundation? How may we know if we have built upon the true foundation? What day will try every man's foundation? LESSON XVII. Healing of a Centurion's Servant-The Widow's Luke vii. 1-17. 1. WHAT sayings are here meant ? What is meant by the " audience of the people"? 2. Who is mentioned here? What is a "centurion"? 3. What did the centurion wish Jesus to do? How did he send him word? Who were the elders of the Jews? What does this conduct of the centurion teach masters? 4. What did the elders do? What did they say? What is the meaning of "instantly" here? . foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great. CHAP. VII.-1 Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. 2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. 3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant. 4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, say. ing, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: 5. On what account did the elders think the centurion was worthy? Did that prove that he loved God? 6. What did Jesus do? What happened? What does this prove the centurion to have believed? How did this show his humility? 7. What else did he direct his friends to say to Jesus? Why did he not think himself worthy to come to Jesus? What confidence had he in the power of Jesus? What would be enough to cure the servant? What disposition must we have in coming to Christ? 8. What did the centurion say about himself? Under whose authority was he placed? How was he obeyed? What did the centurion mean by this message to Christ? 9. When Jesus heard these things, what did he do? 5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. 6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: 7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. 8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. 9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned What did he say to the people? Was the centurion a Jew? What is "faith"? How did the centurion show his faith? How do Christians show their faith? Why had Christ reason to expect greater faith among the Israelites ? What is the meaning of this? 10. What took place? What is meant by "whole"? How came the servant to be healed? How could Jesus heal the servant when he was at a distance from him? 11. Where did our Lord go on the next day? Where was Nain? Who were with them? Why did Jesus go about from one place to another? 12. What did they meet? What is said of this dead man? Who were with the woman? 13. How did Christ feel towards her? What did he say? Did he do no more than pity her? him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. 10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick. 11 ¶ And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow and much people of the city was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. How should we show our sorrow for those in trouble? 14. What did Jesus then do? Did the Jews use coffins for the dead?* What was the bier? What did he say when they had stopped? 15. What took place as soon as Jesus had spoken? What did Jesus then do? Is he able to call forth others from their graves? Is his power to do this expressly asserted, and if so, where? 16. What effect had this miracle? How did the miracle of Christ "glorify God"? What should all the wonderful works of God, which we see, lead us to do? 17. Did the raising of Lazarus become known? What is a "rumour"? Did the Jews generally hear of these miracles and wonderful works of Christ? What effect should it have had upon them? Will those be any less guilty who know of all his works and yet are not Christians? 14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. 15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. 16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people. 17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the region round about. * See Union Bible Dictionary, Art. Burial. |