THOUGHTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. What Christ Brings to Us. 1. Christ brings to us God's word, because he is "the Word," revealing the very thought of God. Just as a prince brings to people the mind of his father the King, just as the prime minister knows the secrets of the government, so Christ brings to us the word of God. v. 1-3. 2. Christ brings to us true spiritual life. He is "the life," and since only life can impart life, we can receive the life of God into our natures only by coming into fellowship with Christ. The earth is dead until the living seed is dropped into it; so our humanity, until Christ enters it. v. 4. 3. Christ brings to us light. A room in darkness is made bright when a lamp is lighted in it. How dim and feeble is our knowledge of God, of truth, of duty, and of destiny, without Christ! How much we know when he gives us light. v. 5-9. 4. Christ brings to us sonship. Through him we receive the right to become children of God, a privilege higher than to be a prince on earth. When the young Duke of Hamilton was dying he said to his brother, "Douglas, in an hour you will be a duke; but I shall be a king!" v. 10-13. 5. Christ brings to us grace, the news that we have God's favor. Heathen peoples in every age have believed that the gods were unfriendly to men, and must be appeased or placated. Christ comes as the token that God's attitude toward the world is one of love. V. 14-18. An English Teacher's Notes on the Lessons. BY SARAH GERALDINA STOCK. Two or three years ago a town in the North of England was in great need of water. The sources close at hand were quite insufficient to supply the want. Miles away, up among the lofty hills, encompassed by wild crags, there lay in calm and solitary freedom a pure, clear, unsullied lake. Enough water there for the city's needs! But the toiling myriads below could never reach it, and the very idea of that pure and lovely water, so secluded that the eyes of the ordinary tourist seldom rested on it, being utilized to meet the requirements of dingy street and close alley, seemed at first incongruous. Human skill and labor were, however, sufficient to bring the treasure stored up in the heights down to the doors of the thirsty dwellers in the city, and save them from a famine (if we may so speak) of water. And human skill has done more even than that. What seems further beyond the reach of mortal hands than the lightning, shooting through the heavens more rapidly than the eye can follow? And yet Benjamin Franklin succeeded in attracting it sufficiently to discover its real nature. And that very electric fluid which makes the grandeur and the terror of the storm has been brought to minister to many of our common needs, and bears our messages, swiftly and harmlessly, from place to place. Something far more wonderful is our subject to-day. John begins his Gospel by telling us of One high above, not only our reach, but our very thought. He leads us up higher than the mountain lake, higher than the lightning. The lake and the lightning both had a beginning. The One of whom he has to tell us was in the beginning. He did not begin when these began; he was already. It is he of whom the Psalm speaks: "From everlasting to everlasting thou art God." Psa. 90. 2. And not only that, but lake and lightning, mountain and storm, the earth and the heavens, were "made by him, and without him was not any thing made that. was made." We can hardly look up to such a lofty height as this, but must say, like David: "Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain unto it." I was once reading a very fascinating book. Further and further it led me on, until it got into realms beyond my understanding. I read on and on, but it was of no use. The words I read conveyed no tangible idea to my mind. So I stopped and put the book away. The matter was of no actual importance to me, I could very well do without it. But it is not so here. The wonderful things of which John has to tell us are of the utmost importance. We cannot do without this Onewho was in the beginning." We depend upon him. We need him. For look what we next read: "In him was life; and the life was the light of men." No life, no light, without him. We need him, and we cannot reach up to him.. That is the state of the case. But the teacher may find his class have no sense, or, at any rate, small sense, of that need. This does not alter the case. A little child cannot live without air, yet it is. entirely unconscious of the fact-a fact which older ones know and recognize. We do all need him.. But what then? How was it possible for the need to be met? Read on and see. "The light shined in darkness." Like the sunshine, millions of miles beyond our approach, yet pouring its health-giving rays down over this earth, lighting up the deserts equally with the fruitful field, and penetrating into lonely nooks and obscure corners--so the Light of lights shone down. He who could not be dimly reached up to, chose in love and grace to manifest the life and light which were alone in him. All the noble impulses, all the pure feeling, all the deeds of selfsacrifice which adorned the ancient world, all of good wherever it could be found, was a reflection of the rays of the Sun of righteousness. But men did not know it. "The light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not." At length the day came when the light was to be more fully manifested. Read on: "There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light." And lo! while John is yet speaking and preparing the minds of men for what is to come, the Light is among them-not shining from afar, but actually in the midst of them. Thirty years he had been among men, and they had not perceived him. "He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not." I have endeavored thus to suggest how the subject of our lesson may be introduced; I can only very briefly indicate the lines to be followed in carrying it through. First. In what form did the Light appear among men? Our Golden Text gives the answer: "The Word was made flesh." The eternal, self-existent One actually became man-took human body and human soul, for this is what the term "flesh " stands for-human nature in its mysterious complexity. And his glory, "the glory as of the only begotten of the Father," shone through this veil of flesh, as the wonderful colors of sunlight shine through a dewdrop, softened and brought down to the limits of our feeble guze. Thus he revealed to us the Father. Ver. 14. The holiness, the compassion, the love, the grace, the faithfuluess, of God, all were shown in the daily walk of the man Christ Jesus. And therefore he is called the Word, since it is by words that persons reveal to others their inner life and character. If we want to know God we must study to know Christ. Second. What followed the appearance of this Light among men? When the electric fluid is at hand to do man's bidding he does not refuse it; when the refreshing waters are brought to him from the cool heights he does not reject them. But when the Word came forth from the bosom of the Father, when the Light came from above to brighten our earthly pilgrimage, and give us joy and gladness for all eternity, he was coldly received; he was despised; he was even rejected. "He came unto his own, and his own received him not." But some few were attracted by the shining forth of his glory. They came near and "beheld" him, "full of grace and truth," and received him. And here we close with another wonder. The children of earth, poor, sinful, frail human beings, compared in their insignificance and evanescence to the "grass of the field" (1 Pet. 1. 24), are by him grafted with a new nature, made partakers of his own nature (2 Pet. 1. 4), and raised to the dignity and glory of 46 sons of God." Marvelous transformation! But how is it brought about? We shall see in the next lesson. Berean Methods. Hints for the Teachers' Meeting and the Class. It might be well to open the lesson with a word-picture of St. John in Ephesus, in old age, the last of the apostles on earth. The Church was now established, and its doctrines had been settled, but a fuller revelation was needed, and John, who had dwelt in the very heart of Christ, was the one to present it.... Compare the opening of this gospel with that at the beginning of Genesis....Show the aspects in which Christ is revealed to us in this lesson, for which see the Analytical and Biblical Outline, of which the texts should be read by the scholars, while the teacher states and illustrates each point....Show also the benefits which Christ brings to us, as presented in the Thoughts for Young People....Also, as an application, what are our duties toward Christ, as suggested in this lesson? 1.) To apprehend Christ (Rev. Ver., ver. 5). 2.) To believe in Christ (ver. 7). 3.) To receive Christ (vers. 11, 12). 4.) To enjoy our privileges in Christ (vers. 12, 13). References. FREEMAN'S HAND-BOOK. Verse 18: In the bosom, 814. Songs from the Epworth Hymnal. 4. Praise the Rock of our salvation. 65. All hail the power of Jesus' name. 77. Beautiful Saviour. 100. Wondrous words. 98. Grace, 'tis a charming sound. A Light shining down through a prism of angels and making a marvelous glow above the fields of Bethlehem. A Light shining at Nazareth through a child's beautiful life. A Light shining in the wilderness and by the banks of the Jordan through words of wisdom and love. A Light shining across the waters of Galilee in a ministry to the sick and suffering. A Light shining on a lonely mountain slope and breaking up the night with the glories of the Transfiguration. A Light that seems to expire amid the gloom of Gethsemane and the thick darkness of Calvary, but kindles again and bursts from the tomb in the garden amid the splendors of the Easter Dawn. Primary and Intermediate. BY M. V. M. LESSON THOUGHT. Jesus, God's Word to Us. INTRODUCTORY. Tell that John, the apostle who loved Jesus so truly when he was young, lived to be very old, and loved him more and more all the time. When an old man he wrote a book about Jesus, and we are going to have lessons now from this book. Some facts about John in his intercourse with Jesus on earth would please the children, and they will be interested to know that when so old that he could no longer preach long sermons he would just preach this short, sweet sermon over and over again, "Little children, love one another!" Print "Word" on the board. Talk about words, Print what they are, what they are used for, etc. "Baby," and ask children what they think of when they see the word. Help them to see that they think of a real, live baby, little brother or sister perhaps. Now print" Boat." What do you see with the eye of your mind when you look at this word? Not a person, this time, but a thing, an object. Thus show that a word calls up the image of a person or thing, or helps to clothe a thought or feeling. JESUS IN THE BEGINNING. Read from a Bible, the larger the better, verse 1. Have it repeated, clause by clause. Then read, putting Jesus in place of Word. Illustrate all things beginning in God by showing an apple or other fruit, asking what was before the apple, what before the flower, what before the bud, the tree, the seed? Show that somewhere it had a beginning, and that was God. Read verse 3, and teach that our beginning was in God, and without him, Jesns, the Word, we should have no lifc. Call for Golden Text. Have it repeated with Jesus in place of Word. Talk a little about the birth and life of Jesus, and make sun's rays on the board. JESUS, GOD'S WORD. a Finish symbol, not yet putting in letters. Show Bible. Is this book Jesus? No, but it tells about him. The Word was alive, ate and slept and talked. What for? Why did God send Jesus? Just as a word shows, makes known something, person or thing or thought or feeling, so Jesus makes known God, his thought, his feeling for us. When we see the word "Jesus," we see God's love for us. Make this thought clear to the children by ample illustration. It is real and deeply important truth. Tell what John's work was-to tell people to look at Jesus, the Light. He was not the Light, but pointed to it. So we can point to Jesus, the Word of God to us, and the Light of the world. A. D. 27.] COME AND SEE LESSON II. THE FIRST DISCIPLES. [Commit to memory verses 40-42.] 35 Again the next day after, John stood, and two of his disciples; 36 And looking upon Je'sus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! 37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Je'sus. 38 Then Je'sus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi (which is to say, being interpreted, Master), where dwellest thon? 39 He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. 40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was An'drew, Si'mon Pe'ter's brother. 41 He first findeth his own brother Si'mon, and saith unto him, We have found the Mes-si'as, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. 42 And he brought him to Je'sus. And when Je'sus beheld him, he said, Thou art Si'mon the son of Jo'na: thou shalt be called Ce'phas, which is, by interpretation, A stone. 43 The day following Je'sus would go forth into Gal' General For thirty years Jesus of Nazareth had been growing up into preparation for his work. John the Baptist had stirred the people and made ready a chosen few, the choicest spirits of their time, to receive their Lord. On the afternoon of a certain day, the Baptist and two of his followers were standing near the river Jordan, probably upon its eastern bank, not far from the place where their ancestors had walked across the flood, fifteen centuries before. One of these two disciples was the practical Andrew, the other was the deep-thoughted John. They saw that their master the prophet was gazing steadfastly upon a stranger, who was passing by. It was Jesus, who had just come from the wilderness of temptation, and bore upon his face the serene look of conquest. The Baptist pointed toward him, and said, "Behold the Lamb of God!" We do not wonder that after such an introduction the two young men left the [April 11. i-lee, and findeth Phil'ip, and saith unto him, Follow me. 44 Now Phil'ip was of Beth-sa'i-da, the city of An'drew and Pe'ter. 45 Phil'ip findeth Na-than'a-el, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Mo'ses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Je'sus of Naz'a-reth, the son of Jo'seph. 46 And Na-than'a-el said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Naz'a-reth? Phil'ip saith unto him, Come and see. 47 Je'sus saw Na than'a-el coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Is'ra-el-ite indeed, in whom is no guile! 48 Na-than'a-el saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Phil'ip called thee, when thou wast under the fig-tree, I saw thee. 49 Na-than'a-el answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Is'ra-el. 50 Je'sus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig-tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these. 51 And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. Statement. side of their former teacher, and followed this new Star. They spent the few hours of that day in converse with the Saviour, and left his presence fully believing in him as the Messiah of Israel. Each sought his own brother with the glad news that the Consolation of their people had come. Andrew found his brother first, and led him to Jesus. He had been before Simon the son of Jonas; he is henceforth to be known throughout the world as Peter, the Rock. On the next day another disciple is added to the little company, and he in turn brings another, Nathanael, who at first doubts, but at one glance into the Saviour's face, and one sentence of power from his lips, accepts him as the Son of God and the King of Israel. Thus the little company grows, and in the first two days of its history the Church which is to embrace the whole world counts six members around its Head. Explanatory and Practical Notes. Verse 35. Again the next day. The day after John the Baptist pointed to Jesus and said, "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world!" John. Not John the evangelist who writes this record, but John the Baptist, who was just now closing his ministry. Stood. Rev. Ver., "was standing; " as if in silent expectation of the Saviour's coming. Two of his disciples. One was Andrew (ver. 40), the other was John himself, who is now telling us of his first sight of Jesus, an event never to be forgotten. 36. Looking upon Jesus. The expression indicates an earnest looking, a penetrating glance. As he walked. He had just coine from the temptation in the wilderness, and was now ready to begin his Father's work. Behold the Lamb. A sentence of mighty selfdenial, for the speaker knew full well that it would cost him the loss of his own disciples, that his own light must pale before the rising of the Sun. The Lamb of God refers not only to the purity of Jesus, but to the fact of his sacrifice for the sins of the world. The use of this expression here shows the deep spiritual insight of John the Baptist into the scheme of redemption. (1) The mission of every teacher is that of pointing to the Lamb of God." 37. Heard him speak. They had seen him point to Jesus before, and now they understood this as a suggestion to seek Jesus. They followed Jesus. Not in the sense of discipleship, as the same men afterward followed Jesus, but literally, "they went after him; siring a better acquaintance. Yet this was the day of their conversion, for it was the beginning of their fellowship with and faith in Jesus. de 38. Then Jesus turned. He was aware of their purpose, and met them half-way in it. (2) So Christ is conscious of each soul that takes a step toward himself. (3) Our Lord always welcomes and waits for those who seek him."-Peloubet. Saith unto them. The evangelist John has not forgotten the first words which he heard from the lips of Jesus. What seek ye? Not "whom seek ye?" but " what?" that is, for what purpose do you seek me? The question was not asked in ignorance, for he knew their inmost thoughts, but to draw out their desires. Rabbi.... Master. Rabbi is a Hebrew word, meaning master or teacher. John translates it for the benefit of his Greek readers. Notice that the same word in Matthew's gospel remains untranslated, for Matthew wrote for Jews. Where dwellest thou? Better as in Rev. Ver.. "where abidest thou?" for the reference is not to a permanent home, but to a temporary stopping-place. They desired an opportunity for extended conversation. (4) The heart that hungers after Christ is not content with a brief meeting, but desires constant communion. 39. Come and see. Such is the "invitation of Christ still, to come by faith and then to see in personal experience. Abode with him that day. John has not told us what was said in that wonderful conversation, the first of many with his Lord; but its result was such a clear conviction and a strong faith that both of the hearers went forth saying, "We have found the Messiah!" (5) Those who will candidly meet Christ will believe in him. It was about the tenth hour. The ancients divided the day from sunrise to sunset into twelve hours, so that this would be four o'clock in the afternoon. 40. One of the two. The other was undoubtedly John himself, who every-where avoids the mention of his own name. Andrew. He was a fisherman of Galilee, living at Bethsaida, and in partnership with his brother Simon. He is mentioned but three times in this gospel, and every time it is suggested or stated that he brought some one to Jesus; so we may take him as the type of the individual worker, who seeks souls one at a time. 41. He first findeth. The expression intimates that each man went to find his own brother, and that Andrew found his brother first. (6) The new disciple should begin at once to work for his Master. (7) The best place in which to begin Christian work is at home. His own brother Simon. As is often the case, the worker for one soul that day wrought better than he knew, for he led to Jesus one who was destined to be the chief of the twelve and a founder of the Church. (8) No one knows what great results may follow from a word in season. We have found the Messias. The Hebrew word Messiah, meaning the same as the Greek Christ," the Anointed;" the person whom the Jews expected as the deliverer and prince of their nation. Being interpreted, the Christ. John translates the Hebrew term for the benefit of his Gentile readers. 42. He brought him. We may not be able to preach great sermons, like Peter. but we can bring our friends to Jesus, like Andrew. Jesus beheld him. The original here indicates a fixed, penetrating look, Rev. Ver., "looked upon him." It was a look which saw all the glorious possibilities in Peter's nature. Simon the son of Jona. Rev. Ver., " Simon the son of John." He had never met him before, yet he displayed a divine knowledge of his character and history. Thou shalt be called Cephas. A Hebrew word meaning "rock." Perhaps referring to the strength of his character, perhaps to his rank as the founder of the Church by his noble confession of Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God." Matt. 16. 16. By interpretation, A stone. Rather, as in the Rev. Ver., "Peter." Again John translates the Hebrew word into its Greek equivalent. 43. The day following. This chapter notes the occurrences of four consecutive days, a characteristic of John's gospel, which more than any other has the precision of an eye-witness. "See how closely," saye Bishop Hall on this verse, "Christ applied himself to his business!" Go forth. From the valley of the Jordan, perhaps not far from the Dead Sea, though Conder thinks he was then just south of the Sea of Galilee. Into Galilee. The northern of the three provinces west of the Jordan, and the one which was the home of Jesus. He was on his way to attend the wedding at Cana, related in the next chapter. Findeth Philip. Another of the twelve apostles, and a man of practical mind, who did not possess John's deep spiritual penetration, but required to have truth made very clear before he could apprehend it. See John 6. 5; and 14. 8, 9. Perhaps it was well for us that there was such a nature among the twelve, to bring the divine teaching to our level. Follow me. In the gospels these words always appear to be a call to become a disciple; so that if Andrew was the first to seek Christ, Philip was the one first called. 44. Now Philip. We must not confuse this Philip with the other Philip who talked with the Ethiopian. Acts 8. Bethsaida. Fishtown," a village on the north of the Sea of Galilee, where the river Jordan flows into it. The city of Andrew and Peter. Perhaps their birthplace, for the other gospels hint that their business was at Capernaum, and that Peter resided there. Mark 1. 16, 21, 29; Luke 4. 31, 38. 45. Philip findeth Nathanael. It is noticeable that each one of these earliest disciples found another, and thus the little company grew. Nathanael is supposed to be the same with the apostle called Bartholomew, "son of Tholmai." in the other gospels. He came from Cana in Galilee. We have found him. Notice the eagerness and enthusiasm of these young converts in their testimony. Of whom Moses. "The law ** was the general term for the five books of Moses, which the Jews of that age found full of predictions of the Messiah. And the prophets. Nearly all the books which we call historical were reckoned as "the former prophets" by the Jews, while the prophetical books were called the latter prophets." Jesus of Nazareth. John gives no account of the early history of Jesus, but in more than one place shows that he knew of his birth at Bethlehem and his early life at Nazareth. The son of Joseph. Philip here speaks of Jesus as he was generally mentioned, Joseph the carpenter being his reputed father. 46. Can there any good thing? Nazareth was a small village, held in contempt by the neighboring places, as Galilee itself was despised by Judea. Nathanael was unwilling to believe that such a place could give the Messiah to Israel. (9) How many prejudge Christianity before they have examined it. Come and Nathanael will be convinced if he will only see Jesus. see. So deep is Philip's conviction. that he is sure (10) The best way to win belief is not by argument, but by experience. 47. Jesus saw Nathanael. How deep that divine insight! (11) Let us not forget that those same eyes see us through and through. Behold an Israelite indeed. One who in spirit and character is what an Israelite should be. In whom is no guile. The word in the original is that translated "subtlety" in Gen. 27. 35. It might be paraphrased: Behold one who has the true spirit of Israel, in whom is nothing of Jacob." 48, 49. Whence knowest thou me? He was startled to meet One who could read his inmost thought, and he might well be. When thou wast under the fig-tree. Perhaps he had been there in meditation and prayer immediately before Philip called for him. Thou art the Son of God. In a moment he passes from scornful unbelief to a strong and lofty faith, and makes a clearer confession than any other of the disciples had yet given. 50, 51. Thou shalt see greater things. Miracles HOME READINGS. M. The first disciples. John 1. 35-51. GOLDEN TEXT. The two disciples heard him speak, and they fol4owed Jesus. John 1. 37. LESSON HYMN. 12, 9. O how happy are they, Who the Saviour obey, And have laid up their treasure above! Tongue can never express The sweet comfort and peace. Of a soul in its earliest love. "Twas a heaven below My Redeemer to know, And the angels could do nothing more, Than to fall at his feet, And the story repeat, And the Lover of sinners adore. TIME.-Probably during the year A. D. 27, and early in the year, as it was before the first Passover of his ministry. PLACE.-Bethabara, east from Jerusalem, a ford of Jordan, where John had baptized. The place of gathering was across the river; hence, Bethabara beyond Jordan. RULERS.-Tiberius. third emperor of Rome, calling Julius Cæsar the first; Pontius Pilate, the sixth procurater of Judea; Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Galilee ; Philip, tetrarch of Iturea and Trachonitis; Lysanias, tetrarch of Abilene; and Annas and Caiaphas, highpriests. CONNECTING LINKS.-The boyhood of the two men introduced in the last lesson has passed. One, the Nazarite from the wilderness of En-Gedi, has nearly fulfilled his work. The other, the carpenter's Son from Nazareth, has not yet begun his, but is at its threshold. John has baptized Jesus, and he has gone into the Mountain of Quarantania and been tempted of the devil. He has come again to Jordan, and John has witnessed this is the Son of God." The effect of it all appears in our lesson. DOCTRINAL SUGGESTION.-The Lamb of God. QUESTIONS FOR SENIOR STUDENTS. 1. Pointing to the Lamb, v. 35, 36. By what singular title is Jesus here called? What would such a name naturally suggest to one who knew Jewish history? What are the characteristics of the lamb among animals? What were the traits of Jesus' character? What is it possible that the two disciples thought? 2. Following the Lamb, v. 37-40. What does the Golden Text say they did? In what did this following result? ver. 38. How did they acknowledge that he was their su perior? Who were the two disciples? What is known about Andrew? Matt. 4. 18, 19; John 6. 8. 9; 12. 20, 22. 3. Leading to the Lamb, v. 41-51. What reason is given in ver. 41 for the following mentioned in ver. 37 ? How many persons are shown to have followed Jesus in this lesson ? which would far surpass that which he then witnessed. Heaven open. The heavens were opened for Christ to descend, and have remained open ever since through him. Angels of God. Referring to the communion between redeemed souls on earth and divine beings in heaven through the medium of Christ Jesus. All the intercourse between God and man is through Jesus, who stands as Jacob's ladder on earth, yet reaching up to heaven. Which disciple followed without being called or led to Jesus? Which one did Jesus call? Which one showed his familiarity with Scripture? What was there in Philip's speech that made Nathanael doubt ? Why should this make him doubt ? What promise did Jesus make for the future? Practical Teachings. 1. Andrew heard but a single sentence-" Behold the Lamb!" It was enough for him. But all the Lamb's wonderful life is not enough for some. Is it for you? 2. Andrew is not much spoken of in the Bible story. But all the while he was bringing others to Jesus. Are you? 3. Jesus turned to see Andrew following, and welcomed him. Have you tried what he will do if you follow him? 4. Nathanael's conversion was instantaneous. He saw, heard, believed, and confessed. Have you? You may be saved now. Will you ? QUESTIONS FOR INTERMEDIATE SCHOLARS. 1. Pointing to the Lamb, v. 35, 36. After what event was this the "next day? To whom did he call their attention? When previously had he given him this title ? 2. Following the Lamb, v. 37-40. What was their answer? What invitation did they accept? What was the name of one of the disciples? 3. Leading to the Lamb, v. 41-51. Whom did Andrew first seek? What did he tell him? Where did he lead him? What name did Jesus give to Simon? Matt. 16.18. What did Jesus say to him? How did he convince Nathanael of his divine knowledge? What was Nathanael's confession? What approval of his faith did he receive? Teachings of the Lesson. Where in this lesson do we find 1. The call to service? 2. The testimony of faith? 3. The reward of faith? QUESTIONS FOR YOUNGER SCHOLARS. What did John the Baptist proclaim Jesus to be? The Lamb of God. Why? Because he was slain as a sacrifice for sin. Who heard these words of John? Two of his disciples. What did they do? They left him and followed Jesus. (Repeat the Golden Text.) How did Jesus receive them? He took them to his home. What did they become? His disciples. What were the names of these disciples? Andrew and John. What did Andrew do? He brought Simon, his brother, to Jesus. What did Jesus tell him? "Thou shalt be called Cephas." What is the meaning of Cephas? What did Jesus say to Philip? What did Philip tell his friend have found Jesus of Nazareth.” Peter. Follow me." Nathanael ? "We |