yet they were proud of the works which he could do. Hence they urged him to go up to Jerusalem and show his power to the multitude. But he told them to go, and he would remain a while longer in Galilee, because the proper time for him to go had not yet come. After his brethren had gone up, he also went up secretly. He went through Samaria, but the Samaritans did not receive him, and the disciples were so provoked that they asked Christ if he would not consent, and they would call down fire from heaven and consume them, as Elias had done in former days. Christ told them that he had not come to destroy men, but to save them.

At the feast of Tabernacles there was great excitement concerning Christ. The people inquired one of another if they thought he would come to the feast. Christ reached Jerusalem and taught openly in the temple, which caused the people to wonder very much, because the rulers were seeking to kill him.

On the last day of the feast Jesus had before his mind the water from the pool of Siloam, which was brought in a golden vessel and was poured before the brazen altar. He told the people of the living waters of the Spirit, which should flow from the heart of those who believed upon him after he had entered heaven. The people were greatly interested in his teaching, and many believed on him. The chief priests and Pharisees sent officers to take him, but they returned without him, and when asked why they had not brought him they replied, Never man spake like this man. The next day Jesus was in the temple again. The Pharisees brought to him a woman who had been taken in adultery. They placed her in the midst, and said to Jesus that Moses had commanded that for such a crime she should be stoned, but what sayest thou? In this way they hoped to find a charge against him, so that they could put him to death. If Jesus said she should be let go, then they would say that he taught contrary to the law of Moses; if, on the other hand, he said that she should be put to death, then they hoped that this would displease the people Jesus stooped down and with his finger wrote on the ground. Some think that the words which he wrote were those which he afterwards spoke to the woman when her accusers had

all left. They continued asking him for his decision as to what should be done with the convicted woman. Jesus said to them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. Each of them felt self-condemned, and they withdrew, one by one, till all were gone, and when Jesus lifted himself up again, for he had now stooped the second time. to write on the ground, he found himself alone with the woman. He said to her, Woman, hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go and sin no more.

Jesus told his disciples that wherever they met to worship him, even if there were only two or three together, his Spirit would be in their midst. He laid down a rule by which they were to treat one another when they trespassed against each other.

Peter asked him, saying, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Till seven times? Jesus said unto him, I say not unto you until seven times seven, but until seventy times seven. Then Jesus told them a parable, which showed how God would deal with us and our sins

if we failed to forgive others when they sinned against us. He told them of a king who reckoned with his servants the amount of money they owed him. One was brought to him that owed ten thousands talents. He had no money with which to pay the debt, so the king commanded him to be sold, with his wife and children, and all the goods which he had, and said the money received should go to pay the debt. The servant fell on his knees before the king, and said, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

him, saying, Have patience And he would not, but went should pay the debt. His

The king was moved with compassion toward him and forgave him the debt. But the same servant went out and found one of his fellow-servants which owed him a hundred pence : and he laid his hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. And his fellow-servant fell down at his feet and besought with me, and I will pay thee all. and cast him into prison till he other fellow-servants were very sorry for this, and went and told their lord what had been done. Then the king called this man, and said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt because thou desiredst me; you should also have had compassion on your fellow-servant as I had pity on you. And the king was wroth and delivered him to those who would torment him till he should pay all that was due unto him. Jesus said, So shall also my heavenly Father do unto you if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

Then little children were brought to Jesus by their parents that he might lay his hands on them and bless them. The disciples wanted those who brought them not to do so, because they did not want to have their Master disturbed in his talk. But Jesus said, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Jesus meant that every one who came to him must come with childlike faith, and from such he would never turn away. And he laid his hands on them, and blesssd them, and departed from that place.

On the way a young man, a ruler, who was rich, came to him and said, Master, what good thing shall I do that I may have

eternal life? Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. The young man said, All these have I kept from my youth up; what yet do I lack? Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go sell that thou hast and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come follow me. But when the young man heard these

words he went away sorrowful, for he was very rich. Then Jesus said to his disciples, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. When the disciples heard this they were astonished exceedingly, and said, Who then can be saved? Jesus said to them, With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible, meaning that God can and will save men in spite of their riches.

CHAPTER XXXVIII.

THE TEN LEPERS THE POOL OF SILOAM FEAST OF THE DEDICATION-PARABLES OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD AND THE SAMARITAN-MARY AND MARTHA-RAISING LAZARUS

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THE DEAD-PROPHECY OF CAIAPHAS-THE SENDING OUT OF THE SEVENTY DISCIPLES.

As Jesus entered a certain village he met with ten men who were lepers, one of whom was a Samaritan. In the sad affliction which was upon these poor sufferers they forgot their hatred to each other. They stood afar off, because the law of the Jews forbade their coming near those who were well, and they cried, saying, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. Now Moses had commanded that if a leper was healed he should go to the priest, that the latter might see if he was perfectly well and if he would give him permission to return to his home and family. Therefore, when Jesus heard those lepers crying out to him, he said, Go and show yourselves to the priest. And as they went they were healed. Christ, who alone had power to heal this terrible malady, commanded the disease to leave them as soon as he saw they had faith in him. They showed their faith by going to the priest as the Lord commanded them.

One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice gave praise to God, and fell down on his face at the feet of Jesus, giving him thanks. This man was the Samaritan. Though all of the ten were healed, this was the only one that returned to praise his deliverer.

Jesus said unto him, Were there not ten cleansed, but where are the nine? Only this stranger has returned to give glory to God. Jesus called him a stranger, because he was a Samaritan, while the other nine were Jews. And Jesus said to the Samaritan, Arise and go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole.

Christ was in the temple teaching and much of his doctrine the Jews could not understand. He told them that he was from above, meaning that he was God as well as man, while