The Omaha guide. (Omaha, Neb.) 1927-19??, February 10, 1934, Page 4, Image 4
ST. BENEDICT S NEWS Rev. Father J. €• Daly, Pastor Madoline Sterling, Reporter ° i The funeral of Mr. M.lo Woods,! held last Friday morning at 9:03 o’ clock, was a very sad and impres sive occasion, well attended by a host of friends and acquaintances. The sermon preached by Rev. Father Daly was beautiful and instructive, and | will be long remembered in the hearts of all who were so fortunate' as to be present and hear it. Mr Woods leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, his parents several bro thers, sisters and many admiring friends. We pray for the repose of his soul-' May the souls of all the faithful, de parted, through the mercy of Christ, r«t in Peace, Amen. The dinner given by the Senior Choir, on last Thursday, was report ed a great success, apparently the crowd was more than was expected,; as there was some delay in serving ihe late commoners. This proves that the St. Benedict’s dinners are ex-! tremely popular affairs and you would do well to come early to the1 next one, or call and make your re- 1 serrations. The St- Peter Claver’s Guild, held i , a short business meeting last Mon day night and made final prepara tions for the “Fish Fry and Chitter ling Supper” to be given in the school ' basement, Friday and Saturday even ing from 5:30 to 9:00 P. M Com- ; and bring a friend. At the close of the meeting. Mrs.! Ruby Redman served delicious home-' made ice cream, cake and cocoa, that was a real treat to everyone The ladies then played bridge un-. til a late hour, and expressed much' pleasure with the entertainment of; this charming little hostess. The meeting of the Altar Society last j Wednesday afternoon, was a much j < affected gathering, owing to the ill ness of the president, Mrs George1 lackson, the ladies missed her pre-! sence very much indeed, and work, goes slowly without her inspiring aid- We sincerely hope to have her’ I with us again soon. We forgot to mention, in last weeks report, the j isuccas* of the recent Whist-Tourna-1 Inert. rponsored by the Altar Society. Wc v-rs able to turn over to the liefiSYTE? -* very neat little sum to as-. Idsfc -srth the expenses of a future mzEEt, We wish to extend thanks to |;he many kind friends who attended ; md help to make this affair a suc cess i The Parent Teachers meeting of j S ast Sunday afternoon, was well at-. .ended, and splendid talks given by :wo of the visiting nurses on Child .raining and feeding. The shoit pro gram rendered after the business neeting was excellent and before eaving for home, the ladies were ierved delicious cake and teas by the aospitality committee i The next meeting will be on Friday afternoon, Feb- 19th, at 3:00 P. M. a 40 RAZOR BLADES $1.00 i Latest Gillette Type, Brand New Blades 7-25c; $2 per 100- Cash with order. No Stamps. JAMES GALLO Box 91 Flushing, N- T ___ Ross Drug Store Now Located At 2122 M. 24th St. . h. 2770 special programme will be arranged by the Sisters, and the C- W. S. in structors, who have been conducting , special classes for the past few i weeks The study of child Physiology will start at the first meeting in March. Don’t fail to attend the special class es that are being held at St. Bene dict’s almost every evening or after-: noon, a new^ class for adult tap-danc ing will be held every Monday even ing, from 8 to 9, and you are invited ^ to attend the art class every Wednes-j day afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 P- M. and don’t forget the sewing class every Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 9:00. For any other information, call We. f,365 Metropolitan Spiritual Church Rev. R. W. Johnson, Pastor 2421 Burdette St Mrs. Georgia Peoples, Reporter Rev. R. W. Johnson preached a wonderful sermon. The whole con- j gregation was filled with the spirit- j The church is growing stronger and stronger. Rev. Johnson and the mem bers sat in Mrs- Clayton’s Pew Sun- j day at Pleasant Green in the Pew Rally. The Progressive Club met at the) residence of Mrs- Williams, 2711 Maple St — Church of God 2025 No. 24th Street M- E. Ashley, Pastor E. V. Bison, Asst. Pastor School 9:30 o’clock A. M. Preaching 11:00 o’clock A. M Preaching 7:00 o’clock P. M. Come one, come all to hear these i wonderful messages. We are having some very prosperous meetings sav ing souls, and we had a glorious meeting Sunday Feb. 4, 1934, Subject “Thou Son of Man Shew the House j to the House of Israel, Ez. 43:10 This subject is t be continued Sunday Feb. 11, 1934, at 11 A- M. All are welcome. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH North 25th and Hamilton Streets Sunday School opened on time with j the Superintendent Fred Dixon in charge with a very nice attendance. The Sunday School is doing fine un der his leadership. The pastor had the closing remarks. Rev. J. F. Thomas brought the morning message from the book of John. He preached a sermon that was very much enjoyed. The attend ance was good with several visitors present. Come again you are always welcome. Hem’y Thomas was united to the Church by Christian exper ience- We are very glad to have this young man and wish all young folks would connect with some church B- Y. P. U- was good as usual- Af ter the lesson Group No- 1 presented a very interesting program given by some of the Junior girls in charge of Mrs- Sarah Young. We always look forward to a good program by the Juniors. On the Third Sunday Group No. 3 will present an Abraham Lin coln playlett- The eight point record is being used and every group is try ! Reid-Duffy I Pharmacy | 24th & Lake St. j Webster 0609 i j Free Delivery -1 ing to make 300 percent. In the ev ening after a brief testimonal serv ice the pastor Rev- Dotson assisted by Rev. Thomas served communion A financial . drive was launched to end the Fourth Sunday in February Seventy cap.tains were appointed as ! specia workers to work with the en tire membership. Every member is j expected to give a foot of dimes- The j membership is divided into the REDS and the Blues with Deacon Wynn Booster for the Reds and C- Adams tor the Blues. We hope everyone will do his part- Sunday afternoon at three o'clock Rev. Williams of Bethel A- M- E. will preach. The public is invited. The Willing Workers Club met at the Parsonage Tuesday even ing with fifteen present- The Ever Loyal met with Mrs. J- H. Wilson in Caldwell Street. After business the club rehearsed the play ‘Not A Man In The House’ which will be present ed the first of March- The Heart to Heart Club is doing fine under the leadership of Mrs. Pearl Fletcher who has done some good work- The! Red Circle girls are doing some good work. They met at the home of Miss j Christine Dixon last week- Loralne! Fletcher is president. The Pastors Wives Club met at the home of Mrs. C- C. Harper on Grant Street. A very good meeting was held, with fourteen ladies present. We were glad to have Mrs. Calhoun wife of the minister at Cieve Temple to join. We had as our guest Mrs. Potter of the Juvenile Court who made a splendid talk and Mrs- G- W Gooden, Neighborhood Secretary of the Urban League Community Cen ter. The club will entertain Rev. and Mrs. J. H- Jackson, Wednesday, Feb ruary 14th at the home of Mrs- Har per- The husbands of the members will also be guest. This weeks meet ing will be with Mrs. Jackson on So 29th Street. A good program has been arranged by the program com mittee with quotations from Abra ham Lincoln. The hostess served a dainty luncheon Mrs. Z. E. McGhee, president Mrs. J- H. Dotson, reporter Christ Temple 26th and Burdette Street O- J. Burckhardt, Pastor .1. \\ . Goodwin. Reporter Beginning with the Sunday School, our services were fine and interesting. In the absence of the regular S- S teacher, Deacon Anderson, Brother Stafford taught the class, and much; interest and enthusiasm was shown | on part of the teacher and class- At 11 A. M-, the pastor brought a mes sage from Eph. 4:30, “And Grieve Not The Holy Spirit Whereby We are Sealed Unto The Day of Redemption”.; This message warned against the j careless living of people who by such' a life grieves the Holy Spirit. Thej pastor holds that God expects every one of his children to live above sin At 3 P- M-, Elder Tanzemore organ ized a bible institute, which should be productive of much good- There: was never a time when people need ed to know the bible more than now. At 8 P. M-, Elder J. W- Goodwin: brought us a great message on Christ ian Living. One among the many | good things he said, was “a great many people accused preachers of throwing rocks from the pulpit, if a man was not guilty, he would not worry about how many rocks were thrwn”. We enjoyed Elder Goodwin’s sermon, it was punctuated with good and rich thoughts Wednesday evening, Bible Forum is at Elder Orvomg’s, 2012 No. 27th Thursday evening young people’s bibla class met at Sister Maudie Ho-j gan, and will meet this week at Miss j Oneda Watts, 2105 Ohio. The Boost- j ers will meet at Sister Bennie Loves, Thursday evening. We have real prayer meetings each Friday nights. Sunday we are expecting a great day. The pastor wrill fill his pulpit at 11:00 A. M Rev- Burckhardt was called to Lin coln last week to assist in the funeral services of Rev. Albert Jacobs, who was one of the best known ministers in the middle west. Mrs. Jane Hunley, the wife of El der F. H. Hunley, was quite sick last week, but much improved. Sister Pauline King of 2522 Wirt St-, is con fined to her home- Mrs. Maggie NEW HOME WASHING SERVICE 14 lbs. 48c 3 l-2c for each additional pound Shirts finished out of this service for 8c each EMERSON LAUNDRY And Zoric Dry Cleaners. Call Web. 1029 NEW HOME WASHING SERVICE 14 lbs. 48c 3 l-2c for each additional pound Shirts finished out of this service for 8c each EMERSON LAUNDRY And Zoric Dry Cleaners. Call Web. 1029 Stafford 2618 Indiana is confined to he home on account of illness. I . N o Baptist Church ’: t and Pinkney Street Rev. F. K- Union, Pastor Brother Thomas, Clerk Mrs. Dollie Berry, Reporter Sunday, Feb. 4, 1934, was observed at M,t- Nebo Baptist Church. There was a large attendance and Rev. Pat ton spoke, his subject was, “His Name Wonderful Counseelor. Everybody enjoyed the services very much. Deacon Peter Jackson will be or-, dained the third Sunday in February Deacon Saul Union is departing, this week for a thirty day vacation j in Michigan, with his daughter. Rev. St. Claire was appointted i Supt. in Deacon Saul’s place. Mem- j beis and friends ets give I?ev. St. J Claire a big hand. The Omaha Prayer Band from Mt- i Nebo Baptist Church will be at the i Zion Baptist Church, on the third j Sunday of February. Everybody is j welcome. Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Rev- F. I*- Jones, Pastor Thomas Baltimore, Secretary. Those who attended our Church! last Sunday, are spending this week ! in spiritual feasting as a result of the presence of God, throughout the entire day. At the Sunday School hour, Dr. Wesley Jones and Mr. H L. Anderson brought us much inspir- | ation and cheer. Sunday School is j making rapid progress, and is nowj in a membership drive- You are wel- - come to join this band of workers 11:00 A- M. the pastor preached a soul arousing sermon. Dinner was served to many, who remained for three o’clock installation service of the officers and the auxiliaries of the entire church. The message was de livered by Rev- E. W- Anthony, pas tor of Salem Baptist Church. At 6:00 P. M-, B- Y- P- U. was held the True and Tried gave a demonstra tion marriage ceremony, between Mr. B- Y. P- U. and Miss Spirit of Union. At 7:10, pastor Jones administered baptism to Miss Allis McIntosh, fol lowed by fellowship and communion services. Many visitors worshiped all day. This was the Deacon and Trustees special day- You are wel come. CLAIR CHAPEL Rev. Alfred Clay, Pastor N- W. Smith. Reporter Sunday School and morning serv ices were well attended, suarterly meeting and communion in the after noon. The Forum had a very good crowd, and everyone was well! pleased- Quarterly Conference Mon-! day evening. February 5. We will be very glad to have Rev. Calhoun and his choir and members with us at any time. Visitors are welcome at all serv ices. — BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Williams, Pastor Lloyd L. Lee, Reporter Sunday morning. Rev. Williams spoke from the twenty third Psalms The sermon touched the heart of the congregation, and he also held a gen eral class of testimony. Sunday evening the Church Choir and the Gateway Quartette gave a program. Wednesday is of course class meet ing. Remember strangers are always i made to feel at home at Bethel _ ST- John's A. M. E. Church “The Friendly Church” 22nd and Willis Ave. Rev. L. P. Bryant, Pasttor Sunday, Feb. 4, was another banner day at St. John. Rev- Bryant preach ed at the morning and evening ser vices, and Rev. E. Z. McDonald in the afternoon. It is very encouraging to see such fine spirit of cooperation as now exist throughout the church- The spiritual side of the church is in excellent con dition. The Clock Rally closed, so far as the turning of the hands on the clock goes, but those who have not paid their money, may do so and get credit for same- The Fastor and officers wish to thank the women, who work ed so hard as captains to make the rally a success. They want to thank all who helped in anyway to make the effort a success. They also want to thank those who were not able to give any mney, but were praying and wishing for the success of the rally. The reports of the Captains at the final turning of the hands of the clock were as follows. The Red Clock, Miss Amanda Offutt 3247.45; The Blue Clock, Mrs. Will Ray, $232-00; The White Clock, Mrs Rose Lucky, $180.00. This was so near $660.00. Rev. Bryant asked that it be made up- This was easily done making the total finance for the week $723.94. Thefe were times when the collection, were more than this but I -- is very doubtful if there were as I much sacrifice in the giving as now. There were many visitors during j the day. Some of those present were: Mrs. Alice Plummer, Chicago, 111-; Mrs. Susie Lillard, Mrs- S- Under wood. Mrs. Geo- Garner. Mr. H- O. Himberger, Mr. Joseph Payne, Miss j Aray Anderson, and Mr- and Mrs. Joe i Edden all of Omaha. Visitors are al ways welcome to St- John and invited to make it their church home, while in the city. The church is' always glad to welcome its old members back home, Mrs- George Garner, who has been visiting relations and friends in Dallas, Texas. The second quarterly meeting of this Conference Year will be held at St- John on the first Sunday in March. Sunday Feb- 11. is Allen’s Day. The Young people of the Allen Christian Endeavor League will observe Rich ard Allen’s Anniversary- Allen was the founder of African Methodism At seven P- M., there will be a pro gram outlining the great achieve ments of this wonderful man. The Omaha Guide is trying to keep you informed on your church and so cial news, get it and keep posted on i the news. The sick of the church are Brother i Glover, Sister S. M- C. Backer, Mrs Charles Burnett and Sister Harper. Salem Baptist Church 22nd and Seward Street Rev- E- W. Anthony, Pastor Minnie Harris, Reporter The Sunday School opened at 9:30 A. M-, with Supt- Reglans presiding. Song service was led by Supt. F. Wesely. We listened to a wonderful preview coming from Supt- Wesely. The Sunday School was well attend ed- It is steadily growing. Our pastor preached from the depths of his soul, Sunday morning He preached from St. John 3:6. His subject was “The Unequaled Gift of Love”. At 8 P. M-, Rev. Pettes brought the j message, his text was St- John 6:55 Rev. Pettes is a young minister. Our pastor preached at Mt. Moriah Sunday at 3 P. M- His subject was j “The Trails of Christian Faitht”. Rev. Fort preached at Pleasant Green Baptist Church Sunday at 3:00 P- M. He was accompanied by the choir. The B. Y- P. U. opened at 5:30 P. M., with the second Vice Pres-, J. Harris, presiding. Devotions was i led by Group No- 2, the women’s group We listened to a splendid number coming from the “Gateway Harmony Four Quartett” ) RESOLUTION We, the Colored Citizens of Oma ha, are using this means of express ing our appreciation for the great work rendered our Race group by Miss Esther Johnson, chief officer of the Juvenile Department of our City Miss Johnson was fair and impartial. * in dealing with our group. It was not with her the color of the individual, but rather wrhat was best to do to improve the moral and economical conditions of the subject. Therefore, be it resolved wherefore: it pleased Almighty God to call her from the Earthly Life of sacrifice and service of Unfortunate Human ity to her Reward in They Kingdom Be it resolved that whereas she gave the best years of her life in rendering service to Humanity as s! e always stood for Right and Fair play as she understood Right and planted flowers instead of thistles into the burden heart by which means she at tempted to add to their lives the hope of a brighter future. Whereas, in the course of nature Buds and Blossoms always fall with ripened fruit v/hich indicates that we all must nu^2 the journey to the End and because she had the courage to suffer and to serve, a Righteous Reward awaits her labor- , Therefore, we know that words are feeble substitutes in this hour of grief to express to her loved ones our sympathy as a Race. Therefore, we commend them to the God of all the Universe, who alone can soothe their hearts and give them consoation in this hour of grief. Yours in the Deepest Sympathy Rev- O. J. Burckhardt, Chairman of the Civic Committee. Mrs- Hyram Greenfield of 1005 No. 49th Ave., is improving rapidly- She is now able to take short walks out of doors. Mrs. Greenfield says, she is very grateful to her friends for their continued calls, and following her general condition through the pages of the Omaha Guide- She con templates a trip to a warmer climate for complete recuperation CHARLES THOMAS DIES Mr. Charles Thomas of 2410 Ers kine St-, who was moved to a local hosp'tal for medical treatment Tues day, Feb- 6, died Wednesday after noon at 1:40 P. M. Mr- Thomas leaves to mourn his death, his wife and one daughter. Miss Charlotte Thomas. LOOKING BACK By Videtta Ish _ | (For The Literary Service Bureau) Two cardinal things in a child’s physical development are eating and sleeping. It used to be that children ' were not fed the same food as the | parents; now, there is no difference as to kind nor quantity. Our parents J were especially careful to see that the children did not eat heavy thin.;;, like meat, and some vegetables, at night- Now children sit at the table at night and eat just anything- But, while this is true, it is equally true ; that thousands of these little heavy eaters have chronic gastric troubles It seems unreasonable to expect the delicate digestive organs of a child to do the work of those of an adult- It is just unreasonable to even think so. Now, as to sleeping, children were put to bed. The little fellows before dark and the older ones at an early j hour in the evening. But, today, they remain up and play—often they monopolize the conversations of their eders. I am thinking of ittle child of two years who may be found” going strong,” at 11 o'clock almost any night. This over eating and the late hours causing loss of sleep and rest are responsible for the gastric troubles and the nervous .condition of j thousands of children- More care, more sensible, feeding, more rest and | sleep would mean fewer doctor’s bills, fewer sleepless nights for the 1 parents, and better health for the j children- The fact that children were, healthier and stronger before we had all of our wonderful conveniences is j attributable to the indulgence of par- J ents in these vital things- Looking I back, I consider the old ways better than the new. WEEKLY SHORT SERMON By Dr. A. G. Bearer — (For The Literary Service Bureau) Text: I am the light of the world —John 8:12. Sin cast a terrible pall over the world- All human lights failed to dis perse it. Philosophy did its best but failed- Ancient religions were helpful but unequal to the exigencies. The { ight of prophecy was hepful only in j that it pointed to the coming of the LIGHT! Isaiah had a glorious vision. So vivid was it and so great was his faith in its fulfillment that he cried,” Arise and shine, for thy light is come!” He exclaimed, also,” The peo ple that sat in darkness have seen a J great light, and unto those in the l shadow of death light is sprung up j unto them.” Then came John, the ; Baptist of whom John the apostle! declared,” He was not that Light but j was sent to bear witness of that! Light. Jesus the Light means Jesus th Enlightener, the giver, the brighter of light—and the dispenser of light He opened the blinded eyes of r.r but He also opened men’s spiritual, eyes- He enlightened men as to ha-1 man relations, teaching them thej lessons of truth, justice, equity, sym pathy, mercy, charity, benevoience, tolerance, forgiveness — and LOVE! For human adjustments and perpe-! tuation of the amicable relations be tween man and man, He gave us the “Golden Rule,” His inimicable form ula for social righteousness- Jesus enlightened and enlightens concern ing God, revealing Him as a tender, loving, forgiving, heavenly Father Yes, in all things needful and all things concerning human destiny Jesus is, indeed, THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD! And it is John’s testi mony that “This is the true light which lighteth every man coming in to the world THE DEVIL, THE DRINK, AND THE DANCE * By R. A- Adams (For The Literary Sei*vice Bureau) A woman of 58 was murdered by another woman of 42- They had a dance. The devil and the drinks were there. They got very happy and dis cretien flew away- The woman of 42 was accused of sitting on the lap of another woman's husband. It was said that for that reason this wife made her husband go home. The children of the accused woman asked their mother concerning the rumor. The older woman was accused of cir culating the report- The accused wo man went to the house of this older one and demanded a retraction which was refused- There was trouble and the younger woman hit the older one on the head with a lantern—and the blow killed her. It was true as al ways it is, that the devil will turn up wherever the drink and the dance may be found- These influences have ever been destructive and will ever be, despite the modern trend of things Yes, destructive are THE DEVIL, THE DRINK AND THE DANCE! - I D. C. PLANS MONSTER ANTI LYNCH MEET Washington, D. C., (CNA), Jan- 27 —A monster Anti-Lynching protest meeting has been organized by the Washington section of the Interna tional Labor Defense at the Mt. Car mel Baptist Church, located at 3rd and 1 street, N- W. for Wednesday, Feb- 7th. Among the speakers who will appear are William L. Patterson, National Secretary of the I. L- D, Chas. Houston, Dean of the Howard University Law School; Bolford Law son, Legal Advisor for the “New Ne gro Alliance”; George Murphy of the Afro-American; William Baker of the Washington Tribune and James W Watson, local organizer uf the In ternational Labor Defense. Kelly Miller of Howard Univ rsity and J- Finley Wrilson, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Eiks have also been in vited to speak- This meeting will be the opening shot in Washington to arouse the public into a determined struggle for the immediate release of the Scottsboro Boys and the pas sage of the Civil Rights Bill that was formulated and proposed at the his torical Baltimore Anti-Lynching Con ference. _ - « > iiwwwtws,' , _ _ _ „ , "Jwm S , IMPROVED , UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY 9 CHOOL Lesson; iBy REV. P. B. FITZWATER. D. D.. Mem ber of Faculty, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) , ©, 1934, Western Newspaper Union. .. ■ . ... --i Lesson for January 14 \ - - THE BAPTISM AND TEMPTATION^ I OF JESUS CHRIST LESSON TEXT—Matthew 3:13-4:ll| GOLDEN TEXT—Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made Ilka unto his brethren, that he might be J merciful and faithful high priest irj things pertaining to God, to make reed ©nc-iliation for the sins of the people.) Hebrews 2:IT. PRIMARY TOPIC—When Jesus Waal Baptized. JUNIOR TOPIC—Jesus Meets ths INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP-| IC—Jesus Faces' His Life Work. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP J IC—God's Victorious Son. The baptism and temptation ofj Jesus should not be thought of 114 part cf his preparation l'or his gre^ work, as is reprasenetd by many writ* ers. They should rather lie viewed 113 the formal entrance of the Messiah! the king upon his mission. In tin} baptism we have the act of dedication of himself to his work which made full a righteousness, and in the temptation we have a record of his first ofilci.-jj conflict with the devil whose w**rk1 he came to destroy. I. The Baptism of Jesus, the Kinj (3 :13-17). 1. His coming to John (v. 13J While the forerunner was dlschargirn his office, the king emerged from hif seclusion at Nazareth and demandej ! baptism at John’s hands. 2. John’s hesitancy (v. 14). Tin incongruity of this demand with tii4 purpose of baptism brought from Joluj a protest, but upon Jesus’ satisfactory explanation John baptized him. 3. Tlie significance of 1.1s hr (v. 15). Its . ignifl . e is foun f ii| harmony with t) • noTral pu a - oj his coming into i.o world, wi 1 4 to secure for ids people . r, 1 'through d a n and .. ;uvjcti*> . ’ { act was the * Tefal entrance 3 work, it v.as an act of coa -cr.' d on his part to the work of - n j people through sc rd're. <• 13 baptized not ' . .. .■ !; .• !| -4 but because ho *.>. ; the ;'.••• . ,w ners to be a sub.tiu;:** for. 4. Approval from the upeuecj heavens (vv. 1G, 17). Immediately fold lowing his consecration to his work* the heavens were opened and the! Spirit came and abode upon him, fol-' lowed by words of approval from tlii Father. II. Tbs Temptation of Jesus, tit King (4:1-11). This temptation was the openiiv battle of the dreadful conflict hetwee Christ and Satan. In this strugglj note: 1. The combatants (v. 1). a. Jesus Christ—He went immed] ately from the place of anointing an) heavenly recognition as the Son of Clod to meet the arch enemy of the race. b. The devil—The one with whoi| Christ struggled here was a real, pec sonal being, filled with cunning ant malice, and possessing great power. 2. The battleground (v.' 1). It vvaj the wilderness of Judea. The firs man was tempted in a garden with till most pleasant surroundings, and failed The last man was tempted in a bar^ wilderness, and gloriously triumphed 3. The method of attack (vv. 3-!>) Since, as the Redeemer, Christ sus tains to mankind a three-fold relation ship—Son of man, Son of G.d, anj Messiah—each relationship was mad a ground of attack. a. As the yon of Man (vv. 3, 4).— The appeal was made to the instinct of hunger. Having been forty day* and nights without food as a norma) man, Jesus had a craving appetitq While the appetite was not sinful, t* have satisfied it in a wrong way woull have been sin. b. As the Son of God (vv. 5-7).—II was to test whether this personality which had taken upon itself humanity, was divine. The devil quoted from a messianic Tsaim to induce Jesus to presume upon God’s care. God really does care for his own, but to neglect common precaution, to do the uncalled for thing just to put God's promise ti| a test, Is to sin and to fail. c. As the Messiah (vv. 8, 0).-* Christ's mission as the Messiah way to recover this world from tiie devil, The devil offered to surrender to hint on the simple condition that Jesus bow to the devil, thus obviating the neces-i sit.v of the cross with its sh.une and suffering. 4. The defense (vv. 4, 7, 10). Thq instrument of defense was the word of God. Christ met the enemy eacii time and repulsed him with “It id written.” Each time he quoted from •Deuteronomy, the book which higher critics would discredit. 5. The issue (v. 11). The enemy was completely routed. The strona man was bound, making the spoiling of his house possible.