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* Ii 'I I. ii - Clair Chapel Rev. Alfred Clay—Pastor. H. W. Smith—Reporter. Sunday school and all Easter serv ices were well attended. The Forum and the Cantata were also well at tended. Rev. Clay and the choir rendered a beautrfnl program at Bethel A. M. E. church at 4 p. m. in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Visitors are always welcome. St John A ME Church 22nd and Willis Ave. “The Friendly Church” Rev. L. P. Bryant—Pastor. Easter Sunday at St. John’s was a day that will be long be remember ed. In fact, the Easter program started Friday night March 30 when the young people o5 the teen age gave the play “Barrabbas” under the direction of Mr. M. E. Webb. Mrs. Mattie Johnson and Mr. ltoy Fonts. This same play will be rendered next Sunday, April 8th at Mt. Moriah Baptist at 4 p. m. at the Sunday school alliance. It will be very good. Come and see what your girls and boys ran do. Sunday morning the program con tinued when the children of the Sunday schjool gave their Easter program under the direction of Mrs. j Eliya Turner. At the I\ o’clock service, Rev Bryant preached a very impressive sermon. The attendance at all services were unusually good. The Church was very pleased to have the little Mis- ] ses Mable L. King and Roena Jones join the church on confession. Those baptised were as follows: Adults: Mrs. Bessie Preston and j Mrs. Mammie Booth. Children;] Russell Watson, Jamerson, James Watson Jones, Edna V. Jones, Bel-j livery Jean Bythwood, Todd W. Booth, Clifford Trigg, Evelyn Jack son and Charlotte and Audrey Pres « ton. The evening servce consisted of a pageant Cantata, “King In Zion” given by the choir under the direc tion of Mr. H. L. Preston and Mrs. E. S. Preston and Miss Tamar O’Neil. Too much praise cannot be given Mr. Preston and Mrs. Bryant for their fine work in prepaing this pagent. The Pophesy by Mrs. Preston and History by Miss O’Neal were both very good. The soloist for the evening were Mrs. E. S. Bryant, Mrs. Levida Ervin, Mr. H. L. Preston and Mrs. Venus Storms Little Kenneth Steward, the com ing Radio Star gave a very fine read ing which was very fitting at the Easter season St. John and its friends are very pleased with the success of the choir in its efforts to give good service to its church. There were many visitors to be seen in St. John’s Easter Sunday far to many to name, but others will pardon if we mention the name of Dr. Lake, a young Veterinerian, who has just come from Denver and join ed the Federal Meat Inspection force in Omaha. Visitors are always welcome to St. John’s and invited to make it their church home while in the city. The Sunday school wishes to take this method to thank all who gave eggs for the children’s Easter and extends to them, a special in\ sta tion to come in and visit the Sun day school if they cannot enrole as a member. Now that cold morn ings are gone the officers and teach ers are asking that the parents send the children to Sunday school regu lar and on time. They feel that it will be very fine training for the children to hear all the lessons than to just hear part of it. There are many things of in terest to take place at St. John’s in the near future. The choir and Usheretts took advantage of the sea son and the occasion to welcome Spring and spread spring cheer by adorning in white robes and. Uni forms. Each wearing a carnation. Watch the columns of the Omaha Guide, it is trying t okeep you in formed on all Church and Social News Big Revival Now Going On A Big Revival is now going on— Rev. Stephen and McCormick of Kansas City, Mo. will preach each Evening at 1520 N. 28 St. The public is invited. ? Bethel Baptist Church 29th and T. St. Rev. p. S. Goodlett—Acting Pastor. Mrs. J. C. Collins—Reporter. Sunday school was well attended on Easter Sunday with a very in spirational talk from Mrs. M. L. Rhone, Head Resident of the Wood 1son center. Eleven o’clock worship found of ficers and choir in place with *ur pastor, Rev. F. S. Goodlette de hvering a very encouraging and con structive sermon from the topic “Wanted a 20th Centuy Enthusiasm For the First Easter.” John 20-4. The B. Y. P. U. witnessed a very progressive period of study under the leadership of the president, Mr. J. Henderson. At 8 o’clock a very interesting and inspiring program was rendered by the choir and Sunday school under the auspices of Miss Addie Foxall. A very fine piece of work was shown. Visitors and friends are welcome to worship with us at the Bethel Baptist church. St. Benedict’s Church, Father James C- Daly S. J. Pastor. Madoline Sterling, Reporter. The Crusaders of St Benedict are enjoying the hospitality of their psident. every Sunday evening at an open house tea for them and their friends. This pleasant courtesy will be continued indefinately. They will resume their business meetings now that Lent is over and the first will be held next Wednesday evening at 8 p. m. in the church club room. Mr. Louis Carpenter of 2419 Grant St. was out of the city for a few days last week attending the funeral services of his grandmother who died in Chicago. The charming little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson is home from the University hospital and getting along fine under the care of Mrs. Ora Glass and our very helpful nurse, Miss Evans. The Easter services were beautiful and impressive at St. Benedict’s last Sunday morning. The choirs, both junior and senior were well trained and rendered excellent and appropri at music for the occasion. The altar was decorated with many beautiful flowers by the Altar Society. Dona tions for the flower fund were re ceived from several benefactors and mmbes of the church. Father Daly’s Easter sermon was the old but joy full message of the risen Christ; which never fails to gladen the hearts of those who believe in Him About 25 children have been baptiz ed in the last week by the pastor, Father Daly and a large majority of them received their first communion on Easter Sunday. Instructions are being given to those Catholics who are to be con firmed on the fourth Sunday in April, if there are any who have not entered their names, please do so at an early date in order that all plans may be completed for the service. The general instruction class for aspirant's and convrts will be re sumed on Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock and will be held regurarly every Tuesday and Friday at that hour until further notice. _ Salem Baptist Church 22nd and Seward St. Rev. E. W. Anthony—Pastor Minnie Harrih—Reporter Salem Baptist Sunday school open ed at 9:30 with Supt. Wesley presid ing. The classes studied their lesson for about 30 minutes. Everyone seemed to be well benefited. After the Sunday School Assembly veryone was given Easter eggs. Each pupil received three egss. At 11 a. m. our Pastor, Rev. An thony brought to us an inspiring message. He preached from St. Matthew, 28 chapter and the sixth verse read as follows, “He is not here for he is risen as he said-" The B. Y. P. U. opened at 5 a. m. with one half hour devotion, lead by Mr. Paul Porter and his pupils. A wonderful program was rendered consisting of two members out of the seven groups. This was a special program, in which each number must proclaim the Risen Christ. The Mysterious Four Quar tette of Salem gave two selections, i At 8 p. m. Rev. E- W Anthony our Pastor, delivered his farewell sermon. He choose as hrs subject, “Conscience. ” He stated that he won dered if the men that crucified Christ had any conscience." This sermon gave us much to think about in days to come—if we only heed. _ Cleaves Temple 25th an Decatur St Rev. Calhoun—Pastor. Charles Stallworth— Reporter. Sunday was another big day at Cleaves Temple. The Easter Serv ices began at 6 o’clock a. m. It was a wonderful service and was en joyed by all. Sunday school began at 9:45 a. m. with everybody present. In the af ternoon at 5:30 p. m. the Sunday school had an Easter egg hunt. For a while it was a scramble for eggs. It was really fun to the entire Sun day school. At 11 o’clock the pastor, Rev. O. A. Calhoun, assembled the rostrum. He took for his text St. Paul’s letter to Timothy. Subject: “The Ressur rection and Immorality. He preach- i At 3:30 the Tea Bridge had a Pew Rally at which time the Rev. Burn side a classmate ef Rev. Calhoun preached. Everyone enjoyed the practical sermon of this wonderful young intellectual. , In the evening at 8 o’clock the Easter program was rendered to an over-flawing audience. The page ant was enjoyed by all. Zion Baptist Church 22nd and Grant St Rev. C. C. Harper—Pastor. Mrs. 'H. L. Anderson—Acting Re porter. Sunday was a full day at Zion. Services began at 5 a. m. Rev. Harper preached a very inspiring | sermon on Christ Has Risen. It was very beautifully illustrated. The Imperial Choir rendered the music. Sunday school opened at 3:30 a. m. The children of the Sunday school rendered a very inspiring and interesting program. After the pro gam eggs were given to the pupils of the Sunday school. At 11 o’clock our pastor again took the stand and preached a sermon straight from the bottom of his heart. The Imperial choir again sang with their beautiful, melodious voices that made everyone’s heart feel the presence of the Risen Christ *Th B. Y. P. U. rendered a very beautiful pageant during the B. Y. P. U. ho«r. The pulpit was decorat ed like Jesus's Tomb and it almost made you feel as if you were there when Jesus rose from his grave At 8 o’clock the pastor again took the stand and a singing program such as you have never heard before Was rendered by the Imperial choir. The Mission Circle is progressing steadily each week. The Rebecca Group is responsible for the pro gram next Monday night and if you miss it you will regret it for the rest of your life. Church of God 2025 N. 24th St. M. E. Ashley—Pastor E. V. Dixon—Assistant Pastor. Mrs. B. M. Welch—Reporter.’ All that remains to be said is that you should have been out Sunday. This vjas a day richful from the start to the finish. Sunday school was full of interest. At 11 a. m. the pastor brought us an interesting message, *The Bower iof His Re surrection,” Phillippians, 3rd chapter and the 7th verse. To be like Christ is to die to self; die to worldiness; die to publicity and live for Christ alone. At 8:30 p. m- Elder H. P. Morgan brought us a rich message, Exodus 2nd chapter and the 14th verse. At 5:30 a. m. Sunday morning we had a wonderful prayer meeting, each one received a blessing. In the com memoration of Jesus Christ Thurs day night, March 29, 1934 was a great night that never will be for gotten . Our precious pastor brought a rich message out of every palace. Rev elations, 21st chapter and the 14th verse. We had the Lords supper. Christ Temple 26 and Burdette St 0. J. Burchardt, Pastor . J. W. Goodwin Asst. Mrs. Verda Gordon Reporter. Easter was truly a great day at the Temple. We had a glorious day and a fine sermon. We had a fine Sunday school followed by a great sermon brought by Elder F. H. Hunley w'hich set our hearts on fire and then followed a lovely program. At 7 p. m. followed by a good practi cal talk made by Elder Tanzemore on the subject of Easter. ChTist Temple Mission band met Monday night with president Willie Vann in the chair. The motto adopted was “Let your light shine,” Each mem ber present reported some good deed had been done since they last met. Sister Willie Van Pres. Bertha Mal lory Sect. Sunday will be a great day at Christ Temple the pastor will preach at 11 a. m. Subject Reminiscence of the past 44 years in Nebraska. At 2:30 p. m. The Church is invit ed to Pilgrim Baptist Church, 25th and Hamilton where the pastors 44th anniversary will be celebrated by the citizens under the auspices of the Ministerial Alliance and the N. A. A. C. U. Branch. And in the even ing at 7:30 The program will continue under the supervision of the pastor’s boost er’s club and the business and pro fessional men’s club. We hope you may arrange to be present at both of these meetings. Mt Moriah Baptist Church 24 and Ohio Sts. Rev. F. P. Jones, Pastor. Thomas Baltomire, Church CUtfc. Sunday was a busy day . Mt. Moriah. Beginning with sunrise service at 6 o'clock which was well attended, and followed by an Easter breakfast in the church dining room at which time a large number of members and friends enjoyed a very delidious brdakfast. Amiong the guest present were Rev. and Mrs. L. Bryant qf St. John’s A. M. E Church. Rev. and Mrs. E. W. An thony of Salem Baptist church, and Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Williams »f HJlside Presbyterian church. The Sunday School opened at 9:30 with an unusual large attendance. Ik final reports of the classes show ed that most of them had reached their goal in the Hill Top race for the month of March and the superin tendent Miss Speese was highly pleased to report that the Sunday school had gone over their apportion-1 ment. The pastor, Rev. Jones preached at 11 o’clock from the text; Mark 7, 24. Subject “The Imposibi lity of Concealing Christ.” A very interesting program was presented by the Sunday school at 3 p. m. The B. Y. P. U. opened at 6 p. m. with the usual enthustic attendance. The Old Reliable Group rendered a very impressive service subject: “The Triumphant Victory.” at 8:00 p. m. Mrs. Ethel Gardner was the reader and Mrs. Rose Buckner and Mrs. F. P. Jones were the soloist. The chor received much praise for this service as well as the beautiful page ant which was given March 25 the subject: '“Looking Toward The Cross” This pageant was arranged bry the pastor, Rev. F. B. Jones”* The Mission Society under the leadership of Mrs. F. B. Jones is making rapid progress with the ex tensive program which they have out lined for the year. The Nine Mis sion camps are all striving their re ports a 100 per cent. They will hold their regular meeting at the home of sister A. Stewart, 2921 N. 25 St. Thursday at 2 p. m. The interde nominational ministers alliance, held Good Friday services at the church at 2:00 p. m The funeral of Mrs. Penn, was held at the church Saturday after noon the Pastor Rev. . Jones of ficiating. LOOKING BACK By Videtta Ish (For The Literary Service Bureau) Caution in Forming Marriage Ties It used to b ethat before marri age engagements were made parents made investigation. They gave at tention to the “family tree’ of the prospective groom or bride. Present health, moral standing of the family, hereditary weakness, femperment and disposition were among the things seriously considered- A girl who was reminded of the necessity for “getting a slant” of the family of her suitor, scornfully remarked, “I’m not marrying his family, I’m marry ing him.” But this firl was mistaken. By marriage and the birth of child ren, a girl connects her famly with the past, the present and the future of her husband’s family- Once they are married and the children come, no power can ever unscramble the fami lies. In the other days when parents were more cautious and children were forced to do so, they took time; they made investigation.. They could not use the modern terms like, eugenics epthenics, heredity, but they knew the principles which they involved.. Th#y knew something of “cause and effect.” They used what they knew. And there were happier children. Weekly Short Sermon THE LORD’S PRAYER By Dr. A- G: Bearer (For The Literary Service Bureau) Text: Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors—Matthew 6:11 In this petition several things are emphasized. 1. Man’s Proneness to Sin. The giving of this petition is evidence of the Saviour’s knowledge of human nature and its proneness to sin or trespass. 2- God’s Willingness to Forgive. The advice to ask forgiveness shows His knowledge of the disposition of the Father to forgive our transgres sions and trespasses. 3. Our Forgiveness Depends on Our Action in Forgiving Others. Matthew records “Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors”. This means “since we have forgiven ” , In Luke 11:14 the petition reads: Forgive us our sins as we also for give every one that is indebted to us. In either case it is making our own forgiveness pendant on our action in forgiving others- In this very pass age Jesus emphatically declares: “For if ye forgive men their tres passes, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” And He added, “But if you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father for give your trespasses ” Let us realize that the forgiveness of others is a matter of utmost neces sity, if we are to be forgiven, and that it is a principle of justice and equity. Tag—Maxie Miller Writes (For The Literary Service Bureau) Boy seems fed up on Girl’s Love— Slow Down, Millie—Act Independent —if his Love is gone let him go. (For advice, write Maxie Miller, care of Literary Service Bureau, 516 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, tnsas- For personal reply, send E-addressed, stamped envelope.) Maxie Miller I want yon to help me. I’m a girl nineteen and I’m going with a boy twenty-one. He used to seem to love me, and he says he loves me now, but he doesn’t want to pet me and kiss me like he did once- I want you to tell me does this boy love me or is he fooling me- I want to know soon—Millie. Millie: Maxie Miller has studied human nature and dealt with human problems, but she is no fortune-tell er, so you see I am unable to answer your question- From what you write it seems you have been too free with this boy and he’s gotten “fed up” on your demonstrations. A man is a funny beast and does n’t appreciate what is lavished on him- He’d rather appreciate what is more difficult to obtain- Act as if you don’t care, show indifference, go out with some other boys, now and then, and if this method will not bring him around, let him go, and angle for another-—Maxie Miller. SEEING WHIT9 By A B- Mann, In the Literary Digest sometime ago there was an article under the caption “Christ, but not our Christianity, for India.’” The article begins: “Certain men in the East, assert an Indian philosopher, spenr their nights in cursing God because He al lowed Western civilizers to get into their lands, and the Indian Social Re former, a Hindu-edited paper, says that the Christian rarras ionary has no chance for a hearing, now, unless he distinguishes between Christ and Christianity, and between Christian ity and Western Civiization ” In Batimore, a few years ago, an East Indian convert expressed a simi ar opinion. Indignant at mistreat ment, this is what he said: “I cannot understand the American white man. He come to my country, where we worship a million gods, and he tells us about his Christ. I like his Christ and come over here to learn about him, then go back and get my people to give up their million gods and like his Christ- He gets me over here and hd calls me nig ger.” He told of an incident, saying, “I start into a show and the white man push me back, saying ‘You can’t come in here, you nigger,’ I tell him no; nigger low, mean; you the nigger. Then, in all seriousness he concluded, “I like Christ; I do like Christ, but damn the American White man!” It will be remembered that students in the universities of Japan rose up in rebellion against white teachers to ward the Japanese. Just a few months ago the civil authoritiese in China prohibited the showing of Ben Hur because t was considered Christian propaganda- In these incidents is found conclusive evidence of the re volt of the heathen, as we call them, against the American white man’s race prejudice which so emphatically contradicts his teachings concerning justice, equity, love, and brotherhood. The one great hope of Christianity in its work is that those who are thus incensed shall be able to disriminate between Christ and the actions of those who confess Him with their mouths and deny Him by their actions. LOLA STEWART'S COLUMN (For The Literary Service Burea«j) ITEMS IN NEGRO HISTORY Many would justify this treatment, or rather their mistreatment, of the Negro use “The Curse of Noah” as one of their arguments. The story of Noah, the husandman, who drank too much of the wine of his own vineyard, is well known; but the Caucasians have given out the wrong interpretation—one that coin cides with what they want to believe. Upon hearing their version of the story even a child would consider* such a God to be unjust and unmerci ful; then how could a sane and in telligent adult honestly believe that the great Jehova would use the mouth of a drunken, irate father to utter a prophecy, it was not efficacious, for it was not fulfilled- The view com monly held in the North as well as in the South, that Negro’s history or his civilization begins with the arriv al of the first slaves in Virginia, if correct, might perhaps strengthen the “Curse of Noah-” But it is utter ly false; for the Negro and his kin dred built up Egypt, Phoenicia, the mother of the alphabet, and the great cities of Nineveh and Babylon. The Jews were enslaved by descendants of Ham; both in Egypt and Babylon. Ethiopians traded with Solomon when Jerusalem was at its greatest. With the advance of Mohammedism, the Negro for converts to Islam helped to conquor Northern Africa and Spain. Mora than once have de scendants of Shem and Japheth been conquered and enslaved by Ham.. Telling Anecdotes That Re flect By R- A. Adams (For The Literary Service Bureau) We objected to Will Rogers’ use of the word “nigger-” We protest use of the word “darky” by writers and speakers among white people- We resent stories which reflect on the integrity of our race, when such stories are used by white people but members of our race use suck stories “right on-” Dunbar's turkey story, the shrewd Negro who claimed to have a “pos sum” in his bag when he had a hag, and others of their ilk are used to commend the sagacity of the Negro, but they emphasize his dishonesty, or the prevalent accusation of dis honesty Not long ago, at a meeting of min isters and laymen, a layman told of a Negro who had chicken often and told his pastor he prayed for chicken When the pastor informed the broth er that he had prayed yet failed to get chicken, the brother remarked, "Well, elder, you knows de Lawd don’t deliver nothin’ ” To match this a high churchman told of an old Negro who was sick. The doctor advised: “Eat chicken broth and stay in out of the night air ” The sick man inquired, “But, doc, how ken I eat chicken broth and stay in outen de night air?” In both cases the inference was that Negroes steal the chickens they eat. I think it is evident that we are in consistent when we use these stories which reflect, and then object when others use them CENSUkE NOT By R. A. Adams (For The Literary Service Bureau) Condemn not those who tried and failed, ‘Gainst whom misfortune dire pre vailed, For you can never tell, I wot, When failure such shall be your lot Don’t mock others in their defeat, From vantage ground forced to re treat, For you may be the next to know Defeat by some malicious foe Don’t scorn those who lie helpless, broke | By some misfortune’s cruel stroke, ! For you some day may helpless lie, While priest and Levite pass you by So- whate’er others may befall, j As they may drain cups of gall, Show mercy, for fate may decree, That such may your own potion be. WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT US “A truer conception of human so ciety must take the place of the false ideas by which our minds are held in bondage. Our racial anti pathies and hates and fears would dissolve if we learned to think of our fellow men as partners in the biggest and most exhilarating of al! games, the game man is playing against the universe-” —J- H. Oldham in “Christianity and the Race Problem.” THE USE OF WORDS ecumenical, ek”yu-men’i-kel, a. Of or pertaining to the habitable world, or to the Christian church through out the world; universal. An ecume nical should be called to solve prob lems concerning all peoples, edacious, e-da’shus, a.. Given to eat ing; voracious; devoring, greedy, ravenous.. I am sure the fat lady in a circu3 must be edacious. aduce, e-dius’, vt. To call forth; draw out; deduce; evoke; extract! bring to light. By clever questioning the detective educed the hidden things in the vistim’s life. effable, effa-bl, a. That can be ut tered or explained; utterable; speak able.. The truth was sublime and yet ef fabe.. CCC Worker Wins Honor able Discharge and Back Pay NEW YORK, April—It requir ed just one month and six days to get an honorable discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps and his last month’s pay for Eddie Simons, Harlem youth, after the NAACP took up his case- The story is an in teresting one, illustrating as it does some of the difficulties confronting young Negroes in the forestry serv ice officered largely by white South erners, as well as the willingness of the Administration to do justice when pressed for action. Young Simons was dishonorably discharged and his last month’s pay withheld at Camp Number 6, North Lisbon, N. J., on September 26, when he refused to stand and fan flies from a white officer, Lt- J- A: Elmore of the 16th Infantry, temporarily in charge of the camp Simons told the officer he did not think fanning flies was part of his duty. Lt- Elmore thereupon dishonorably discharged the lad and denied him his last month’s pay although admitting that Simons’ record was good The NAACP- immediately took up the case and protested to Robert Fechner, director of the Emergency Conservation Work, who acknow ledged his letter, and promised in vestigation. Three weeks later direct or Fechner again wrote the NAACP that he had directed that. u J«y ■ ■ ■« improved 13 UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY I chool Lesson (By REV. P B. FITZW^TER. D. D., I Member of Faculty. Moody Bible Inetltute of Chicago.) 1 ©. lilt, Weetern Newepaper Unler». Lesson for April 8 THE CHILD AND THE KINGDO LESSON TEXT—Matthew 18:1- I'd#' 19:11-16. I GOLDEN TEXT—Suffer little chil dren, and forbid them not to come onto me: for of euch Is the king dom of heaven. Matt. 19:14. PRIMARY TOPIC—Jeeua Blesses tke Children. JUNIOR TOPIC—Jesus and HI* Smallest Friends. I INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPj IC—Entering and Grewlng In thej Zingdom. TOUNO PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—The Sin of Negleettnc an4 Misguiding Children. I. The Greateet In thd Kingdom os Heaven (vv. 1-4). ( 1. Th« disciple’s question (v. 1)/ The prominence given to Peter In con nection with the announcement of Christ's purpose to build the church and tha payment of tribute with the Money In the fish’a mouth, provoked Jealousy on the part of the other dla-j eiples. Seeing that the kingdom wae to come to realization despite the tragedy of the cross, the disclplei thought it best to have settled their place of rank tn the kingdom. Instead ef entering Into sympathy with Jesus In the dark hour of his passion, they were supremely concerned with ths dignities to be conferred upon them selves. 2. Jesus* answer (vv. 2-4) Hi taught them concretely by placing i little child in their midst. Two vita.' truths stand out in his reply: I a. Condition of entrance into ths kingdom (v. 3). He showed them that the great question which should con cern them was as to whether they were really in the kingdom. Their behavior revealed the fact that they Deeded conversion before they could enter into the kingdom. Before the; could even see, much less enter into the kingdom, they must be born from above (John 3:3, 5). | b. Those possessing childlike humll itj»are the greatest (v. 4). It is high ly important that we understand child hood. The child is dependent, lowly, and docile. Doctor Morgan sets forth! the following characteristics of child-, hood: > (1) Imperfection. The child Is not only the emblem of imperfection but Is subconsciously aware of it Be cause of this it awaits instruction and correction in order for development. 1 (2) Simplicity. All the powers f the '■hild’s being express themselv ffeely, i^adily, and naturally. (3) Submissiveness. While the chll has Inherited sin yet it yields t\ the touch of ti:e skillful hand. Thl touch of the hand of the teacher an) the parent leaves its Impress upon ti»/ child to the end of its )ife. I II, Jesus' IdentificatloK With HU I Believing Ones (v. 6-9). I 1. Receiving the believer in Christ’/ name ' Is receiving Christ (v. S'! Through faith In Christ we bev. \\ God’s children, and so completely ■ onr life interwoven with his that v regards treatment of ns as treatm*f of himself. 2. The awful peril of causing a be ! llever to stumble (vv. 6-9). To caub, j to stumble means to give occasion t a moral fall. This particularly refer to the carnality and selfishness whlc! I were expressing themselveo In the db dples’ contention for pre-ermripnc Their behavior was not only an u Jury but. a stumbling block to other., Bvery Christian should solemnly Ir quire as to whether his life would hel or hinder his fellow believers.. Sin nlng against Christ’s own will meet sure and awful fate. The doom wi, be worse than drowning in the with a milestone around the neck. 1 will be eternal fire (v. 8). i III. The Heavenly Father's Spec.ia Bare for Believers (vv. 10-14). . 1. They are under angelic guardian •hip (v. 10). So precious is the believ er in God’s sight that angelic inessen gers are provided (Heb. 1:10). ■!' 2. The Son of man came especially to save the lost (vv. 11-14). The heavj enly Father does not will that anyond should perish. All are the objects of the Father's seeking love. IV. Jesus Receiving Little Childre# (Matt. 19:13-15). [ The setting of this text should be ’most carefully noted. Jesus had heed speaking of the sanctity of marriage which is the bulwark of the home' Into the sacred enclosure of the home comes childhood to complete and en. noble It. 1 * 1. Children brought to Jesus (v. |8). Most likely they were brought fry their parents. Parents naturally desire the blessing of the Lord for, their children. Many parents who are careless as to themselves, desire to' ■bring their children Into touch with uesus Christ. j 2. Rebuked by the disciples (r. 13). [They regarded children as too Insig nificant to engage the Lord’s atten tion. 3. The disciples rebuked by Christ fr. 14). These words uttered by the Lord have placed a peculiar dignity upon children. [ 4. Christ laid his hands upon the ahlldren (r. 16). This action no doubt Indicated his pronouncement of bless-, lug upon them and his tenderness'for, I □
