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— St. Benedict s Church Father J. C- Itely S- —Pastor Madoline E. Sterling—Reporter -- The ladies of the Altar Society are plansing a Friday and Saturday Bake sale, for the first week of May; this will be followed by a May Rummage S&le, the following week all Parishion ers and friends are asked to send them all they can., from their spring house cleaning. that will help with this sale. The St. Benedict’s “Visiting Com mittee’’ was active last Sunday, and made their usual monthly visits to the Douglas County Houspital, car rying fruit and literature to the masy patients there; and also visited the! homes of the sick of the parish. They found Mrs. Daniels, of 35th and Blondo, ^iuch imqroved, but still unable to get about without the aid of a crutch. Mrs Mamis Long, of 2638 Binney Srteet is well enough to be out again, and her many friends will be glad to se her at church next Sunday. The death of Mrs. Evelyn Davis, of 2927 No. 27th St. was a distinct shock to the entire parish, although she had been in poor health for some time, she was not considered in im mediate danger of death. Her body has lain in state for the past two days at her home, surrounded by a constant host of friends. Her rela tives are here from their western home and the funeral, a Raque Mass, will be held at St. Benedict’s Church Tuesday Morning at 9:00 o'clock. Father GaissiUy.the former pastor of St. Benebict’s, will preach the sermon. The body will be buried in Holy Sepulcher Cemetary. Mrs. Davis leaves a sister, Mrs. Mary Williams of Pine Ridge, Wyom ing, a cousin, Mrs. Ada Brown, of Casper Wyoming, a brother, Mr Kale Yancy, of this city and a large number of friends and acquaintances to mourn her loss. Mrs. Davis has been accom panied at her home by a devoted friend, Mrs- Sarah Lindsey, who feels her loss as though they had been united by the bonds of blood. It was she thhat was with her on last Monday nght when death came, and she sum moned help and has been cosstantly carrying-on, for the assistance of the family and friends, etvery since. The ladies of the St. Peter Claver’s Guild held “Wake” on Monday night, and served sandwiches, cake and coffee to hhe many relatives and friends that were there. The seven sorrowful mysteries of the “Rosary” were said and many -were the fervent prayers that were offeed up fo the repose of her soul. The room was banked with many beautiful floral offerings, from clubs and friends anr candles burned at the head and foot of the lovely casket. Myers Funeral Home will be in charge Conformation will take place at St Benedict’s Church Sunday April 22nd at 2:30 p. m., with Bishop Rummell officating Christ Temple 26th and Burdette Sts. O. J- Burckhardt—Pastor J. W. Goodwin—Asst. Enna Pankey—Reporter Sunday wras a baner day in some respects wth us at the Tempe, Elder Irvisg brought us a great message on Faith at 11 a. n. that al were elated over, and many helpful thought were gamed. ana amp. in. auuci Steams brought us a great message on the Modem Day Church and its present methods of operation. This message produces to your mind a new thought on the laxity of the pre sent day church program. Brother Steam will continue this sermon on Sunday evening asd I wish all who are really interested in the future of God’s church and people might hear this great speaker on this very important subject, Sunday evening at 8 p. m. Sunday mornng the Lord beng willing the pastor will fill his own pulpit. The church is at work Deaconess Vann is leading a Basd of Missionary Workers that are real accomplishing something. The bible classes on Tuesday and, Thursday nights aTe growing tfnore andmore interesting week by week. The Friday night prayer meeting are on fire practically from stat to finish. You will do yourself a favor to drop into some of these meetisgs. The church is now in a financial drive and we are praying for success. Please pray * with us along this line. Bethel Baptist Church 29th and T Streets Rev. F. S- Goodlet—Pastor Mrs. J. C- Collins—Reporter A - Sunday School was well attended wth many members of the church taking a new interest in the Sunday School work, which was very much appreciated by the faithful Superin tendent and Assistant H- C- Gamer and B- S. Sutton. Morning worship was a spiritual treat for all that availed themselves of the opportunity to come and hear the very fine musicale rendered by the Senior Choir; and the very con structive message from the Pastor, the subject “The Eternal Certainty ” B. Y. P. U. was truly enjoyed by all present with the City President, Mr- Cooper of Salem being with us. He gave some very high points on different anges of the work of the Local and State activities, after which the Church went immediately is to evening services Mr. McCloud, of Baltimore, Md., was introduced to the congregation and gave a very interesting talk on National Negro Problems and their Solutions. Visitors and friends are welcome to come and worship with us at the Bethtl Baptist Church. Church of God 2025 North 24th Street M- E- Ashley—Pastor E. V. Dixon—Assistant Pastor Mrs. B- M. Welch—Reporter Sunday Schoo opened at 9:30 a- m. 1 At 11:30 a.m. Elder Marion Ashley brought a great message in the last days your son’s and daughters shall prophesy: Joel 1st chapter and the 28th verse. At 5:45 p. m. Sister Dollie Willus brought us a splendid message First Corinthians and the 7th chapter. At 8:30 p. m. our pastor preached on eight reasons why I belong to the Church of God. Salem Baptist Church 22nd and Seward Street* Rev. Fort—Actng Pastor Minne Harris—Reporter Salt*n Baptist Church Sunday Sehol open at its usual time with Supt F. Wesley, presiding. All classes seem to be getting much out of the lesson. Every teacher was constuct ed in teachers meeting to their pupils Were were addressed by Rev. E.H. Hilson. who gave us many encourag ing remarks. At 11 a. m. Rev. E. H. Hilson brought to us a powerful gospel mess age . His subject was, “P aul’s Thorn in the Flesh.” Our hearts were ! made to rejoice as he spoke to us. At 5:30 p. m. theB. Y. P. U- open ed with E. L. Young. Group No.4, the young men’s group gave an n spiratioaal program. The Gateway quartette rendered two wonderful selectons. No. 4 is tryng to win the contest. Mr. Lorenze Brooks gave the closing remarks. He stated that their program was the best ever rendered at Salem. At 8 p. jm. Rev. Hilson brought us another soul stirring sermon. The subject was “God is Slow Like That ’’ Text read thus, “The Mills of Justice Grinds Slow But Exceed ingly Fine.” He stated, “That we are in too big of a hurry sometimes therefore we fail to get the blessing He also stated that inGod’s own ap pointed time the Black Man will get full Justice. You will miss a Gospel Treat when you fail to hear Rev^ E H Hilson. It seems like old times to have Rev. Hilson with us again. We are glad to have him back. He was well received by the members and friends of Salem. Pilgrim Baptist Church 25th asd Hamilton Sts Rev. Jas. H- Dotson—Pastor Services wer well attended last Sun day. Sunday School at 9:30 with Supt. Fred Dixon in charge. Morning services began at 10:45 o’clock. After devotions which was in charge of the deacons, the pastor Rev. Dotson brought a message which was very timely. The audience sat very quiet while it was being delivered and any number came forward and ex pressed themselves as having enjoyed it. One young woman joined the church. In the atfemoon Rev. Jones of Mt. Moria h preached the sermon that will long be remembered. He so beautifully compared the church with the human body saying that as the muscles, veins and etc., that go to make up the human body cooperate, so must the auxilliaries. departments and the members of the church of God cooperate; and that the members should be so closely connected that when their brother or sister is in trouble they should be. The choir sang and Mt. Moriah’s choir sang with them. B. Y. P. U. oqened at six with the president J. W. Dacus in charge. Mrs. Anna Johsson had charge of the devotions. Group No. 3 rendered the program which consisted of a reading by Mrs. Lulu Aditms and a short talk on the lesson by D. Wesley Jones, Miss Dortch at the piano. Evening services began at 7:45. Rev. E. W. Anthony ex-pastor of Salem brought the message to a very Attend Some Ckurch Every Sunday If you get any service out of this church directory write us a line or two we waut to serve- . Churches Before you buy your household noeds^ consult the pages of the Oma ha Guide first... That will make your paper a bigger and better paper..... Notice—Because I have been unable to reach a few of the pastors of some chures, I am asking that any church omitted, will please get in touch with me, or send in a written statement, regarding your church activities, and I will gladly enter the same in this column Any error or ommision in the present arrangement, if brought to my attention, will be cheerfully corrected The Editor. We live not by bread alone The soul is like unto any other part of the body. It must be fed and where is the food? The Church is the only place. Make your choice of the following Churches and attend some church every Sunday. ADVENTIST. I United Sabath Day Adventist, 2320 N. 28th Ave- Rev. M. M. Boodle, Pastor. Sabath day services (Satur day). Sabath school 9:30 A. M. Mrs L. Smith, Supt- Sermon, 11:00 o’clock Jr. and Sr- Mission meeting. 3:00 p m-. conducted by Mrs. A. B Wright, and Mrs- Edith Boodle. Sunday, Sermon and Song Service. 7:30 P. M. Senenth-Day Adventist Church, 28th aad Lake Sts. . .... Brother George Anderson, Church Elder. Acting Pastor. Sun Down Vespers, Friday Evening. Saturday Services, Sabbath-school, 9:45 A- M-, Mrs. Ethel Anderson, Su perintendent- Sermon, 11:00 o’clock, Missionary Volunteer Society. 4:00 P. M-, conducted by Mrs. Anna Part ridge. Prayer meeting. Wed. evening 8:00 P. M. Zion, 2215 Grant St-, Rev. C. C Harper, Pastor Services—Sunday school. 9:30 a. m. Mr. Harry Anderson, superintendent. Sermon, 11:00 a. m- and 8:00 p- m Prayer meeting, B. Y. P- U. 6:00 p. m. Mr- Murray Landrum, Presi dent, ■ ' I Salem. 22nd and Seward. Sts-, Rev. E. W. Anthony, Pastor. Services—Sunday school. 9:30 a.m. Mr. F. L- Wesley Superintendent Sermon. 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 6: p. m. W. M- Cooper President. Prayer Meeting. _ Mt. Moriah 24 and Ohio Sts. Rev. F. P. Jones, Pastor Services, Sunday school, 9:30 a- m. M rs. A. B. Speese superintendent. Sermon 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 6:00 p. m. Mr- M- Niles, President. Mission society Meeting, every 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoon, conduct I ed by Mrs. F. P. Jones. _ I Paradise 23rd and Clark Sts., Rev. IN. C. Cannon. Pastor; Rev. P. M Harris, Assistant, Pastor Services— Sunday school, 9:30 a. m., Mr. C. H. Garner, superintendent. Sermon, 11:00 and 8:00 o’clock Prayer meeting wed- evening B. Y. P. U. 7:00 p- m- Mr. J. Henderson, President. | Mission .Art Club. Thursday afternoon conducted by Mrs. A. M. Busche. I Pilgrim—1320 N. 25th St. Rev. J. A- Dotson, Pastor. Services— Sunday school. 9:30 A. M., Superin tendent, Mr. Fred Dixon. B Y. P. U. 6:00 p. m- Mr. J- W Baker, President Tuesday evening, 8:00 o’clock, Gen eral Group Meeting. Men’s Laymen, Mr. George Lewis, President. Heart to Heart Club, Mrs. Fannie Porter President* Willing Workers Club, Mrs. Fannie Porter, President. Elver Loyal Club Miss Nicholson, President. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Senior Red Circle, Thursday, 6:30 p. m. Mrs. Fletcher, President. Junior Red Circle Wed. 4:30 p. m., Miss Mildren Dotson, President. Missionary meeting. Wed. 2:00 p. m. CATHOLIC. St. Benedict The Moore, 2423 Grant St. Father J. C. Daly S. J., Pastor. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m., Sister Mary Daniel, Superintendent. Low Mass, 9:00 A. M. High mass, and Benediction, 10:15. Altar society Tuesday afternoon, 2:00 p. m. M rs. M. Sterling, President, j Peter Claver Guild Monday 8:00 p. j m. Mrs- Ona Glass, President. Week Day Mass every morning, 8:30 Christ Temple—26th and Burdette Sts. Rev. O. J. Burckhardt, Pastor Services, S. S. 9:30 a- m. Rev. J. W. Gooden, supt Sermon, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m-, conducted by Deacon Stafford, and Elder Hunt ley Mission Band Meeting, Monday even ing, 7:30 p. m. by Mrs. Wills Vann Bible Class and Bible Institute, Tues day evening, 7:30 p. m. conducted by Brother J. C. Parker, and Rev. Tanzimore. METHODIST St. Johns, 22nd and Willis Ave. Rev. L. P. Bryant, Pastor. Services— S. S. 9:00 a. m. Mr. W. E. Webb, supt-, A. C. E. League, 6:00 p. m. Mr. Rucker. i Sermon, 10:45 a. m- and 7:45 p- m Class Meeting, Tuesday evening, con ducted by the Pastor, Rev. Bryant. Bethel A. M. E. 2430 Franklin St. Rev. J. W. Williams, Pastor. Services— S. S. 9:45 a. m. Mrs. Maggie Smith, Supt. Sermon, 11:00 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. A. C- E- League, 6:30, Mrs. Etta Mae Woods, President. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Choir Rehersal, Thursday evening, 7:30. Clair Chapel, 22nd and Miami Sts. Rev. Alfred Clay, Pastor. Services, S. S- 9:30 a- m-, Mr. R. R Boone Superintendent. Sermon, 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m Lucille Gray, President Choir Practice, Friday at 8:00 p. m. Board Meeting, Monday 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 8:00. Cleaves Temple, 25 and Decatur St*. Rev. O. A. Calhoun, Pastor Services, S. S. 9:45 a. m. Mr. Charles Stallworth, Staperntendent. Sermon, 11:00 a. m. and 7»45 p. m. by the Pastor. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday evening Mission Society, Wednesday after noon. Forward Step Clnb, Tuesday evening, by Rev. O. A. Calhoun Stewardess Board Friday Afternoon; Choir Rehersa, Friday evening. Allen Chappel— 25th and R Sts. (South Omaha) Rev. W. S'. Metcalf, Pastor. * Services, S. S. 9:30 a. m„ Mr. John Fellows Supt. Sermon, 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening, 7:30. Metropolitan Spiritual Church, Lake St-, near 24th. Rev. R. W. Johnson, Pastor. Services, S. S. 1:00 p. m., Mrs. Ransome, Supt Church services, 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday, Rev. Johnson. Church Services Tuesday and Thurs day, evening at 8:00 o’clock. Rev. Johnson. Prayer Clubs Monday, 8:00 p. m. conducted by Mrs. Payton. Penny Club, Wednesday 8:00 p. m. by Mrs. Grffin. Choir rehersal, Friday evening. St. Phillipe Episcopal Church—21st and Paul St. Father B. E. Holly, Priest Sermon and Holy Communion First and Third Sunday at 11 a. m. Sermon and Holy Communion second and third Sunday at 7:30 p. m Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Mr. Dil lard Crawford, Supt Regular morning services every Sun day at 11 a. m. Auxiliaries— Vespers meet second Tuesday in each month. W. M. Haynes, Senior Ward en and B. B. Cowans, jr. warden. Women’s Auxiliary—Mrs. John Al bert Wiliams—President. Mrs. J. C. Donley—Secretary Meets every Thursday afternoon. Altar Guild—Mrs. Augustus Hicks —President. Mrs J. C. Donley—Secretary. Meets Every Tuesday night. Choir Guild—Mrs. Margaret Wil iams—President. Mrs. Dalaire McCoy—Secretary. Meets every Thursday night. Dorcas Society—Mrs. H. Wiggins— President Mrs. J. C- Donley—Secretary. Meets every Friday afternoon. I good audience. We were glad to note the visitors at all the services. You are always welcome at Pilgrim. Two additions to the church in the e vening, one by Christian experience and one for baptism. All choirs of the city are invited to take part in the pageant “The Old Ship of Zion,” which was arranged by the state president J. W. Dacus. Practise every Holiday night at Pilgrim at eight o’clock. This pag east will be presented as a pre-con vention program at Bethel So. Omaha during the State Association in June. Rev. Bryant of St. John will preach a special sermon for the Missionary society the fifth Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. Don’t forget the Mother • and Daughter Reception to be given Church. The program will be dif ferent and we are sure you will enjoy We are asking every mother and daughter to be present and help make this a big affair. Any woman who would like to be mother for a daugh ter that evening call or get in touch with Mrs. Jane Johnson the president, j or Mrs. J. H. Dotson chairman of the program committee. The Sesier and Junior Red Circles are working jointly with the Mission society and hope to make this one an interesting be held the last Thursday evening in this month and we are asking all members of the various groups to be present. Final arrangements for the reception will be made. Pleasant Green Baptist Church. 22nd and Paul St. Rev. P. J. Price—Pastor. Bessie King—Church Cleark. The governess rally was a success. The rally netted the church $362.33 The following na/med persons were governesses: Mrs. Etta Clayton raised $111.00— Mississippi. Mrs. A. D. Turner raised $78.50 —Oklahoma. Mrs. Mary Curren raised $61-00— Alabama. Mrs. Georgia Cooper aised $31.10 —Louisiana. Mrs. Esteller Watters raised $19.40—Arkansas. Mrs. Lottie Keys raised $15.00— Kansas. Mrs. Dollie Johnson raised $13.10 —Missouri. Mrs. Getta White raised $7.17— Texas. Sister Etta Clayton was victorius in raising funds for our Church. Sis ter A. D- Turner second, Sister Mary Curren, third, Sister Georgia Cooper, fourth; Sister E- Wattes, fifth, Sister L. Keys, sixht. Sster Zetta White, seventh. The church highly com mends the Governesses for their time ly efforts in financial drive of only 72 days. The church has set their seal of approval on the plan for the fin ascial drive by the pastor, Rev. P. J. Price. The Rev. Price is a construc tive Pastor. Our Sunday School is progressing nicely also the, B. Y. P. U., the Star Light Band, Mission Circle, and the Choral Club. Rev, P. J. Price conducted a re of the South Side St. John Baptist Church, which was a grand success. There were four converts gained for baptism. The Lord has wonder fully blessed our Church with a manp who carries a program to the people and the Church. The Cleave Temple 25th and Decatur St Rev. O- A. Calhoun—Pastor. Charles Stallworth—Reporter Sunday school opened at 9:45 a- m All were present and were inspired by the lesson- Plans were 'made for the Big Calico Carnival- Miss Ar nett Capleton was elected to repre sent Cleaves Temple in the big Sun day school popularity contest which is fixing to take place soon- Miss Capleton is one among our most popular Sunday School students and will occupy one of the booths at the Calico Carnival. Sunday was quarterly Conference day- The presiding Elder, Dr- L- E B. Rosser, preached a wonderful and powerful sermon. His text was Jesus Shall Reign and Control Until All the Enemies shall be put under His feet” He talked of critici sms and especially in this age, and however critizes Negroes in business. In part he said, “We Love to criticize and find fault of the east thing about a Negro business, if its nothing but the prices are wrong-” Then he talked of how business and laws are set up to oppress rather than help. The mass of people are always oppressed by laws, while the ones who need it least reap the bene fit It matters not what my little mind may think of it, the world has made alms to suit the upper people Then he talked of conditions as exist ed, when Christ came,.and that the only way to change conditions is to change the hearts and minds of the eople-” The sins of the world is what is oppressing the people. God’s Kingdom must triumph. Tt takes a prophet to stand in the rnris of smoke, and the evile of today and say that God's K’ngdojn must t umph Dr- Rosser preached a great sermon and his deep forceful and spiritual sermon was enjoyed by all. Sunday evening at 3 o’clock we ha ’ another b:g sermon by Dr- Williams of Bethel A. M. E. Church. H preached a great sermon about what Christ wants us to do- The cong. le gation was stirred as never before Clair Chapel. 22nd and Miami St. Rev. Alfred Clay—Pastor. H- W. Smith—Reporter. Sunday school and morning services were well attended- At the momin; services. Rev. Anthony preached s wonderful sermon- At 3 o’clock. Mrs. Farmer of Union Memoral. preached a soul stirring semon and a splendid pogram was also rendered e thank Mrs- Clay and Mrs. Kirtle: for their earnest and untiring effort? to get up such a wonderful crowd of j such a good group of ladies and the supporters. The forum had a good program Visitors are always welcome to all services- We will be glad to welcome you Church of The Living God. —C. W. F. F. 2316 N- 25 th St Rev. I. Graham—Acting Pastor. Clara Graham—Reporter. Sunday school opened at 9:30 with a large number present The lesson was taught from Matt 18th chapter Bro- P. H- Robinson, Supt gave a very nteresting talk about how we should forgive one another- The morning service opened at 11:30 o’clock. Rev. L. Graham preached from Matt. 16th chapter, “Subject,1 Was a Never Failing Church.” We had nine visitors present- We are always glad to have visitors to come to our church- We are asking all our friends to come and help us in our coming rally of the 29th of this month- We ask our friends to come aud hear Rev. I. Graham- I think you will enjoy him Our evening services are at 8 p. m Rev Holmes was with us Sunday evening and preached a wonderful sermon St. John A. M. E. Church. | ‘The Friendly Church” 22nd and Willis Ave. Rev. L. P. Bryant—Pastor. The services at St- John’s last | Sunday was well attended through j out the day. Rev. Bryant’s subject | Sunday morning was “Gratitude and . Courage.” Some of the things we should thank God for as brought out in his sermon are as follows: 1— That there is a church of God, for collecting all of us togehter. 2— That we have a Christian back ground, due to the lives of our fore parents. 3— For the place to retreat from the World and pore out your soul before God. 4— That the Church will go on for ever making friends every day. This we should do in a vocal way by song and prayer The experience of the past should ; inspire one for the future, because all Christians should grow stronger every day. His subject was “What Is Your Age ? ” The outstanding thoughts for the evening service were: Don’t measure your life by the number of years you have lived but by what you have done for Christ and His cause, for the sum af one year, if he has lved none for God equals zero The sick of the Church: Mrs- Maude Ray wll be home from the hospital i in a few days- Brother M- Wright, j Sister Audrey Caldwell, Mrs- Colquett j all of whom we wish a speedy re I covery. rnday April 2Uth will be Union day of Prayer at St- John’s and it \ is hoped that everyone will come for prayer, some time during the day Prayer is the most needed thing in this great nation of ours today The first financial bulletin of this church year was passed out last Sun day- The pastor and officers wish ti thank the commitee who worked so hard to make this bulletin possible and the members and friends for their fine support- We know there were scfitte whose report did not show as much as they would like, but it is not always the amount but the spirit in which you give- If you have done your best, the Lord knows it and if you have not done your best He knows it Let us all pray that St- John’.' well as financially by the time the next bulletin comes out There were no visitors cards turn ed in last Sunday but we were glac to see vsitors present- We hope yoi will come next Sunday night Apri 20th and hear Mr- Max Yergin wh< has spent several years on the missior fields of Africa, n the Y- M- C- A work. Mr.Yergin is a man whon we should all be very proud, for th( great work he is dong The all request program will no! be until the fifth Sunday night, s; get in your requsets now- First i* first served Just watch the Omaha Guide foi! 4 all your church news and social news « QUOTATIONS FROM NEGRO AUTHORS “Leadership which, like s contract, ceases to function in the absence of ‘consideration.' ieaue.ohtp tnat recei ves its sanction from the principles of quid pro quo, is leadership that we should encoruage is leader ship wiiich has a keen and abiding interest in posterity and therefore endeavors to bring to the fore the latent possibVties of the group.” A. H. Maloney in “Race Deader ship.” , '— Improved UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY I chool Lesson <By REV. P. ». PITS WATER, O. D, X*mb*r »f PMUltj. Ifoodr RibU Iutltat* •( Chl«tf» ) R If 14. Wtftan Nmmptr Unloa. . C- .—111 '■ -!■ Lesion for April 22 CUR ALL FOR THE KINGDOM J i.GSSON TEXT—Matthew 19:19-99. I GOLDEN TEXT—I have .hewed yon all thing., how that .0 laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to re member the words ef the Lord Je.ua hew he said, It Is more bU.sed to •Its than to receive.—Acts 19:11. PRIMARY TOPIC—A Poor Rich JUNIOR TOPIC—Giving Je.ue First Place. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP IC—The Right U.e of Money, j TOUNO PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP IIC—Stewardship of Possessions. , The lesson title Is likely to be mis understood and the teaching misap plied. Jesus did not directly, nor by Implication, teach that eternal Ufa can be obtained by parting with pop sessions. In his dealing with the young " man, Jesus showed him his erroneoui notion as to personal goodness and j endeavored to reveal unto him hla own I nssentlal nature. I I. A Certain Young Man Came to i Jesus (v. 16). For a full view of the characteris tics of this man see Mark 10:17-80 and Luke 18:18-30. j L His virtues. a. Courageous (Mark 10:7). He wai! of high standing, a rich young rulsi (Luka 18:18, 23). To come to Jesus at this time meant to this young man1 ostracism from national fellowship. U inquired real courage for him to come to Jesus | b. Earnest (Marti,10:17). He cam. and knelt before Jesus thus showing hla sincere earnestness. , e. High aspirations (v. 16). H« wanted eternal life. There was ar aching void In his soul In the mid*, of pleasures which worldly affluei ,» brings <L Pious and moral (v. 20). From youth up he professed to have con formed to God’s holy law. He pos sensed such magnanimity of soul as tri call forth Christ’s love. e. He believed that Jesus could 1n! form him of the "good thing” to bei done to inherit eternal life. , Z His mistaken notions. j a. About Christ (v. 16). He es-> jteemed Jesus to be good but did n< i (apprehend him to be God. , b. Concerning himself. He was (righteous. He thought he was g. and that he could do something go.... thought that eternal life could he ob tained by good works II. Christ Dealing With the Young Man (vv. 17-22). Jesus skillfully led the young mar. to see his errors and then put hi. finger on the weak spot In his life. 1. Jesus’ question (v. 17). "Wb; calleth thou me good?" Without glv lug him a chance to answer he de clared that only God was good, as 11 to *ay, “I am good and therefore ! am God." I 2. Jesus' answer to the young man > Question (tt. 17-20). "If thou wilt ei tar Into Ufa, keep tha commandments.’ -Jesus here met him on his own ground namely that of the law. The law re reals sin and thus shuts the moutl jof a self-righteous sinner (Rom. 8:19) The law enrses Instead of saves (Gal |8:10). The gospel was given to ear* men from the curse (Rom. 1:18, 17). 8. Christ’s command (v. 21). Re plying to Christ’s citation of the com mandments of the law the young man glibly asserted that he had kept them all from his youth up. In Christ * command to go and sell his posses elons and distribute them to the poor he put his finger upon the weak spot 4. The young man’s decision (r. 22) He decided against Christ. In the su preme test he chose his wealth and let Jesus go. His going away sorrow fully proved that he was covetous and ' therefore did not love his neighbor as himself. III. Tha Relation of the Rich to the Kingdom of Heaven (tv. 23-26). This teaching concerning tha peril of riches was most timely. Covetous dom was fast taking hold of tha peo pie. Judas, one of the disciples, wa* well under its sway. I, It la difficult for the rich to en ter the kingdom (rr. 28, 24). This flfflculty Ilea not in the possession ol riches but In trusting riches. The step from possession to trusting Is a very short one. Riches are deceitful (Matt. 18:22). Tha tendency of Increasing wealth is to destroy the nobler life of the souL It lulls Into security (Rev. t:17); It leads to salf-lndulgenct (1 (Tim. 6:9), and to pride (Ezek. 28:5) Entrance of the rich Into the king dom is possible though difficult (rr. IB, 26). a. It la possible for the grace of Bod to sanctify riches. b. It la possible for the grace of God |a to open a man’s ayas that ha may tea bis downward soars# and repent. a It la possible for the grace of God Is change a man from self aeeklng |o self-sacrifice j 1 It la possible for the graaa ad God te make men humble. IV. Rewards for Following Onrisi (rr. 27-80). Those who turn their hacks epos their country and poaoeaalona fci Christ's sakt (hall receive • hundred ] fold te thli Ufa sod eternal life for > the world to wm» Thooe who for ! sake all to follow Qkdd shall reign i with Urn te cUry