LESSON VI.

THE INHOSPITABLE SAMARITANS.

Through what country was it necessary to pass in going from any part of Galilee to Jerusalem?

Ans. Samaria.

At what period of the Saviour's life did he pass that way?

Ans. And it came to pass when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem. LUKE ix. 51.

What did the Saviour predict of his crucifixion?

Ans. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. JOIN xii. 32.

Would the great effect of his death be uppermost in his mind at this period of his life? Ans. It would.

How did the Samaritans conduct themselves when the disciples asked for hospitality?

Ans. And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. LUKE ix. 53.

What did James and John request of Jesus respecting the Samaritans ?

Ans. And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? LUKE ix. 54.

What did Jesus say to this request?

Ans He turned and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. LUKE ix. 55, 56.

If the spirit of James and John had been of the truth that "the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them," what would they have asked?

Ans. That the Samaritans might be saved, and not destroyed.

Saved from what and into what?

Ans. Saved from ignorance of God as the Father of all men, into the truth that he is the Father of all men, and that all men are breth

ren.

Had the Samaritans known and believed this, how would they have treated Jesus and his disciples?

Had the disciples known and believed these truths, how would they have regarded the Samaritans?

Ans. As brethren in darkness.

What was Christ attempting to do to his followers?

Ans. To lead them into the light.

MIRACLES WORKED BY CHRIST FOR THOSE WHO WERE NOT OF THE JEWISH NATION.

Did Christ etxend his miracle-working power to any who were not Jews?

Ans. He did.

What did the centurion request of him at Capernaum?

Ans. Lord, my servant lieth at home, sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. MATT. viii. 6. What is a centurion?

Ans. The commander of one hundred Roman soldiers.

What was the character of the centurion?

Ans. Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof; but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. MATT. viii. 8.

What did Jesus tell him should transpire?

Ans. I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. MATT. viii. 11.

What is meant by these words of Christ? Ans. That men of all nations shall enjoy the fulfilment of the promise to Abraham.

What was the promise to Abraham?

Ans. In thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. GEN. xii. 3.

Did Jesus heal this Roman soldier's servant?

Ans. Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. MATT. viii. 13.