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.V Wav.‘ Avvv V~wr~w< . â€"â€"â€". [ETERNATIWNAL LES SON, JJ‘XNI .- â€"_â€".â€"- Lceson II. Baptism and Temptation of Jesus, Matt. 3. 13 to 4. 11. Golden Text, Heb. 2. 18. Verse 13. Then cometh Jesusâ€"T0 get the point of this statement one must keep the background of the crowds coming to John’s baptism. To be baptized of himâ€"Not con~ fessing his sins, as all the others had done, but for the purpose men- tioned in verse 15. let. I have need to be baptized of theeâ€"Though John and Jesus were t). assume that John knew him. His very bearing was enough to convince the Baptist that here was no ordinary candidate, but One beside whom he was most unworthy. _15.- It eecometh us to fulfil all righteousnessâ€"He must leave un- done nothing _which had been re- vealed as the will of God. The SYmbolical act of baptism would not necessarily mean the same to all who submitted to it. ‘V‘While, .to most, it meant a, break 'with the past, and an entrance upon a bet- ter life, to Jesus it‘mean’t an en- trance unon “a new. phase of the accomplishment of his mission.” Thus it took the place of the anoint- ing which marked the assumption of their duties by the kings of old. But, by submitting to this ordin- ance, he was numbered among transgressors. 17. The Spirit of God'desconding as a doveâ€"We learn from John 1. 32 that the vision was given to John as well as to Jesus; whether the multitude saw it or did not see it we are not told. The dove is a fit- ting symbol of the Spirit, because of its gentleness and innocence. A voice . saying, This'is my beloved Sonâ€"The voice and the vision were a complete disclosure of the Messiaship of Jesus. By a Jew no fuller attestation that he was the Messiah could be asked than , this voice calling him Son of God. In whom I am well pleasedâ€"This would make it impossible to clas- sify Jesus with the multitude who, while being baptized, were con- fessing their sins. The words also imply that those who are found in him are also well pleasing to God. This and the preceding verse conâ€" stitute a strong scriptural support of the doctrine of the Trinity. Chapter 4, verse 1. Led up of the‘ Spiritâ€"Indicating that this momen- tous event in the life of our Lord was specifically ordained of God (compare Bob. 2. 10). Into the wildernessâ€"The wild desert waste west of Jordan was infested with wild beasts. “The temptation of the first Adam took place in a garden, that is, in a uni- verse as yet unspoiled by sin. The temptation of ,the second Adam took place in a wilderness, that is, in a world rendered desolate by his fall. and the ultimate effects of his victory will be to make it a garden again.” Tempted of the devilâ€"The exist- ence of a personal power of evil is plainly taught by Jesus. It is ex- tremely difficult to conceive of an impersonal evil force existing in opposition to the purpose of God. Some will find it easier to think of Satan confronting Jesus face to face on the threshold of his minis- try, for the decisive struggle, while others will think of his tempting Jesus mcrcly through ev'il sugges- tion. Allowance must be made for Oriental metaphor. ’ 2. He had fasted forty days and forty nightsâ€"Luke and Matthew differ as to the order of the temp- tations, but there seems to be no attempt to give them a strict chron- ological order. . 3. If thou are the Son of Godâ€" An expression of doubt as to his Messiuhship. - Command that these stones be- come broadâ€"The problem of Jesus was how to gain ascendancy over! men, and what sort of ascendcncy it was to be. First, he is tempted to build his kingdom on bread. I’l’hy should he, possessed of superhuman pow-ch. perish in this wilderness for want of food? 4 Man shall not live by bread aloneâ€"His mission could be fulfillâ€" ed only by his obedience to the will of God. To use his miraculous pow. er for his own advantage would be to set up his will as against the Father’s. By accepting this con- dition he proved his utter willing- ness to share the full human con- flict. ' Duty became more than food. . 5-7.â€"â€"Thc scoond temptation was to gain the ascendency over the semis of men by dazzling their sen. lea (Denney). The crowds would’ S _ - 0 be gathered at the passo‘ver feast, M . . , and his casting himself headlong closely related, it is not necessary from the dizzy height of the tem- ple parapet would awaken the wonder of people who loved marâ€" vels and sought a. sign. Would not his Father’s angels hear him up on their hands, according to the prom- ise of the ancient psalm, and he be preserved from danger? But Jesus shrank from any such cut to doâ€" minion over men. What he desired was not the applause of the gaping crde but the homage of believing hearts. From one of his favorite books, Deuteronomy, he refutes the suggestion of Satan, showing that he cannot expect the shelter of God in such a selfish and spectacular course. ‘ ‘ 8710. Finally, the devil taketh him to an exceeding high mountain, from whose height he beholds Jeri- cho, the City of the Palms; west- ward the shining minaretes of the holy city; on all sides the land of Israel; the roads leading to Da- mascus, Persia, Egypt, Arabia, and the Mediterranean coast. Here was the vision at least of all the king- doms of the world, whose glorygwas unquestioned. The people were looking for a victorious king who should liberate Israel from the hated yoke and restore, in greater splendor, the throne of David. Doubtless, also, it was inSatan’s power to give Jesus these things, earthly kingship would be equivnâ€" lent to his consenting to fall down and worship Satan; for his ordain- ed course was not one of comprom- ise with evil but of the worship and single service of God. His answer to the question as. to the kind of kingdom he should establish was that it should be an alliance with God for spiritual ends, not with'evil for a Worldly kingship. ‘ ‘ 11. Then the devil leaveth~â€"â€"In the threefold temptation he had exâ€" hausted the avenues of approach to the soul of Jesus, whom he found unassailable. Angels ministered unto himâ€"The ministry of angelic spirits seems to have been precious to. Jesus (Luke 2'2. 43). It ought to be a comfort to all Christians to know that the family of God in heaven have an abiding interest in all that per- tains to our human lot. as MAYOR ' WAS A FOR GER. Was Chief of a Gang 0pcreting in Sicily. Dramatic incidents are linked with the arrest of Signor Diego Cutrufelli, mayor of Graniti, near Taormin-a, Sicily, as chief confederâ€" ate in a big gang of “gentlemen” forgers. For months past the Ital- ian Government has tried to track the disseminators of an immense number of false bank notes, whereâ€" by hundreds of the Sicilian peas~ entry have been victimized. Whenever a suspect happened to be taken into custody the mayor of Graniti would almost invariably put in firstâ€"rate testimonials on be- half of the prisoner, or he would attend the hearing of the charge in person, and laugh at the “stupidâ€" ity” of the police, and demand the immediate release of the accused. His worship has played the trick once too often, and the suspicions of the magistrates were aroused. The government, acting upon secret information, despatched a brigadier with a squad of carabinieri, from Palermo, with instructions to make a thorough search for the forger’s den. In order to keep the towns- folk off the real scent the brigsdicr availed himself of a local tradition which says that the notorious Sici- lian brigand, Castro, who ended a dareâ€"devil career by murdering Commendatore«Ferrari, a rich land- lord, of Graniti, buried his booty somewhere in the neighbm-hood, be- fore his hasty {light to the United States. The brigadier explained that. the carubinicri had a clue, and had come to dig for the hidden treasure. When, however, the exploration work began to be extended to the mayor’s own premises, consterna- tion was caused by the swift disap- pearance of a number of lending men in local affairs. Such of the mayor’s colleagues as remained were closely watched by the police. The efforts of the diggers were soon rewarded, for, striking upon a massive marble slab that conceal- ed the entrance to the forgers’ cave, they found a laboratory, well proâ€" vided with acids, a printing press, and engraving blocks, and, in fact, all the usual apparatus of the pro- fessional forgcr. Twentv thousand pounds’ worth of exouisitely-iorged bank notes were ready for circula- tion. - 3F... Mistress â€" “Bridget, it alwavs seems to me that the crankiest mis- tresses get the best cooks ” Cookâ€"f “Ah. so on wid yer blarney!" ‘ in this way: His acceptance of the. WOMEN w’Ho surfer Dr. William’ Pink nus avg Be- gularity and toad. Health. Every woman at some time needs. a tonic. At special times unusual? demands are made ' upon her strength. Where these are addedl to the worry and hard work which falls to her lot, weakness will reâ€" sult unless the blood is fortified to meet the strain.- Weak women find in Dr. Wil- liams’ Pink Pills the tonic exactly suited to their needs. 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The Bastian electric heater, rc- ccntly invented in England, consists of tubes of quartz containing a spiral of nichcl or other wire mount-‘ ed in a frame. from which they can reztd'ly be'removed for renewal. Within a few seconds after the cur- rent is turned Ont-he tubes become incandescent, exposing a large red- lhot surface, “which can be used for cooking or heating. _ _..__'i«._.. Cur idea of a good man is one who merely thinks his swear words. at the other handicr.” A RESOURCEFUL QUEEN- A GADIBLER’S solemn. â€".. How Queen Alexandra Kept Her Left 8. Pathetic Letter to His Wife. ‘ Promise. “He yielded to temptation, and Queen Alexandra and the Em- evidently made a final plunge on press Marie of Russia recently pur- the Cesarewitch for the purpose of posed to visit the aged Countess recovering himself, but could not Donneskjoldâ€"Samsoe, who is living I do it, and then took the final step.” as Stege, in Moen, one of the Dan- 1 Such was the coroner’s summing-up ish Islands. The Countess has been of the evidence at the inquest on connected with the Danish Court the body of William Sherwood, mas- since childhood. ter of the Melton Workhouse, Eng- The Russian Imperial yacht Czar- land, who, a recent issue of the evna was ordered from St. Petersâ€" London Daily Chronicle tells, was burg expressly to convey their Maâ€" found dying from the effects of car- jcsties to the island, and the visit bolic acid poisoning. was arranged to take place on a By the man’s side was found a recent Saturday. ‘ pitiful letter addressed to his wife. But on Friday night a fierce gale in which he said: blew, and it was still raging on .My Dearest Wife,â€"â€"This will be Saturday morning. Meanwhile the last you will hear of me in this great preparations had been made world. I yielded to temptation, and all over the island to welcome theln‘ow I am going to take the whole Queen and her sister. ‘ upon myself. Look to my two fine The commander of theCzarevna boys, and do entreat them never informed the Empress that it was tolstart the cursed gambling. This impossible to sail through the nar- has been the Only thing between row straits leading to the island in us, hasn’t it. my dear? I cannot such weather. On hearing this the face out what hangs over my head. Queen, without saying a word, but I can say something about one went into the next room, telephonâ€" oi the heads who poses as a gentle- ed to Copenhagen, and ordered a man in Malton. but my blood be special train. In this way the royal upon him. Goodâ€"bye, and God ladies would have merely to cross bless you all. and if there is a lov the straits separating Moen from iug Saviour may He have mercy u?)â€" Zeeland in the ordinary steamer, on me.â€"â€"Your miserable husband. whereas the journey by yacht, W S. though pleasant in fine weather, A Malt-on chemist stated that on would have meant a considerable Wednesday evening Sherwood sent for two shillings’ worth opium for experimenting with plants, but witness refused to sun- ply it. A representative of another firm distance in a stormy sea. “In twenty minutes a. train will be ready,” was the. reply. The Queen went back to the room where her sister was still discussing with the commander the bad weath- of Melton chemists spoke of suppl-s or. In a few minutes the two sis- ing Sherwood with an eightâ€"ounce ters left'for the railway station, bottle of acid, which it was stated The special train was already wait- he had no authority to purchase irg for them and departed without for the workhouse on his own re- delay. There was indescribable de- Sponsibility. light on the island, where for a The jury returned a verdict In! week the population had been busi- suicide whilst ltmn‘vmrarily ins 1y decorating their streets and l and considered the firm 0f ~Tlu‘rrz'3"? houses ,for the royal visit, whichlhad not acted carefully in m , would never have taken place if'ing carbolic acid without the dn-rrr the Queen had not given proof of tor’s orders. her resourcefulness. u at .“I know,” said Jake, bracing himself again ;“but now I can get - â€"â€"-â€"â€"-- â€"â€"‘i‘â€"â€"-â€" â€"-â€"â€"- MOST MEI": ARE. “He’s perfectly at ease in any situation.” “I’ll bet he isn’t. 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In spite of : Ireatn'xent, the wound got no better and 'V.' the foot became more and more swollen ‘_ until it was several times its usual sizo. _5 ‘I he flesh was terribly bruised and black- _ cued and it was quite impossible for me ' I to walk. My husband’s mother at last brought me a box of Zam-Buk. This _ uas'applicd to the foot and it was sur- prismg In W soon I found relief from the "v. severe pain. A further supply of Zam- i- Buk was obtained and I persevered in using t-lis balm alone. In a couple of ’ days the swelling had gene down conâ€" 7 oidcrably, the di=coloration was less distinct and the sin was banished. In ' four days I coulr go about as usual : the ’3 bruised and injured foot had been thor- ‘ri' «finality cured by the timely use of Kam- :r, a u '. " ' "éffifiifiiisf‘cz‘at-aéfa‘w. z, . - meme... . - ‘ Ii ‘ :'“_'»i.-" v.2 . 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