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The Herald, 1910-11-18, Page 3%unthvj, %cbooL • LESSON VI 1 1,—NOV. 20, 1910. Jesus in Gethsemane,—Matt. 26: 36-56. • Commentary, -1. The scene of the agony (vs. 36-38). 36. Then cometh Jesus, From the hallowed acetic of the last supper. With hint were the eleven disciples, Judas having already gone forth to the enemies of Jesus. They passed through one of the eastern gates of Jerusalem, deecende(1 into tiie valley of the Kidron and ascended the western slope of the Mount of Olives. Place. Jesus frequently retired here with his disciples. It was an enclosure, told sena believed it belonged to ceita.in friends of Jesus, possibly to Mary, the mother of Mark. Gethsemane. The present Gethsemane. is about three-quarters of a mile from the wall of Jerusalem, is almost a square, one hundred and sixty by one hundred fity feet, and contains eight venerable olive trees. The name 'neaps "oil press," an emblem of trial, distress, agony.---F.dersheim. The trees now standing are thought to be one thousandyears old and they may have sprung from the roots of the tree$ that were.standing in Christ's time. ,Sit ye here, Near the entrance. to the garden. While I go and pray yonder. Jesus had frequently gone alone to pray, Ilence the diseipies were not unfamiliar with his practise. He felt the need of communion with the Father in this crisis when the redemption of the world was at stake. 37, Took with him. Peter, James and John were the inner circle of Jesus' disciples. They were near to hint because of their faith, devotion and deep sympathy. They had been with him on the, Mount of Transfiguration, and in the room where he had raised the dead to life. They seemed to ender - eland him better than did the others, and ]fence were better able to syrupath- iee With him. This was a time. when his human nature craved sympathy. While he sought the Father's support on the one :isle, he desired human help en life other. Thew three had been witnesses of the Transfiguration, and now they were to witness the agony of Gethsemane. Very heavy. "Sore troll- bled."—R. V. The Greek word Inas in it the thought of absence from home. "The sorrow of a stranger in a strange laird. a homesick grief, a deep distreee." 38. Exceedingly sorowful. Enompassed with grief. It was a fear of the eros:. but in almost overwhelming, superna- tural woe that weighed upon 'his soul. Unto death. My soul is so dissolved in sorrow, my spirit is filled with such agony and anguish, that if speedy nuc-' cor be not given to my body death muet be the immediate eonsequence.—Clarke. Watch with Me. Jesus knew that the three diseipies whom he addressed. loved him, even though they were weak. and he• wished to have them near him, II. Jesus at prayer. (vs. 39-4.4). 3:1. Went forward a little (R. V.). Jesus went "about a stone's cast" (Luke 22: 41) from the three and prayed alone. Fell on his fare. Be kneeled down and pressed his forehead to the grounds in expression of his deep Humiliation and earnest supplication. Prayed. There aro seasons in human experience when nothing avails but prayer. Jesus was human as well as divine, and he poured out his sorrowfnl and oppressed soul in prayer. "We are here in full view of the deepest mystery of our faith; the two natures in one Person." 0 my Sather. Jesus had' taught his disciple's to pray, using the address. "Our Fath- er;" expressing his need, and filial love and confidence. If it be possible. Luke says, "If thou be willing." Jesus was not shrinking from his approaching death on the erose, He knew that it. was awaiting hint.. The "eup" that he men- tioned in his prayer. and which even then was being pressed to his lips. WAS the crushing weight of the sins of the world that was resting upon him, His human feelings and Inman reason were craving relief, if such: relief was in the divine will. The inquiry suggested it- self as to' whether there might not be another way of accomplishing man's re- demption. Not as I will. Hie own wish was gladly yielded to the: Father's will. This is the only satisfactory attitude for us to take, that of gird eubmiselon to the will of (led. It has been suggest- ed that Jesus feared that, the agony of Gethsemane might produce death, so that be could not come to the cross, there to pour out his life for the sins of the world. It is suppceed by others F OE 7 7//7 rWO" The WIf\t\\ \ - The Best premiums and the best values ever offered: Gold and Silver Watches, Gera Set Rings and Brooches, 1au,hter rrcducing Moving Picture Machines, Finely Decorated Tea Sets and many other premiums given l'ERRB for selling our high class (;old Em- bossed Picture Post Cards. The very latest designs in Views, Birthday Floral, Holiday. Comics, 4.c., at f for Mc. Seal WO worth and win. one of these fine premiums. 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He came to them, not to ascertain what they were doing, for he knew that, but to receive from them the human sym- pathy and consolation which they might afford. findeth them asleep—!'hey could scarcely have realized the full signifi- cance of the hour, yet their hearts were bowed down with grief, for Luke says that they were sleeping because of sor- row. one hour—Jesus had been in the deepest agony of soul and "his sweat was as it were great drops of blood fall- ing down to the ground" (Luke 22:44), but his disciples were apparently indif- ferent to his suffering and went to sleep. 41. watch and pray ---An exhortation ap- plicable to Christians at all times, yet emphatically in place upon that necasiota the spirit indeed is willing—The higher nature assented to the duty which lay upon them. the flesh is weak ---The low- er nature has its linti.t•ations. Their bod- ies were worn with grief and anxiety and sank quickly to slumber. Jesus re- eotntized their weakness, but commended the good that was in them. 42. the second time—His going the sec- ond and third times shows how great was the burden, and his intense earnest- ness and perseverance. Christ's prayer was answered, and answered in the same ways that God answers our prayers. The angel strengthening him (Luke) was a direct answer. What an example is this to us! If it wee necessary for Christ to pray three times, how many times ought we to pray! 43. their eyes were heavy—They could not keep them open; they were not able to resist drowsiness. Mark tells us that they knew not what to answer hint when be aroused them from their slumbers. They had no ex- cuse to offer. "It is a sad thing for the church to be sleeping while Christ is suffering and praying." 44. the same words—Not that Jesus merely repeated the same words each time, but these words were the substance of his prayer. This prayer is ''aa model of (1) earnest- ness, (2) directness, (3) perseverance, (41. faith, (5) submission.' III—Jesus betrayed (vs. 45-56). 45. sleep on .now—Jesus had gained the vic- tory. The hour for watching was over and now they could take their rest. There was now, probably, a short period of time before the coming of the trait- or. Rut Jesus was on the •alert and when he heard the approaching multi- tude and saw the lanterns and torches he aroused the sleepers. 46. let us be going -To meet Judas and the soldiers. Jesus is ready; without hesitancy lie turns his face toward the terrible suf- ferings of the. cross. 47-56. A great multitude composed of a• detachment of the Roman cohort sta- tioned in the Castle Antonia (John 18:3, 12, the band), of the Jewish temple- watch (Luke 12:52, the oaptains,of the temple) ; of others, including servants and dependents of the high priest (v. I1), and, in all probability, some fanati- cal chief priests and elders also (Luke 22:52), who wished to witness the cap- Lure.—Schaff'•. It was a time of intense oxcitemont. The. Jewish leaders, who hated Jesus, knew that they were deal- ing with no ordinary man. They had seen sufficient displays of his power to convince them that it was no email mat- ter to arrest ham and retain him as a prisoner, Hence the crowd that came out was aformidable One, armed as if they feared great resistance. Judas was carrying out Ids part of the agreement which he hada made with the chief priests. His perfidy 'is. manifested I'n the sign by which lie .pointed out Jesus. A German .writer • 11at3 said:. "Wouldst thou know 'what Satan can do and God Can suffer—what the basest of mankind lean commit and the best of mankind can hear? Behold the lips of Judas who kisses, and the cheek of Jesus who re- ceives the kiss," Note again the sahlta- tion of 'Judas: "Hail, Master," as 11 he would have it understood that he was. stil loyal to Christ. The term "friend," by which Jesus addressed his betrayer, has in it the idea expressed ley the word "companion," or associate,' for Jesus well knew the falseness of,Judas' greet- ing, r\lyd )roto diete1y' accused hhn of be- ing his betrayer. Peter's attempted defence of Jesus by smiting with the sword the high priest's servant was charactrrist]e of the man. At the moment he thought that was the proper thing to do, but ,Tesus healed the wound that Peter had inflict- ed and administered a reproof. }Ie eenld call to his aid twelve legion.: of angels if he chose instead of'having twelve men, uncertain and unreliable, tie a body- guard, If Jesus had desired he could readily' have resisted the mob and c ee'ap- ed them, but the hour lied corne in which he was to be "delivered into the hands of men" The words, "Then all the dieei- pies forsook him, and fled." are pathetic indeed. The men who had been his fol- lowers, and who were deeply devoted to him, forsook him in the trying hour and he was left alone with his enemies. Questions Where had .}esus and his disciples spent the early part of the evening? Where did Jesus go to pray? How did he arrange his disciples? Why was Christ sorrowful'? What was bis prayer? `,\•'hat does he mean be asking that "this cup" night. pats';' Why did the disciples need to watch and pray? Why did they sleep? Who caro;, with Judas to arrest Je ue? "Why did Judas kiss ,Tern'? 1'RAl"l'I(,'AL APPLICATION`. Gethsemane suggests app:maaion. It was the "place" where .Tear$ wen' to -pray" (v. 36). • Desire to pray a iii fhrd a place to pray; some quiet mailer in kitehen ,or attic, in woodshed or gueet.. eua mbcr, or barn or grove, emir, spat -ailed to communion with laid, -ante way to keep the preeept,'•Enter into thy tl(•"et, and when thou heat %het thy door, pray" (Matt. 6, 6). Gethsemane. suggests suffering. said, • i1v soul is exceeding sorrowful, eevn auto death.. _end prayed" 1ve. $S, ) We recall the words r,f the ptaim. "The sorrows of death encuna.seed me, and the pais :nof Bell get hold upon tne; 1 found trouble rind sorrow. Then alliedf 1 upon the naine cT, the Lord" (Psa. 116, 3, 41.• 9s.jtnl.''q Cod cotmnan- ing with Ilis Fat'henlItcisltr lifted up lair eyes in prayer (John 17, l). Aa ,'on of man praying • under the 'weight of a world's sin, He fell on His face on the "ground" (v. 39; Mark 14, 05.) 111 the wilderness Satan sought to alure Jeene by a triple temptation (Luke 4, 13). Now at the "fitting opportunity" (Luke 4, 13, Rotherham's translation), he fiercely at- tacked flim in spirit (John 3:1, 21), .'oul (v. 38) and body (Mark 15, 14). What ,)esus suffered from man's eruelty has partly been revealed. What He suffered from man's sin could neve;• be told. Matthew describes Him as sorrowful (v. 37) , grief stricken and distressed,; Mark, as sore amazed (Mark 14.33), aw- fully surprised, overwhelmed with eon - During Chail?ge of Life, says Mrs. Chas. 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LIVE STOOK, '1111: railways reported 105 carloads of live stock at the city yards on Wednes- day and Thursday, consisting of 1958 (-tittle, 4262 hogs, 2603 sheep and lambs, and 101 calves. The quality of fat cattle 00 sale was about the same as has been coming for several weeks at this market. Any good mettle in whatever class, sold readily at :steady prices all week. but the. light (eminent and rough lots were slow sale and at a little (atelier quotations, some selling l,elow• $4 per ewt. Exporters. -•-A few export brills were bought at $4.25 tip to $3, but not Inane - were on salt'. 13utehers..- - Geo. Rowntree, wvbo 1630 cattle for the Harris Abattoir Co.. tale week, Hunted pricey as follows: Butelters, steers 51(1 iteifere, $4.70 to $5.755; cows, :2.35 to $4.85; Mills_ $3.40 to "5; feeders, 3)5)) to 1.100 lbs., at 8.5 to $5.45. 1%ec(lere and stockers.—Short-tceep feeders. 1.050 to 1.150 the., 'sold from $5.- 25 5:25 to $5.5(1: feeders, 050 to 1,030 lbe 25 to $5.'25: feeder. 8(10 10 9110 the.. $4.- 75 to $5 stockers, e4 to $4.75. :Milkers and epring, i' . The reeeipts of m1lkere and springers were not as Iarge as the demand, anti all t'f good to chalet' duality were readily,takeu at $50 'to 110, and in n few instance. $05, $100, anti ogee or twice, $105 was phial. Veal ('afros.---Rt't•eipta are growing smaller. The bulk seta a1 A3.50 per ewt. A few t•11"i,'e new mill, fed veal calves sold at 1.4 per ca -1. Sheep and Lembe., , -\Ve ley I1!tun I'e- noi•ts prieos art followe: "ht' 1deeee, tabs 50 1n 24.85 ran" at i3 to ;, at 45.75 to *6 per eawt. 1Iogs.--Selects fed a tel watered at the market sold at $7.10 and 140.7.5 f.a.11. eau's at country points. The prabahilities are net prices will go 25e per ewt. lower this coming week at least. at treat that is the talk. FARMERS'. 111Pt�N:'l. Owing to the wet murni is the r eelpte neve held backa Nothing eifett'd and prices were purely nt„nmar. Hay and straw fere :leo dull. with prices tannin:lay unehallge(i. i)reseed hogs are dull, with quotation, ruling at l9.o;) to 510:25. Wheat, white .. .. ..$ 0 88 $ 0 88 1)o., red ... ... ... 4) 88 u t4 ) 1)0., gouee ... ... ... O 82 a tt3 Oats. bushel ... ... ... 0 38 0 3n Yeas, bushel .. ... ..• 0 83 0 87 Barley, bushel .. ...... O 50 9 61 Buckwneat, busite: .. 0 51 d 59 Bay, timothy, gull.. ... 17 00 _0 00 IDo„ elovei, ton .. 35 OO 17 00 Straw, .per ton ... ... it; 00 18 00 Aleike clover— Fancy, 'bushel . ... 8 04) 8 50 No. 1, bushel .. .. 7 50 8 00 No. 2, bushel .. ... 0 75 7 95 Red clover, No. 1 ... . .7 00 7 25 l)o., N o. 9 ... ... 0 00 t; 2 r Do., No. 3 ... ... a 0Y,) 5 ':a0 Dressed hogs ... ... ... 9 50 10 :,5 Rutter, dairy ... ... ... 0 25 li 30 3)0., inferior .. ... 0 21 0 2:3 Maggs, new -laid, dozen . 0 44) 0 15 fucks, spring, lb, ... ... 0 14 0 15 ('hickenu, 1h. , .. .. , 11 13 0 15 1'nrkeys,lo, ... ... ... 0 '20 0 91 Geese, lb. ... ... ... 0 13 0 14 Fowl, ib. ... ... ... 0 11 (1 12 Apples, bbl....50 4 00 Cabbage, dnzen ...• ... . 0 25 0 40 Cauliflower, dozen., .. 1) 745 1 00 Onions, bag . , . ... 1 (40 1 20 Potatoes, bag .. . , . . 4) 65 t) 70 I3eef, hindquarters ... ... t) 50 10 lit) Do., foregnarttrs .. 0 50 v on 1To., Choice. ear..an- , 8 :1.) it 50 1)n., medium, tante.?e . i 50. 8 25 Mutton. prime. per ewt. 8 (1;) 10 00 Veil!, prime. per cwt. ... 8 00 11 0:1 T.,,,m11, cwt. ... ... ... 10 00 31 ;.0 THE Pill' IT al. RliET. The market t'o' gates gstit 1. 111th no t1(1110s of llnpbltanee :It 1.11(1". Orrurgey Moraine east > 0 00 $ 3 50 `,rape ft nit ... ... ... 4 0:) 4 50 ln1110118. case ... ... :1 50 4 511 leunanes. bunch ... 1 50 1 75 Pears, ba.k"t, good , 0 50 0 65 Apples, '1 M. ... ... ... .', 451) -t 00 Grapes, basket ... 0 25 0 35 Potatoes, sweet, don. bbl. 3 95 4) 00 Peppers, green ... ... . 0 30 0 35 Onions. Spanish, ease .. '2 50 (1 00 Cranberries, bbl. ... 8 00 0 00 Do., Nova Senile ... (1 00 0 00 SUGAR MARKET, St. Lawrence granulated $4.85 per cwt.. in barrels; 14o. 1 golden. $4.45' per cwt., in barrels. Beaver, $4.65 per cwt., in bags. These prices are fnr delivery here. Car lots 5c less. in 100 -ib. bags prices are 5e less. OTHER MARKETS. MONTREAL LIVE STOCK. 3iontreal—At the Canadian Pacific Live Stock Market offerings were 1,000 eattle, 800 sheep and auntie, 1,500 hogs and 300 calves, Supplies were ample to. fill all' requirements. 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