IX, 41-42. 41. Jesus returned in the power of the spirit into Galilee; . . . and he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up . . . and he went up into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read and he found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord. Luke iv, 14, 16-19. (A.v.) 42. If I, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye ought also to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. John xiii, 14, 15, 17. (a.v.) 43. IX, 43-44. Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and healed their sick. Matthew xiv, 14. (a.v.) 44. When the sabbath day was come Jesus began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him? Is not this the carpenter? Mark vi, 2, 3. (a.v.) SECTION X. LEADERSHIP. SUMMARY. 1-3-As in all periods of the world's history, so now, leaders are needed; 4-12-men who recognize in themselves the mission of God, and are inspired by Him. 13-25-The leader must expect to meet, as his forefathers did, with persecution, risk, toil, hardship, hatred, ridicule and misunderstanding. 26-30 -He must gird up his loins, and put on his armour in soberness and temperance, with strict fidelity. 31-34-He must keep within the law, and paying attention to details, be observant and watchful. 35-38-If he finds himself rejected he must remember that this is the fate of all men who see before their time, |