YOUR GLORYING IS NOT GOOD. KNOW YE NOT THAT A LITTLE LEAVEN LEAVENETH THE WHOLE LUMP?-1 Cor. v. 6.

SECTION XLVII.-THE PHARISEES DEMAND A SIGN.

Matthew xv. 39--xvi. 4. Mark viii. 10-.2. pp. 28-31.

No. 47. [Lesson 46.*]-Jesus comes by sea to Dalmanutha, or Magdala, and makes answer to the Pharisees there, who demanded of him a sign from heaven.

SECTION XLVIII.-LEAVEN OF THE PHARISEES AND OTHERS.
Matthew xvi. 4-12. Mark viii. 13-21. pp. 31-.4.

No. 48.-[Lesson 46, continued.]- Jesus returns to Bethsaida; and on the way cautions
his disciples against the leaven of the Pharisees, &c.
Line from Dalmanutha across the lake to Bethsaida in Decapolis.

SECTION XLIX.-JESUS HEALS A BLIND MAN.-Mark viii. 22-.6. p. 34.
No. 49.-[Lesson 46, continued.]—At Bethsaida, in Decapolis.

SECTION L.-JESUS MAKES PROMISE TO PETER OF THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM, AND IMMEDIATELY BEGINS TO TELL HIS DISCIPLES OF HIS APPROACHING SUFFERINGS AT JERUSALEM, AND ALSO OF HIS SECOND AND GLORIOUS ADVENT. -Matthew xvi. 13-28. Mark viii. 27-ix. 1. Luke ix. 18-27. Coasts of Cæsarea Philippi. pp. 35--50.

No. 50.-Lesson 47.]—Jesus visits the vicinity of Cæsarea Philippi; he inquires of his disciples, first, whom the people, and then whom they themselves, considered him to be; Peter answers in the name of the rest: confessing Jesus to be the Christ. Jesus promises them a further opening into this great FOUNDATION TRUTH: until which they are to tell no man that he is the Christ.

[Lu. 5. 16.]

Matt. xvi. 13-20. Mark viii. 27-30. Luke ix. 18-21. pp. 35-40.
Jesus enters the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi
Prays privately with his disciples.
Whom do men say that I the Son of m. am??
Some say John the Baptist: some, Elias,' &c.
Whom say ye that I am?'
Peter's confession [Jno. 1. 41-.9; 6. 69; 11.27]

16. 13

8. 27.

9. 18

13

18

14

19

15

16

Jesus answers, Blessed art thou, Simon,' &c.
Peter, a stone, Christ the Rock, &c.
The keys of the kingdom promised

17

18

19

[Mt. 18. 18]

Of binding and loosing

The disciples not yet to make him known.

From this time forward Jesus begins to foretell his sufferings and death, circumstantially, to the disciples: Peter expostulates with him, and is sharply rebuked: Jesus takes occasion thence to discourse both to his disciples and to the people on the duty of selfdenial and taking up the cross, and proceeds to speak of the glory, promising a view of the coming kingdom.

Matt. xvi. 21-.8. Mark viii. 31-ix. 1. Luke ix. 22-.7. pp. 40—.4.

PURGE OUT THEREFORE THE OLD LEAVEN, THAT YE MAY BE A NEW LUMP, AS YE ARE UNLEAVENED.-1 Cor. v. 7.

THE TEMPLE OF GOD IS HOLY, WHICH TEMPLE YE ARE.-1 Cor. iii. 17.

8.35 -36, .7 38

9. 24 - 25

[12. 25.] Rev. 20. 4.

Job 27.8; Lu. 12. 19-21.

-26

9. 1

-27

Mt.17.1-8; 2 Pe.1.16-.8.

THE NAME OF THE LORD IS A STRONG TOWER: THE RIGHTEOUS RUNNETH INTO IT, AND IS SAFE.-Prov. xviii. 10.

SECTION LI.-JESUS IS TRANSFIGURED ON THE HOLY MOUNT. DISCOURSES ON THE COMING OF ELIAS. HEALS A DEMONIAC.

Mount Hermon. pp. 51-69.

Matthew xvii. 1-21. Mark ix. 2-29. Luke ix. 28-42.
No. 51.-[Lesson 48.]-Jesus is transfigured on a certain mountain, in the presence of
Peter, James, and John.-Matt. xvii. 1-8. Mark ix. 2--8. Luke ix. 28-36. pp. 51-.6.

The next day, as they are coming down from the mountain, Jesus discourses with the three disciples on the coming of Elias.

Matt. xvii. 9-13. Mark ix. 9-13. Luke ix. 37. pp. 57,.8.

Jesus speaks of the rising from the dead
They ask about the coming of Elias

'Elias truly shall first come, and restore,' &c.
Had begun to come in John the Baptist
Jesus is met by much people.

17. 9

10

9. 9,10
-11

[Mt. xxviii. 7.]

11

12, .3

12
13

Jesus heals a demoniac, which his disciples in his absence had not been able to do.
Matt. xvii. 14-.8. Mark ix. 14-27. Luke ix. 38-42. pp. 58-61.
The scribes found questioning the disciples.
Who have failed to cast out a dumb spirit
O faithless and perverse generation'
The demoniac brought to Jesus
His father describes the case.

Jesus in private explains his disciples' inability.—Matt. xvii. 19-21. Mark ix. 28, .9. p.61.
The disciples ask, 'Why could not we,' &c. .
Jesus speaks of the power of faith.
Faith removes mountains

SECTION LII.-JESUS AGAIN FOREWARNS HIS DISCIPLES OF HIS SUFFERINGS. HE PAYS TRIBUTE. THE DISCIPLES DISPUTE ABOUT PRECEDENCE. JESUS DESCRIBES THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY SHOULD FOLLOW HIM.-Matthew xvii. 22—.7 [xviii. 1-9]. Mark ix. 30-50. Luke ix. 43-50. John vii. 1. From Hermon to Capernaum. pp. 70-81.

No. 52.-[Lesson 49.]-Jesus journeys and resides in Galilee; and again plainly foretells

his sufferings, &c.

Matt. xvii. 22, .3. Mark ix. 30-.2. Luke ix. 43-.5. John vii. 1. pp. 70—.2.

The disciples dispute among themselves. The collectors of the tribute money make application to Peter.-Matt. xvii. 24-.7. Luke ix. 46. pp. 72, .3. The disciples dispute among themselves

Peter directed to pay tribute

17.24-.7

9. 46

[Lu. 22. 24.]

The disciples ask Jesus, Who is the greatest?' &c. Jesus questions them about their dispute; and, upon their making no answer, he proceeds, both by a significant action and by word of mouth, to instruct them in humility, and to avoid causing offence. Mark ix. 33-50. Luke ix. 46-50. pp. 74-.9. [20.26,.7] 9. 33, 4 [22.21-30] [18. 2-535-.7 9. 47, .8 -49 39, 40-50

THE HEART OF THE PRUDENT GETTE TH KNOWLEDGE;-Prov. xviii. 15.

THE RICH MAN'S WEALTH IS HIS STRONG CITY, AND AS AN HIGH WALL IN HIS OWN CONCEIT.-Prov. xviii. 11.

SECTION LIII.-OF OFFENCES, RECONCILIATION, FORBEARANCE, AND FORGIVENESS. Matthew xviii. 1-35. At Capernaum. pp. 82-.6.

No. 53.-[Lesson 50.]-The disciples agree to refer their dispute to Jesus; he discourses to them upon the subject as before.-Matt. xviii. 1-22. pp. 82-.4.

2 Co. 2. 10.

IN SEEKING TO REFORM OTHERS, EXERCISE SELF-WATCHFULNESS, ver. 18-20.
As ye do, it will be done to you [Mt. 16. 19] 18. 18
Unity in prayer
Christ in their midst

19

[- 28. 201

-20 -21, .2

To forgive Until seventy times seven

Parable of the king and

.

[17.4]

Ja. 5. 16; 1 Jno. 5. 14.

Da. 9. 24.

his servants.-Ver. 23-35. pp. 84, .5.

The servant who owed 10,000 talents
18. 23-.7
His fellow-servant who owed him 100 pence.
-28-30
Binding his fellow-serv., he is himself bound 31-.4
The warning as before suggested, ver. 18 - 35

2 Ki. 4. 1; Ps. 78. 38.

Pr. 21. 13.

SECTION LIV.-UPON THE APPROACH OF THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES, JESUS'

BRETHREN ADVISE HIM TO SHEW HIMSELF IN JERUSALEM.

John vii. 2-9. At Capernaum. pp. 87-90.

No. 54.-Less. 51 embraces Sect. liv., and part of Sect. lv.-John vii. 2-viii. 1.] pp. 87, .8.

Jesus' breth. bid him shew himself in Jerusal.

Jesus' answers, 'My time is not yet come'.

(3.21]

7. 2-5

-6-9 [Jno. 2. 4; 8. 20.] SECTION LV.-JESUS SETS OUT TO GO TO JERUSALEM. HE TEACHES IN THE TEMPLE.-John vii. 10-x. 21. At Jerusalem. pp. 90-120. No. 55.-Lesson 51, continued. See Sect. liv.]-After the departure of his brethren, Jesus sets out to go to Jerusalem. Opinions of the Jews as to the character of Jesus, and the probability of his coming to the feast. John vii. 10-.3. p. 91. Goes up as it were in secret Different opinions respecting him. [21. 46].

About the middle of the feast Jesus appears in the temple, and teaches.
Ver. 14-30. pp. 91-.4.

HE THAT ANSWERETH A MATTER BEFORE HE HEARETH IT, IT IS FOLLY AND SHAME UNTO HIM.-Prov. xviii. 13.

THE SPIRIT OF A MAN WILL SUSTAIN HIS INFIRMITY; BUT A WOUNDED SPIRIT WHO CAN BEAR?-Prov. xviii. 14.

Particulars of the last day of the feast, the twenty-first of the Jewish Tisri.
John vii. 31.-viii. 1. pp. 94-.7.

THE EAR OF THE WISE SEEKETH KNOWLEDGE.-Prov. xviii. 15.

BE YE AFRAID OF THE SWORD: FOR WRATH BRINGETH THE PUNISHMENTS OF THE SWORD, THAT YE MAY KNOW... A JUDGMENT.-Job xix. 29.

PARTICULARS OF THE FOLLOWING DAY, TISRI THE TWENTY-SECOND, AFTER JESUS'

RETURN TO THE TEMPLE. John viii. 2-x. 21. pp. 98-120.

[Lesson 52.]—The adulteress released. Jesus the light of the world. Abraham's seed, &c. John viii. 2-59. pp. 98-108.

Jesus teaches in the temple

An adulteress brought before him.
Jesus answers her accusers

Says to her, Go, and sin no more
His followers shall not walk in darkness
Accused of witnessing of himself.
Adverts to the witness of the Father
His answer to Where is thy Father?'
In the treasury,' 'his hour' not yet come
'Whither I go ye cannot come'
'Will he kill himself?' (see Note)
Intimates whence he is, and warns
The question, Who art thou?'
The Son of man, to be lifted up
Contrasts his case with theirs
Many believe on him

Tells who are his disciples indeed
The truth makes free
'We be Abraham's seed,' &c..
Their bondage spiritual

Not in the best sense children of Abraham
They claim to have God for their Father
Jesus shews who is their Father
Exposes the ground of their unbelief
The Jews begin to blaspheme
Jesus' reply, I have not a devil,' &c.
They become confident in their blasphemy
True honour, Jesus' knowledge of the Father
Abraham's knowledge of Jesus
Their ignorance of his Divinity
Jesus declares that he is 'I AM
Escapes from being stoned

Jesus heals a blind man, and delivers the parable of the Good Shepherd.
John ix.-x. 21. pp. 108-.17.

[Lesson 53.]-Jesus heals a blind man.-John ix. pp. 109-.13.

A man blind from his birth, why?
Jesus speaks of approaching darkness, &c.
Anoints the eyes of the blind man
Sends him to the pool of Siloam
The man being questioned by the Jews.
Confesses Jesus to be a prophet
His parents questioned.

The man's answer, One thing I know,' &c.
'How opened he thine eyes?' &c. .
'We are Moses' disciples,' &c.

The man bears testimony for Jesus
Is reproached and cast out

Jesus further reveals himself to him

The blind made to see, the seeing made blind

[13. 2, 3] 9. 1-3
-4,5

Jno. 11. 4; Ac. 28. 4.

-6

[8. 23]

7

8-12

2 Ki. 5. 10; Ne. 3. 15.

13-.7

[Jno. 3. 2.]

18-23

16. 2]; Is. 26. 11.

24, .5

Ps. 50. 14, .5.

(Jesus intimates that this case of the man born blind may be taken to express the result of his coming into the world, by which the nations born blind have been made to see, whilst the Jews, who said, ' We see,' have been left to blindness and blasphemy.) Jesus delivers the parable of the Good Shepherd.-John x. 1-21. pp. 114-..7. Parable of the sheepfold, &c. . Jesus is the door

SECTION LVI.-AT THE FEAST OF DEDICATION, JESUS REVISITS JERUSALEM.
John x. 22-39. pp. 120-..5.

No. 56.-[Lesson 54 embraces Sects. lvi., lvii.]-Jesus distinguishes between the Jews and his sheep. Is accused of blasphemy. pp. 120—..3.

THE WICKED IS DRIVEN AWAY IN HIS WICKEDNESS:

BUT THE RIGHTEOUS HATH HOPE IN HIS DEATH.--Prov. xiv. 32.

X

THE WISE MAN'S EYES ARE IN HIS HEAD; BUT THE FOOL WALKETH IN DARKNESS: ETC.-Eccles. ii. 14.

SECTION LVII.-JESUS DEPARTS FROM JERUSALEM TO THE QUARTER BEYOND JORDAN, WHERE JOHN AT FIRST BAPTIZED. MANY BELIEVE ON HIM THERE.

No. 57.-[Lesson 54, continued.]—John x. 40-.2. See North of Bethshan. pp. 125, ..6.

Jesus goes beyond Jordan, where John,' &c.

ILLUSTRATIONS.
10.40
-41, .2 Jno. 3. 30.

MATT. MARK. LUKE. JOHN.
Many acknowledge John's testimony of him [3. 11, .2]

SECTION LVIII.-THE RAISING OF LAZARUS.
John xi. 1-54. Bethany in Judæa. pp. 126-.34.

No. 58.-[Lesson 55.]—Jesus receives news of Lazarus' sickness.-John xi. 1-16. North of Bethshan. Bethany or Bethabara, East of Jordan. pp. 127, ..8.

Lazarus and his sisters
Jesus informed of Lazarus' sickness
Proposes to go into Judæa again
The disciples object. Jesus' reply
He says, 'Our friend Lazarus sleepeth'
'Lazarus is dead.' Let us go unto him'
Thomas proposes to go and die with Jesus

Job 2. 11; Rom. 12. 15.

1 Th. 4. 14.

[10.38,.9] 11. 1, 2
- 3-5

[Jno. 5. 28; 9. 3.]

11-.3
14, .5
16

11. 17

18

19

20-.2

23

24

Job 19. 25-.7.

Jesus arrives at Bethany, in Judæa.-Ver. 17-34. pp.129. .30.
Lazarus has lain four days in the grave
Bethany, fifteen furlongs from Jerusalem
Many visit the bereaved sisters
Martha's intercession, Lord, if thou,' &c.
Jesus saith, Thy brother,' &c. [Jno. 14. 14]
Martha, In the resurrec.'[5.25,.6; 6.39,40]
Jesus says, I am the resur.,' &c. [
Martha confesses Jesus to be the Christ
Mary is told of the Master's arrival
She repeats Martha's saying, ver. 21
The sympathy of Jesus.

Reasonings of the Jews

Jesus at the grave of Lazarus
The stone removed.
Prayer to the Father
'Lazarus, come forth'

'Loose him, and let him go'.

8.51]

32 -33-.5

11. 36, .7

38-40 41

- 44

Is. 26. 19; Col. 3. 4.

(Jno. 13. 13.]

He. 4. 15, .6.

1 Ki. 17. 22; 2 Ki. 4. (34, .5; Ac. 20. 9-12. The tidings of this miracle being brought to the Pharisees, they are the more determined thereby to put Jesus to death. Jesus withdraws to Ephraim, where he stays some time.Ver. 45-54. pp. 132, ..3.

SECTION LIX. WHEN THE FOURTH PASSOVER IS DRAWING NIGH, JESUS DEPARTS FROM EPHRAIM, THROUGH SAMARIA TO CAPERNAUM; INTENDING TO COMMENCE HIS FOURTH AND LAST CIRCUIT OF GALILEE FROM THENCE.

Luke ix. 51-62. pp. 135-.40.

No. 59.-[Lesson 56.]—Jesus departs.-Luke ix. 51. From Ephraim. p.135.

Messengers sent into Samaria to prepare for him.-Ver. 52—.6 p. ib.

AWAKE AND SING, YE THAT DWELL IN DUST: FOR THY DEW IS AS THE DEW OF HERBS, AND

SECTION LX.-THE SEVENTY SENT. THE CURSE AND THE BLESSING.
GOOD SAMARITAN.-Luke x. 1-37. pp. 140-..9.

No. 60.-[Lesson 57.]-The Seventy sent out in companies of two and two. Jesus waits for their return.-Luke x. 1–24. At Capernaum. pp. 141-..5.