LESSON XLVI. The Parable of the Nobleman and his servants. 1. THROUGH What place did Christ pass?. In what direction and at what distance was, this from Jerusalem? 2. Whom did he see there? What were his rank and circumstances? 3. Whom did he wish to see? What prevented him ? 4. What did he do? 5. What did Christ do and say when he came thither? 6. What did Zaccheus do? 7. What murmuring did this occasion? 8. What did Zaccheus say to Christ? What state of mind did this show? CHAP. XIX.-1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchæus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. 4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. 8 And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. 9. What did Christ say to him? What did he mean by his being a " son of Abraham”? 10. What did he declare respecting the purpose of his coming? How was this appropriate to the occasion ? 11. What two things induced him to speak a parable? 12. Who went into a far country, and for what purpose did he go? 13. Whom did he call to him? What did he do and say to them? 14. What did his citizens do? What is meant by the expression "his citizens" ?— 16. What said the first servant? 17. What did the nobleman say to him? 9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. 12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. 14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. 15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. 16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. 17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast boen faithful in a very little, have thon authority over ten cities. Why did he commend him? What is the meaning of the expression "have thou authority over ten cities"? 18. What said the second servant? 19. What did the nobleman say to him? 20. What said the third servant? 21. What reason did he give for his conduct? 22, 23. How did the nobleman reply to him? How was this condemning him out of his own mouth? 24. What did he say to them that stood by? 25. What objection was raised to this? 26. On what general principle did Christ vindicate his decision? What meaning must we attach to the words "hath" and "hath not" in this passage? 18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. 19 And he said likewise to him, Be thon also over five cities. 20 And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: 21 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. 22 And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: 23 Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? 24 And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. 25 (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.) 26 For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. 27. Who are referred to as the nobleman's ene mies?-verse 14. What did he direct to be done with them? What classes of persons are represented in this parable ? What personal duties and obligations are taught in this parable? LESSON XLVII. Christ's entry into Jerusalem. Luke xix. 28-48. 28. To what place did Christ now go? Why is he said to have "ascended up" to Jerusalem? 29. From what place did he send forth the two disciples? In what direction and at what distance was this from Jerusalem? 30, 31. What commission did he give the two disciples? What does this teach us of Christ's attributes? 32. What did the disciples do? 27 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. 28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. 31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. 32 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them. 33, 34. Who objected to the colt's being taken ? 35. What was done with the colt? 36. What was done on the way? 37. What took place at the descent of the mount of Olives? What character or office did they intend to ascribe to Christ by these expressions? 38. Of what was this a token? 39. Who objected to these ascriptions of praise? What did they say? 40. What did Christ reply to the Pharisees? What did he mean by this? 41. What did Christ do when he came near the city? 42. What did he say? To whom was this address made? 33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt ? 34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him. 35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. 36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. 37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen: 38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. 39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. 40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. 41 ¶ And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, 42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, |