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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jun 8, 1904

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 30, No. 23.

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INTERNATIONAL SERIES

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL

LESSON 12.—JUNE 19.—CHRIST RISEN.

Lesson Scripture, Matt. 28:1-15, A. R. V.
(1) “Now late on the Sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. (2) And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it. (3) His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow; (4) and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men. (5) And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, who hath been crucified. (6) He is not here; for He is risen, even as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. (7) And go quickly, and tell His disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, He goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see Him: lo, I have told you. (8) And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word. (9) And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. (10) Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell My brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see Me.
(11) “Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass. (12) And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much money unto the soldiers, (13) saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole Him away while we slept. (14) And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care. (15) So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continueth until this day.”
Golden Text.—“Now is Christ risen from the dead.” 1 Cor. 15:20.

SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONS.

(1) What took place after the Sabbath on which Christ rested in the tomb? Verse 1. Note 1 . (2) What great phenomenon had occurred? What had caused it? What rendered it impossible for any one to again close the tomb? Verse 2. Note 2 . (3) What is said of the appearance of the angel? Verse 3. (4) What effect did this appearance have upon the guard? Verse 4. (5) What did the angel say to the woman? Verse 5. Note 3 . (6) Why could they not see Jesus? What did the angel invite them to see? Verse 6. Note 4 . (7) To whom did the angel tell the women to go? With what message? How did the angel emphasize his command? Verse 7. (8) With what spirit did they respond? Verse 8. (9) Whom did they meet on the way? How did He accost them? What action showed that they recognized Him? Verse 9. Note 5 . (10) What else did Jesus say to the women? Verse 10. Note 6 . (11) As the women went on their way, what were some of the guard doing? Verse 11. (12) Then what did the priests do? Verse 12. (13) For what was the money given to the soldiers? Verse 13. Note 7 . (14) What protection did the priests promise the soldiers? Verse 14. Note 8 . (15) What course did the soldiers pursue? Was the story spread to any extent? Verse 15. Note 9 .

NOTES.