Numidia Mennonite Bible School - Reflector Yearbook (Numidia, PA)

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Him should not perish, but have eternal lifef' The brazen serpent could only give natural life, not eternal life as did the Son of man. Therefore types do not establish doctrine, but simply help us to gain a clear- er understanding of it. Throughout the study of Types and Shadows we were inspired and enlightened with the New in the Old concealed, and the Old in the New revealed. -Fred Carpenter MATTHEW Where is He that is born King of the Jews?,, the wise men asked of Herod. Matthewsportrays this King as, the babe born of a virgin, and as the looked for Messiah. ' . The writer records many of the words and works of Jesus. About one half of his writings are the direct quotations of Jesus, among which is-the Sermon on the Mount, with the new and better standards of the Covenant of Grace. These include His teachings on Nonresistance, adultery, swearing of oaths, prayer and fasting, and giving of alms. Matthew also records the seven parables of the Kingdom and many of Jesus' mighty works and miracles. A Matthew relates Jesus' teaching of His coming suffering and of His Second Coming. In great detail he speaks of this great King's unjust trial, cruel scourging, crucifixion, burial, and after three days His glorious Resurrection. The Gospel concludes with our Risen Lord giving the Great Commission to His disciples. - Andrew Rudolph SERMON ON THE MOUNT Our class met four days a week to study Matthew 5, 6, and 7. With our teacher we disclosed nuggets of truth which these chapters contain. Jesus and His disciples went to the mountain and when He had sat down, He taught with authority and simplicity. Verses three to twelve of chapter 5 are k-nown as the Beatitudes, which means beautiful attitudes. Studying these verses, we noticed that spiritual exercise and nu- tritious food stimulate our appetite for 24 righteousness. We are told to be happy and rejoice when men mistreat us, and say all manner of evil against us falsely. Our reward will be great in heaven if the evil said against us is untrue. g We were remindedthat as we hear and apply God's word to our lives, we are as the wise man who built on the solid rock. If we fail toapply this, however, we build on sand, and will not remain steadfast under pressures of life. We are challenged with accepting the authority of the Sermon on the Mount. I V -Esther Yoder LUKE The writer of this book was inspired by God to write this gospel to his Friend Theo- philus, and to all people, that we might be certain of those things wherein we have been instructed. Luke, a physician, presents Christ to us as the Son of man who was born in the flesh, to die in the flesh, and was tempted in' all points like as we are. I We have to marvel as we see prophecy fulfilled in the .Son of God. Christ's labors and miracles, and His love for the lost sheep of Israel, show to us the divinity of His nature. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 We rejoice that Christ rose again for our justification, and also that we' can have life more abundantly. ' -Raymond Kraemer , . There are blessings in obedience, even if we can 't understand the command. i In returning and rest shall ye he saved,' in quietness and in conjidence shall be your strength. U ' ' - N x +1 'N Q 1 P A hex., 1

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EZEKIEL And I sought for a man among them that should make up the hedge and stand in the gap before me for the land that I should not destroy it but I found none Ezekiel 22 30 In the first half of this prophetic book Ezekiel was commissioned by God to warn the children of Israel of their impending judgment, and the complete destruction of Jerusalem. God has no pleasure in judgment, but the rebellious and stiff necked children of Israel would not turn from their wicked ways and idolatrous worship. Throughout the book we see the just suffering with the unjust in judgment. God always keeps His eye on the faith ful remnant and will not forget them. In in favor of making their own palaces Re sultantly famine impoverished the land National adversity was due to national departure from God A restoration IS prom 1sed in the climaxing paragraph Carl Chrlstophel TABERNACLE STUDY For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect. Hebrews 1011. In these studies we see the tabernacle as only a shadow of good things to come. As we approach the tabernacle, a type of Salvation, there is only one entrance, Christ. cc , - , . . m . . , . . - ' I , . . . . ' . as - . . , ...-. time of judgment He will be to them a little sanctuaryn or refuge, wherever they are. This is a comforting truth for us today as we endeavor to stand in the gap for those who are seeking truth. The prophecies following chapter 37 are basically unfulfilled. Ezekiel 'foretells that the land of Israel shall again be in- habited by Godls chosen people, and its ruins rebuilt. -Verna Lehman HABAKKUK, ZEPHANIAH, HAGGAI The parallel characteristics of this study of three minor prophets are calamity, con- sumed, and corrected. Habakkuk-calamity is noted because the prophet sees mighty Babylon over- shadowing the weakening Judah and Jeru- salem. Destruction is an accepted fact. The just shall live by his faith, is the noted promise to the saint. Zephaniah- I will consumef' are the primary words which give an index to the book. The day of man and the day of Jehovah manifest the two major divisions. This prophet, active long before the cap- tivity, prophesied judgment on the sins of Judah and her neighboring nations. Haggai-correctional rebuke is given by the prophet to the builders of Jerusalem after the captivity in Babylon. The temple construction was forsaken by the people We must then come to the altar, the cross, and deal with our sins. We dare not stop here, but as the priests washed in the laver, so we must daily be cleansed by the Word to fit ourselves to enter God's presence. As we move into the tabernacle, we see the candlestick as a type of the church with Christ central. The table of shew- bread was the center of union and fellow- ship for the priests, typifying our com- munion service. This study has been a means of helping us appreciate more the covenant we live under. -Carolyn Sensenig TYPES AND SHADOWS To begin the study of Types and Shadows, we defined the terms type, antitype, and shadow. A type is an Old Testament person or object which exemplifies an antitype in the New Testament. An antitype is a New Testament person or object represent- ed by the type. The shadow shows that something real is in the background. Sometimes we are limited in our com- prehension of types. They are limited in themselves because they cannot experience the joy of the real. They cannot contain all the truths and details embodied in the New Testament objects. One example of this is contained in John 3:14 and 15. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wild- erness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in 23

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GALATIANS The Apostle Paul wrote this epistle to correct an error that had entered the churches of Galatia False teachers were leading the Galatian Christians astray claim ing that Paul was not a true apostle and that his gospel was false They taught that Gentile Christians should obey the cere monial law to be saved Paul first defends his gospel by proving his apostleshlp and that his gospel came by divine revelation He then declares this gospel, showing that justification is by faith, not by the law. The law served as a schoolmaster to show man his inability to attain righteous ness, and point him to Christ. Through Christ, man is liberated from the bondage of the law and is adopted into God's family as a son. Finally, Paul presents the demands of the gospel. Through this liberty in Christ, the flesh is crucified, and the fruit of the Spirit becomes evident. Philip Danner In the concluding chapter we are given some practical instruction for the Chris tian life He ends with a request for the saints to remember him in their prayers as he labors in bonds Edwin Stoltzfoos I AND I THESSALONIANS There IS much encouragement for the church in these two letters to the Thes salonians. Paul expressed appreciation for their faithfulness, and was concerned that they would continue to walk according to the commandment of God. They were comforted by the message of the Lordls return, and had no fear of the judgment to be executed on the works of darkness. This judgment was not intended for them, but it was God's plan that they should accept salvation by Jesus Christ. Their testimony went to the heathen and to new ly established churches, as being one of pure brotherhood, and zeal for the Lord. Their fellowship and mutual edification , - - , .- . , 3 . . - I - .L , N COLOSSIAN S This epistle was written by Paul during his imprisonment at Rome. It was written to counteract heresy which had come into the church. Paul explains the superi- ority of Christ in all areas of life, using the preeminence of Christ as his theme. He also gives doctrinal and practical teaching for the Christian life. Paul opens the book by sharing his ap- preciation for their testimony. He lends encouragement by reassuring them of his continued prayer support. In the second chapter, Paul combats error with truth, and shows our perfection in the fullness of Christ. The placing of our affection is the first issue dealt with in the third chapter. We express our death to the flesh by mortify- ing its members and experience a new life in Christ by adopting the new nature. As new creatures, we find each taking his place in God's order of headship. was in direct relation to their love for one another. Both epistles conclude with the concept of fidelity by God's enabling grace. -Robert Sensenig, Jr. TITUS AND PHILEMON On the island of Crete in the Mediter- ranean Sea was a group of believers need- ing a leader. Titus, a faithful brother, was sent to direct the work. Giving him directions, the Apostle Paul wrote a letter that is still relevant today. The elders must be blameless, having faith- ful children. As church members we are called to be sober and an example of good works. The challenge is given to us to live lives that we, too, may be heirs of eternal life. Paul wrote letters even in prison. In a short letter to Philemon, he wrote of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave. Onesimus was changed. Now he was a profitable man, helpful to Paul, but will- ing to return home. 25