Our Opening Song is a Hymn, entitle Jesus, the Light of the World He's the Lamp that lights our way,

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1 Children High Sabbath School Lesson #241 for Song for opening the Sabbath School: See the Bright and Morning Star, He has risen in our hearts, Refrain: Our Opening Song is a Hymn, entitle Jesus, the Light of the World He's the Lamp that lights our way, Step by step and day by day - Refrain: No more darkness, no more night- He will shine forever bright, Refrain: Refrain: Walk in the Light, beautiful Light; Come where His love and His mercy are bright. Shine all around us by day and by night, Jesus, the Light of the World. Opening Prayer requesting one of the little ones or mommies or daddies to give prayer Lesson #241 The Light of Life Part 7 John 9:24 (KJV) Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner. This Sabbath boys and girls, we will continue with part 7 of our lesson entitle, The Light of Life in our lesson book, Desire of Ages! John 9:25 (KJV) He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner [or no], I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. John 9:26 (KJV) Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes? John 9:27 (KJV) He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear [it] again? will ye also be his disciples? John 9:28 (KJV) Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples. John 9:29 (KJV) We know that God spake unto Moses: [as for] this [fellow], we know not from whence he is. John 9:30 (KJV) The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and [yet] he hath opened mine eyes. John 9:31 (KJV) Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. John 9:32 (KJV) Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. John 9:33-34 (KJV) If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out. John 9:35 (KJV) Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#241 ( ) Page 1

2 Let s continue in our book Desire of Ages, Chapter #51, pages The dilemma in which the Pharisees were placed, their questioning and prejudice, their unbelief in the facts of the case, were opening the eyes of the multitude, especially of the common people. Jesus had frequently wrought His miracles in the open street, and His work was always of a character to relieve suffering. The question in many minds was, Would God do such mighty works through an impostor, as the Pharisees insisted that Jesus was? The controversy was becoming very earnest on both sides. {DA 473.1} Question: What was opening the eyes of the multitude, especially of the common people? And, why was the controversy becoming very earnest on both sides as many minds question in themselves, Would God do such mighty works through an impostor? Answer: The dilemma in which the Pharisees were placed, their questioning and prejudice, their unbelief in the facts of the case. And, Jesus had frequently wrought His miracles in the open street, and His work was always of a character to relieve suffering. The Pharisees saw that they were giving publicity to the work done by Jesus. They could not deny the miracle. The blind man was filled with joy and gratitude; he beheld the wondrous things of nature, and was filled with delight at the beauty of earth and sky. He freely related his experience, and again they tried to silence him, saying, Give God the praise: we know that this Man is a sinner. That is, Do not say again that this Man gave you sight; it is God who has done this. {DA 473.2} The blind man answered, Whether He be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. {DA 473.3} Question: How did the Pharisees see that they were giving publicity to the work done by Jesus? And, what did the blind man answered? Answer: They could not deny the miracle; they tried to silence him, saying, Give God the praise: we know that this Man is a sinner. That is, Do not say again that this Man gave you sight; it is God who has done this. And, Whether He be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. Then they questioned again, What did He to thee? how opened He thine eyes? With many words they tried to confuse him, so that he might think himself deluded. Satan and his evil angels were on the side of the Pharisees, and united their energies and subtlety with man's reasoning in order to counteract the influence of Christ. They blunted the convictions that were deepening in many minds. Angels of God were also on the ground to strengthen the man who had had his sight restored. {DA 473.4} Question: How did the Pharisees try to confuse the blind man with who united their energies and subtlety with man s reasoning in order to counteract the influence of Christ? And, who were also on the ground to strengthen the man who had had his sight restored? Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#241 ( ) Page 2

3 Answer: With many words, they tried to confuse him, so that he might think himself deluded they questioned again, What did He to thee? How opened He thine eyes? And, Satan and his evil angels were on their side. And. Angels of God. The Pharisees did not realize that they had to deal with any other than the uneducated man who had been born blind; they knew not Him with whom they were in controversy. Divine light shone into the chambers of the blind man's soul. As these hypocrites tried to make him disbelieve, God helped him to show, by the vigor and pointedness of his replies, that he was not to be ensnared. He answered, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be His disciples? Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art His disciple; but we are Moses disciples. We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence He is. {DA 474.1} Question: Why did not the Pharisees realize that they had to deal with any other than the uneducated man who had been born blind? And, how was he helped by God to reply in a way that brought them to revile him? Answer: They knew not Him with whom they were in controversy. Divine light shone into the chambers of the blind man s soul. And, by the vigor and pointedness of his replies, that he was not to be ensnared. He answered, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? Will ye also be His disciples? Song: Let s learn our first beautiful scripture song together dear one from the book of Jude! Scripture Song from the Cadet Sisters Jude 1:24-25 (KJV) Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, (2 xs) and to present [you] faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, [be] glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and for ever. Amen. The Lord Jesus knew the ordeal through which the man was passing, and He gave him grace and utterance, so that he became a witness for Christ. He answered the Pharisees in words that were a cutting rebuke to his questioners. They claimed to be the expositors of Scripture, the religious guides of the nation; and yet here was One performing miracles, and they were confessedly ignorant as to the source of His power, and as to His character and claims. Why herein is a marvelous thing, said the man, that ye know not from whence He is, and yet He hath opened mine eyes. Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshiper of God, and doeth His will, him He heareth. Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. If this Man were not of God, He could do nothing. {DA 474.2} Question: Who knew the ordeal through which the man was passing, and what did He give him? And, what cutting rebuke to his questioners did the blind man say? Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#241 ( ) Page 3

4 Answer: The Lord Jesus and He gave him grace and utterance, so that he became a witness for Him. And, Why herein is a marvelous thing, that ye know not from whence He is, and yet He hath opened mine eyes. Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshiper of God, and doeth His will, him He heareth. Song: Let s learn another beautiful scripture song together dear one from the book of Exodus! Scripture Song Singer-God s Love Exodus 34:6-7 (KJV) Margin The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, (2 xs) The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, and abundant in goodness and truth, (2 xs) Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, (2 xs) The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, (2 xs) and abundant in goodness and truth, (2 xs) Exodus 34: 6 and 7 The man had met his inquisitors on their own ground. His reasoning was unanswerable. The Pharisees were astonished, and they held their peace,--spellbound before his pointed, determined words. For a few moments there was silence. Then the frowning priests and rabbis gathered about them their robes, as though they feared contamination from contact with him; they shook off the dust from their feet, and hurled denunciations against him,-- Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they excommunicated him. {DA 474.3} Question: What was the reaction of the Pharisees as the young man s unanswerable reasoning met his inquisitors on their own ground? And, what were their last words and action? Answer: They were astonished, and they held their peace, spellbound before his pointed, determined words. For in a few moments there was silences They gathered about them their robes, as though they feared contamination with him, shook off the dust from their feet, and hurled denunciations against him. And, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they excommunicated him. Song: Let s learn our last beautiful scripture song together dear one from the book of Psalms! Scripture Song Singer-God s Love Psalms 63:7-8 (KJV) Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. Because thou hast been my help, (2 xs) in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. My soul followeth hard after thee: (2 xs) thy right hand upholdeth me. Psalms 63:7 and 8 Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#241 ( ) Page 4

5 Gather the little ones together! It s Story Time! Our book selection this Sabbath is entitle, Sons and Daughters of God Chapter 5-We Follow Christ in the Ordinance of Humility If I then, [your] Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. John 13:14, 15. {SD 157.1} When the disciples entered the supper room, their hearts were full of resentful feelings. Judas pressed next to Christ on the left side; John was on the right. If there was a highest place, Judas was determined to have it, and that place was thought to be next to Christ.... {SD 157.2} Another cause of dissension had arisen. At a feast it was customary for a servant to wash the feet of the guests.... The pitcher, the basin, and the towel were there, in readiness for the feet washing; but no servant was present, and it was the disciples' part to perform it.... Jesus waited for a time to see what they would do. Then He, the divine Teacher, rose from the table. Laying aside the outer garment that would have impeded His movements, He took a towel, and girded Himself.... "After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet."... So Christ expressed His love for His disciples. {SD 157.3} The celebration of these ordinances is the fulfilling of the command, "If I, then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet...." What a place is this for hushing controversies, for forgiving those who have done us any injury. This is the time, if one has anything against his brother, to make it right, to settle every difficulty. Let there be mutual forgiveness. Let no strange flame be brought to the altar. Let no malice, no hatred, be cherished by those who meet round the communion table. {SD 157.4} Whenever this ordinance is rightly celebrated, the children of God are brought into a holy relationship, to help and bless each other. {SD 157.5} Next Week: We will continue with part 8 of our lesson entitle, The Light of Life of our book Desire of Ages Closing Prayer request one of the little ones or mommies or daddies to give prayer. Next Sabbath: Chapter 51 The Light of Life Part 8, Sabbath August 5, Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#241 ( ) Page 5

6 Have a Blessed Sabbath dear one, and enjoy your activities. God Bless! Children Sabbath School Lesson #241 John 9:26 (KJV) Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes? Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#241 ( ) Page 6

7 Word Search Puzzle C D Y K P E W D O E K P O X C K P R S R V O M L R H E W D E P E J L O T R O U E Q A N J T T A U M U L T I T U D E T B L A U K T S N T R B N U Z D B N Y J S T I E R E I R I E L I N O E A S T L U O L E B S S S T O I U B S D M I Y E E D P E V L N U A T C V E Q U E L M C R E I M T E I C R F I I L E L E E E C O A R C I Y A N G S T N I O E R N R K S Z C F E J K P D T Y E E O D N C S E F G A T S U S E J I H R F I Y C E O S Y G N I R E F F U S R G P E N G Y T P E C N E I R E P X E F E I T E L T R E S K Y C M S L E G N A E T L D H H A C E M I R A C L E S I C L S C E P G G I T T N S L V O P A O T E P A A D I R A I S E L E R S R A D S C L F C R M H L A Y S N D S U O R D N O W L J P A V L V O I C D I L E M M A L V E Q X V H Y P M G F S B F X V Y C H C D O Y F W C I X W P J G E P N A T U R E F J Z J L ANGELS BLIND CASE CHARACTER COMMON CONFUSE CONTROVERSY COUNTERACT DELIGHT DELUDED DENY DILEMMA ENERGIES ESPECIALLY EXPERIENCE FACTS FREELY FREQUENTLY GRATITUDE IMPOSTOR INSISTED JESUS MIGHTY MIRACLES MULTITUDE NATURE PHARISEES PRAISE PREJUDICE PUBLICITY QUESTION RELATED RELIEVE SIGHT SILENCE SKY SUBTLETY SUFFERING UNBELIEF WONDROUS 40 of 40 words were placed into the puzzle. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#241 ( ) Page 7

8 Cryptogram Puzzle #1 Cryptogram Puzzle #2 Unscramble each cryptogram of the clue words. The character style to solve the two cryptogram puzzles phrase is by Number There clues are on page #1 Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#241 ( ) Page 8

9 Crisscross Puzzle ASTONISHED BLUNTED CHAMBERS CONFESSEDLY CONTACT CONTAMINATION CONTROVERSY CONVICTIONS DENUNCIATIONS DETERMINED DISBELIEVE DIVINE ENSNARED EXCOMMUNICATED EXPOSITORS FELLOW HURLED HYPOCRITES IGNORANT INFLUENCE INQUISITORS MARVELOUS ORDEAL PERFORMING POINTEDNESS QUESTIONERS REALIZE REBUKE RELIGIOUS REPLIES REVILED SCRIPTURE SILENCE SPELLBOUND UNANSWERABLE UNEDUCATED UTTERANCE VIGOR WITNESS WORSHIPER 40 of 40 words were placed into the puzzle Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#241 ( ) Page 9

10 Double Puzzle ALTAR COMMUNION CONTROVERSIES CUSTOMARY DISSENSION GARMENT GIRDED IMPEDED MALICE MUTUAL ORDINANCES PITCHER READINESS RESENTFUL Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number. A clue is found on page 5 Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#241 ( ) Page 10

11 Activities Answer Key Word Search Puzzle Solution C + Y + P + + D + E C + P R S R + O + L + H E + D + P O + R O U E Q + N + T T A U M U L T I T U D E T B L + U + T S N T R B N U + D + N Y J S T I E + E I R I E L I N O E + S T L U O L E B S S S T O I U B S D M I + E E D P E V L N U A T C V E Q U E L M + R E I M T E I + R F I I L E L E E E + O A R C I Y + N G S T N I O E R N R + S + C F E D T Y E E O D N C S E F + + T S U S E J + H R F I Y C E + S Y G N I R E F F U S R G + E N G Y + P E C N E I R E P X E F E I T E L T R E S K Y + + S L E G N A E T L D H H A C E M I R A C L E S + C + S C E P G G I T + N T + + A A D I R A I + E + E S C R M + L A + S + D S U O R D N O W A + L + + I + D I L E M M A H Y S C E + N A T U R E (Over, Down, Direction) ANGELS (19, 13, W) BLIND (1, 6, S) CASE (20, 16, N) CHARACTER (1, 20, N) COMMON (15, 9, NW) CONFUSE (7, 11, NW) CONTROVERSY (1, 1, SE) COUNTERACT (15, 1, S) DELIGHT (2, 16, N) DELUDED (7, 10, NE) DENY (3, 14, NE) DILEMMA (8, 18, E) ENERGIES (10, 16, NW) ESPECIALLY (11, 10, SW) EXPERIENCE (19, 12, W) FACTS (20, 12, SW) FREELY (16, 9, N) FREQUENTLY (12, 10, NW) GRATITUDE (2, 9, NE) IMPOSTOR (18, 8, N) INSISTED (1, 8, NE) JESUS (20, 10, W) MIGHTY (2, 17, NE) MIRACLES (9, 14, E) MULTITUDE (9, 3, E) NATURE (10, 20, E) PHARISEES (5, 1, SE) PRAISE (3, 15, SE) PREJUDICE (17, 1, S) PUBLICITY (11, 2, SW) QUESTION (1, 3, SE) RELATED (3, 11, SE) RELIEVE (20, 1, S) SIGHT (7, 17, NW) SILENCE (14, 5, SW) SKY (9, 13, E) SUBTLETY (19, 1, S) SUFFERING (20, 11, W) UNBELIEF (11, 4, SW) WONDROUS (17, 17, W) 40 of 40 words were placed into the puzzle. Cryptogram Puzzles #1 Solution The final completed cryptogram puzzle #1 verses from page #8 John 9:30 (KJV) Cryptogram Puzzles #2 Solution The final completed cryptogram puzzle #2 verses from page #8 John 9:31 (KJV) Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#241 ( ) Page 11

12 Crisscross Puzzle Solution For the final crisscross words puzzle in page #9 Across Down Place each word in their proper place in the puzzle There are 20 words across and 20 words down Double Puzzle Solution For the final scramble double words puzzle in page #10 14 Of 14 words were placed into the puzzle RESENTFUL DISSENSION CUSTOMARY PITCHER READINESS GARMENT GIRDED ORDINANCES CONTROVERSIES MUTUAL ALTAR MALICE COMMUNION IMPEDED The Double Puzzle Final Message Solution For the final message double phrase in page #10 John 13:14, 15 (KJV) Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#241 ( ) Page 12