lawful to give tribute to Cæsar or not? how did He answer them?

15. He, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.

16. And they brought it, and He said unto them. Whose is this image and superscription? and they said unto Him: Cæsar's.

17. And Jesus answering, saith unto them: Render to Cæsar the things that are Cæsar's, and to God the things that are God's; and they marvelled at Him.

What was the reply of Jesus to that Scribe who enquired: Which is the first of all the commandments?

29. Jesus answered him: The first of all the commandments is: Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord.

30. And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. This is the first commandment.

31. And the second is like, namely this: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

Recite the confession of the Scribe on his receiving an exposition of the greater command

ment.

32. And the Scribe said unto Him: Well,

Master, Thou hast said the truth; for there is one God; and there is none other but He:

33. And to love Him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

What opinion did Jesus form of this Scribe on hearing his confession?

When Jesus saw that He answered discreetly, He said unto him: Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.

When Jesus observed the people casting money into the treasury, what particularly attracted his attention?

42. There came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. What notice did Jesus take to his disciples of the poor widow's offering?

43. He called unto Him his disciples, and saith unto them: Verily I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast more in than all they which have cast into the treasury:

44. For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

CHAPTER XIII.

PERSECUTIONS FOR THE GOSPEL.-FALSE PROPHETS.-CHRIST'S

SECOND COMING.

When Jesus told his disciples of the persecution that his followers would meet with, what expression of encouragement did He use to them?

13. Ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake; but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

What was the caution our Lord gave against deceivers ?

21. If any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ; or, Lo, He is there; believe him not ;

22. For false Christs and false prophets shall arise, and shall show signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

23. But take ye heed; behold, I have foretold you all things.

When the disciples interrogated Jesus about his second coming, what parable did He use to direct their minds to the importance of diligence and watchfulness?

34. The Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.

35. Watch ye therefore; for ye know not

when the master of the house cometh; at even, or at midnight, or at the cock-crowing, or in the morning :*

36. Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. 37. And what I say unto you, I say unto all, Watch.

CHAPTER XIV.

THE ALABASTER BOX OF OINTMENT.-JUDAS'S DESIGN EXPOSED. THE PASSOVER EATEN.-CHRIST'S AGONY.-IS BETRAYED BY

JUDAS.

When some took offence at the woman who poured spikenard on the head of Jesus, how did He rebuke them, and commend her piety?

6. Jesus said: Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on Me.

8. She hath done what she could; she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.

9. Verily I say unto you, wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the world, this also that she hath done, shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

* During the time of our Saviour, the Jews divided the night into four watches, which are here distinctly enumerated. The first watch, or EVEN, corresponded with the space from our six to nine o'clock; the second, MIDNIGHT, from nine to twelve; the third, COCK-CROWING, from twelve to three; the fourth, MORNING, from three to six. See note at page 85.

When Jesus was eating with his disciples at the passover, in what manner did He point out the one who would betray Him?

18. As they sat and did eat, Jesus said: Verily I say unto you, one of you which eateth with Me shall betray Me.

19. And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto Him, one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?

20. And He answered and said unto them; It is one of the twelve that dippeth with Me in the dish.

What were the expressions of Jesus concerning him who was about to betray Him?

21. The Son of man indeed goeth as it is written of Him; but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.

What were the significant tokens by which our Lord at the last supper declared Himself to be the atonement for the sins of the world?

22. As they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and said: Take, eat; this is my body.

23. And He took the cup; and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them; and they all drank of it.

24. And He said unto them: This is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many.