of another covenant, as Adam was the head and representative of the first,] [completely and fully] [fulfilled, in all its parts,] in our [stead, or place ;] and, [in this manner,] by his [fulfilling or obeying the whole law for us,] and [suffering, in our stead, the punishment which we deserved for breaking the law,] he [successfully com pleted] for [all those who will accept of his mercy,] [that which gives them a right to the reward promised to perfect obedience, as well as a complete] [deliverance from the power, the pollution, and the punishment of sin,] and [procured and made safe] for them a sure and [undoubted claim of right, incapable of failure] to [never-ending] life.

13.

13. Q. What became of Jesus Christ after he was buried?

A. On the third day Jesus rose again from the dead, taught his disciples during forty days, sent them to preach the gospel to all the world, and then ascended to heaven while blessing them. He is now exalted to the highest glory, Lord over all, executing his offices, and bestowing mercies upon mankind.

1. VERBAL AND GENERAL EXERCISE.

When did Jesus rise again from the dead?
On what day did Jesus rise again from the dead?
What did Jesus do on the third day?

Who rose on the third day?

From what did Jesus rise on the third day ?

Whom did Jesus teach ?

What did Jesus do to his disciples ?

Whose disciples were taught?

Who taught his disciples?

How long did Christ remain upon earth after he rose ?
What did Christ do during these forty days?

Who sent the disciples to preach?

Who were sent to preach?

What did Christ send his disciples to do ?®
What were they sent to preach.

To whom was the gospel to be preached?
What was to be preached to all the world?

Who commanded the gospel to be preached to all the world?

What became of Christ after the forty days?

Who ascended to heaven ?

To what place did Christ ascend?

When did Christ ascend to heaven?

What was Christ doing when he ascended.

Whom was he blessing?

What happened while Christ was blessing his disciples ?
To what is Christ now exalted?

To what glory is Christ now exalted?
Who is exalted to the highest glory?
Who is now Lord over all?

Over what is Christ the Lord?
What is Christ now executing?
Whose offices is Christ now executing?
What is Christ now doing to his offices.
What is Christ bestowing on mankind?
Who is bestowing mercies on mankind ?
Upon whom is Christ bestowing mercies?
Where is Christ bestowing mercies ?
From whom do all mercies come to mankind?

2. NUMERICAL EXERCISE.

How many things are here mentioned as having been done by Christ after his burial? (Four.-1. He rose again from the dead. 2. He taught his disciples. 3. He sent them to preach the gospel. 4. He ascended to heaven.) What is the first? &c.

How many particulars are here mentioned with respect to Christ's teaching? (Two.-1. He taught his dis

[Q. 13. ciples. 2. He taught during forty days.) What is the first? &c.

How many particulars are here mentioned as to Christ's ascension? (Two.-1. He ascended to heaven. 2. He ascended while blessing his disciples.) What is the first? &c.

How many particulars are here stated with respect to Christ's present glory? (Four.-1. He is exalted to the highest glory. 2. He is Lord over all. 3. He is now executing his offices. 4. He is bestowing mercies upon mankind.) What is the first? &c.

3. DOCTRINES SEPARATED.

How many doctrines are contained in this answer? (Nine.-1. On the third day Jesus rose again from the dead. 2. Christ, after he arose, taught his disciples during forty days. 3. Christ sent his disciples to preach the gospel to all the world. 4. Christ ascended to heaven. 5. Christ ascended to heaven while blessing his disciples. 6. Christ is now exalted to the highest glory. 7. Christ is now Lord over all. 8. Christ is in heaven executing his offices. 9. Christ is now bestowing mercies upon mankind.) What is the first? &c.

4. EXPLANATIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS. Third day, third day after his death and burial. From the dead, from the state of death, and came out of the grave.

Taught, gave directions and instructed.

Disciples, scholars and followers.

During, so long as.

Sent, commissioned.

Preach, make known and proclaim. •

Gospel, glad tidings of salvation by a Saviour.

World, people in every part of the earth.

Ascended, went up in a cloud.

While, during the time he was.

Blessing them, pronouncing them happy, and praying

for a blessing.

Now, at present.

Exalted, elevated in heaven.

Highest glory, greatest dignity and splendour.
Lord, ruler and governor.

All, the whole creation, visible and invisible.
Executing, performing the duties of.
Bestowing, procuring and conferring.
Mercies, blessings of various kinds.
Mankind, all the human race.

5. DOCTRINES PROVED.

102. (1.) On the third day Christ rose from the dead.1 Cor. xv. 4. He rose again the third day, according to the scriptures.

103. (2.) Christ, after he rose, taught his disciples during forty days.-Acts i. 3. To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.

104. (3.) Christ sent his disciples to preach the gospel to all the world.-Matt. xxviii. 19. Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

105. (4.) Christ ascended to heaven.-Mark xvi. 19. He was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

106. (5.) Christ ascended to heaven, while blessing his disciples.-Luke xxiv. 51. While he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

107. (6.) Christ is now exalted to the highest glory. -Eph. i. 22. Hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church.

108. (7.) Christ is now Lord over all.-Matt. xxviii. 18. All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 109. (8.) Christ is in heaven, executing his offices. Zech. vi. 13. He shall build the temple of the Lord; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon

his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne; and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.

110. (9.) Christ is now bestowing mercies upon mankind.-Eph. iv. 8. When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

[For Doctrines in Rhyme, &c. see Appendix.]

6. LESSONS FROM THE DOCTRINES. From these doctrines we learn,

(1.) That we should rise with Christ, to newness of life. (2.) That we should diligently improve present opportunities of giving and receiving instruction.

(3.) That we should receive the gospel, as Christ's mes

sage to us.

(4.) That we should set our affections and desires on the things of heaven.

(5.) That we should always desire the spiritual welfare of our friends, especially when we are about to leave them

(6.) That we should seek to partake of that glory, to which our fore-runner is now raised.

(7.) That as Christ's servants, we ought not to be influenced by the fear or the favour of men.

(8.) That we should be active and persevering in the performance of our duties.

(9.) That we should do good to all, as we have an cpportunity.

[For collateral Lessons and Inferences, see Appendix.]

7 APPLICATION OF THE LESSONS.

To what should we rise with Christ? (1.)
What should we diligently improve? (2.)

In what manner should we receive the gospel? (3.)
Upon what should we set our affections and desires? (4.)
When should we be specially anxious for the spiritual
welfare of our friends? (5.)