Preview: Jesus is the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Revelation 13:8. Before man fell, the plan of his redemption was made, but when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. (Galatians 4:4-5.)
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-19.
Memory Verse: John 4:25.
1. What did the Lord promise to raise up in Israel? Deuteronomy 18:15.
2. What would happen if He were ignored? Deuteronomy 18:19.
3. What did the children of Israel want? Deuteronomy 18:16.
4. What response did God make in reply to their desires? Deuteronomy 18:17-18.
5. What promise did God fulfill? Luke 4:17-21.
6. Did Israel accept Him? Why or why not? Acts 2:22-23.
7. What benefits do we have as a result of His coming? Romans 8:1-4.
8. What is used to indicate our change? Romans 6:1-4.
9. If the symbol of Christ’s death is true in our life how complete is the change? Romans 6:5-7.
10. What promise did the angel make? Acts 1:9-11.
11. What will be the purpose of the Messiah’s return? John 14:2-3.
Note: When Jesus came to redeem the race the Jews were looking for the Messiah, but they were thinking in terms of political rule. They were in subjugation to the Romans, and being a strongly nationalistic people, they longed for independence. If Jesus would have accepted the role of an earthly king, they would, no doubt, have accepted Him. One day soon He is coming back to tear down the kingdoms of this world and set up a Kingdom that will never be removed.