Upon what condition was Solomon's to be the line from which the great Deliverer would descend? Give the Scriptural proof. -- 125.
Did Solomon receive Jehovah's approval? -- 126.
Why was the kingdom taken away from Solomon? -- 126.
After Solomon's death, what happened to the nation of Israel? -- 127.
Name the last three kings of Solomon's line to rule over Israel. -- 127.
What did Jehovah p.r.o.nounce through the Prophet concerning Zedekiah? Give the Scriptural statement. -- 127.
In view of this, was it possible for the Messiah to be counted through the line of Solomon? -- 127.
What other son did David have who was subsequently exalted? -- 128.
From whom did Mary the mother of Jesus descend? -- 128.
What did the prophet Jeremiah prophesy concerning the coming of Messiah through David's lineage? -- 129.
What message did the angel of the Lord bring to Mary relative to the Messiah? -- 130.
What did Mary say in response to the messenger? -- 130.
Why did Mary say: "From henceforth all generations shall call me blessed"? -- 131.
What was meant by her prophetic statement: "He hath put down the mighty from their seats and exalted them of low degree"? -- 131.
Why were the Jews looking for some child to be born who would be a great ruler? -- 132.
Why did they expect their nation to become great? -- 132.
What prophetic utterances led the Jews to believe that there should be raised up amongst them a great king? Quote the prophecies. ---- 132, 133.
Did the prophecies of Isaiah and Zechariah relating to the coming king have a complete fulfillment at the birth of Jesus? -- 134.
Of what relative importance was the birth of Jesus? -- 135.
How much time elapsed from the original promise made to Abraham until the birth of Jesus? -- 135.
During that time, what was Jehovah doing relative to the promise? -- 135.
Where was Jesus born? -- 136.
How was Bethlehem foreshadowed by the Prophet? -- 136.
Give a brief statement of the important things which occurred in and about Bethlehem. -- 137.
Where was Nazareth situated? -- 138.
State the relative importance of the city of Nazareth. -- 138.
Who were in control of Palestine at the time of the birth of Jesus? -- 138.
What important decree was issued by the ruler of Palestine that led Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem? -- 138.
Why must they go to Bethlehem and not to some other city? -- 138.
How did Joseph and Mary journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem? and at what time did they reach the latter city? -- 139.
Where did they find lodging? -- 139.
What important field lies near Bethlehem? and who were watching their flocks there? -- 140.
How many watches were kept in a night? -- 140.
Was there great earthly splendor and show at the birth of Jesus? and if not, why not? -- 141.
What kind of people had G.o.d chosen to partic.i.p.ate in the events of that night? -- 141.
Who in heaven were partic.i.p.ating in this great event? -- 141.
What did the night on the earth picture? -- 142.
At what particular place was Jesus born? -- 142.
What attracted the attention of the shepherds? and what message was delivered to them? Repeat the message. -- 142.
Repeat all the text of Luke 2:8-11. -- 142.
What song did the shepherds hear from the heavenly hosts on this occasion? -- 143.
What effect has this heavenly message had upon the hearts of men for centuries past? -- 143.
Under what conditions will the peoples of earth learn of the importance of the birth of Jesus? -- 144.
What was the date of Jesus' birth? -- 145.
Tell what you can concerning the three "wise men" that journeyed from the East to Bethlehem at the birth of Jesus. -- 146.
Who sent the "wise men" to Herod? -- 146.
Why should we expect Satan to try to form a conspiracy to destroy the babe Jesus? -- 147.
Explain the significance of the names given Satan; and how do these apply to his operations against Jesus and his followers? -- 148.
When the promise was made to Mary that she should be the mother of Jesus, how did Satan regard this promise? -- 149.
What was one of the purposes of Jesus' coming to earth relative to Satan? -- 149.