Part 37 (1/2)

To obey is better than sacrifice, the Lord hath said; To harken when He commandeth, than an offering made.

All ye who say, ”There is naught to do since Christ doth save,”

Remember what He commands you in the Book He gave.

Remember only the doers of the word are blessed; 'Tis well to hear and believe it, but to do is best.

F. E. BELDEN.

PART IV. LIFE, PARABLES, AND MIRACLES OF CHRIST

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Immanuel-G.o.d With Us. ”In the beginning was the Word.... And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.” John 1:1-14. ”He Was Wounded For Our Transgressions, He Was Bruised For Our Iniquities: The Chastis.e.m.e.nt Of Our Peace Was Upon Him; And With His Stripes We Are Healed.” Isa. 53:5.

Birth, Childhood, And Early Life Of Christ

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The Flight Into Egypt. ”Arise, ... and flee into Egypt.” Matt. 2:13.

1. In what promise was a Saviour from sin first revealed?

”And the Lord said unto the serpent, ... I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and _her seed_; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise His heel.” Gen. 3:14, 15.

2. Through whom was a restoration of the lost dominion promised to Abraham?

”To thee will I give it, and to _thy seed_ forever.” Gen. 13:15.

3. Who was this promised seed?

”He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is _Christ_.” Gal. 3:16.

4. Where was Christ to be born?

”And ... he [Herod] demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto him, _In Bethlehem of Judea_.” Matt. 2:4-6. See Micah 5:2.

5. Of whom was Christ to be born?

”Behold, _a virgin_ shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isa. 7:14.

NOTE.-Immanuel means ”G.o.d with us.” See Matt. 1:23.

6. Before His birth, what did the angel say to Joseph concerning the naming of the child?