The Harp of God Part 18

Suppose Jesus had been greater than a man when he consecrated at the Jordan, could he have met the divine requirements and become the redeemer of mankind? -- 213.

Did Jesus have power to produce a perfect race? and if so, did he in this way correspond to the perfect Adam? -- 214.

State what occurred before Pilate. Paraphrase the substance of Pilate's statement to Jesus. -- 214.

Under the Jewish law, what must be the age of a man in order to be qualified as priest? -- 214.

What was the age of Jesus when he presented himself to John for baptism?

-- 215.

Why was it necessary for Jesus to wait until he was thirty years of age to begin his ministry? -- 215.

What was the difference between Jesus and prominent men of the earth with reference to receiving attention from others? -- 216.

Of what does true greatness consist? -- 216.

Why did Jesus say he came to the earth? Give Scriptural proof. -- 216.

How did Jesus become the servant of all? -- 217.

Why was it a sacrifice on the part of Jehovah to send Jesus to earth to redeem man? -- 217.

What prompted G.o.d to make this sacrifice for man? -- 217.

Why did the Pharisees and doctors of the law misrepresent and persecute Jesus? -- 218.

Why was Satan so anxious to destroy Jesus? -- 219.

Why did the scribes and Pharisees occupy a responsible position toward the Jewish people? -- 219.

What were some of the crimes Jesus properly charged against the Pharisees? and why did he so charge them? -- 219.

Did Jesus know that he was to be crucified? and how did he spend his last night with the disciples? -- 220.

What were his enemies doing at the same hour? -- 220.

What is meant by the Sanhedrin? and who composed it? -- 220.

What was the duty of this high court toward the people, including Jesus?

-- 220.

When this court secretly met, state what was said by it concerning Jesus. -- 221.

Who were the parties to the conspiracy to destroy Jesus? and whose was the master mind directing them? -- 222.

How was Judas brought into the conspiracy? and under what consideration?

-- 222.

Who was sent out to arrest the Master? -- 222.

Did the court have any right to try him at night? -- 222.

Did it have a right to cause him to testify against himself? -- 223.

Was there any evidence against him? -- 223.

What crime did the Sanhedrin commit in getting witnesses against Jesus?

-- 223.

Did that court violate the Jewish law in voting for his conviction? -- 223.

Why did the court reconvene the morning following to ratify the sentence? and was this proper? -- 223.

Why did not the Jews put Jesus to death and not take him before Pilate?

-- 224.

Why did Pilate wish to release Jesus? -- 225.

When Pilate attempted to release Jesus, what did the accusers do? -- 225.

Who were the responsible men that incited the mob to cry against the Master? -- 225.

To what did the civil power yield in sentencing Jesus to death? -- 225.

Which was more reprehensible, the civil or the ecclesiastical power, in this case? -- 225.

Who were put to death with Jesus? -- 226.

In the eyes of the world, did Jesus die as a righteous man? -- 226.

In the death of Jesus upon the cross, what particular prophecy was fulfilled? -- 227.

Why must Jesus die? -- 228.

What was G.o.d's will concerning Jesus with reference to his becoming a man and being put to death? -- 229.

What did Jesus mean by saying that he was the bread which came down from heaven, and those eating that bread should live? -- 230.

Did Jesus die only for those who become members of some church denomination? or for whom did he die? -- 230.

Define sin; and what is the penalty for sin? -- 231.

How was the life of Jesus made an offering for sin, or a sin-offering?

-- 231.

Would it have been possible for any of the human race to get life everlasting, except for the ransom-sacrifice? -- 232.

Of what value are the pictures made in the Old Testament to us in studying the New? and what did the bullock slain on the atonement day picture relative to Jesus? -- 233.