Week 2 Flashcards
How is Jesus the chief agent of life?
Jesus perfect human sacrifice made possible the union of his chosen followers with him in his heavenly reign as well as made possible eternal life for earthly subjects under his Kingdom Rule.
What is the purpose of God’s Rest? Heb 4:9-11
On the 7th day, God rested, or desisted from further creative works to allow what he had already created to develop in accord with his will.
How can we enter into God’s rest?
By obediently working in harmony with his advancing purpose as revealed through his organisation.
What did Russell start begin printing in 1879?
Zion’s Watchtower & Herald of Christ’s Presence
How is righteousness measured?
“Righteousness is measured by conformity to God’s will and commands.”
Give 3 ways in which Jesus appointment as high priest is in the manner of Melchizedek. Heb 7:15-17
They were directly appointed by Jehovah.
Melchizedek is the only one mentioned in Hebrew scripture as serving as King and HP, as does Jesus.
There is no predecessor or successor is listed and so could be called a priest for all time. Their appointment therefore remains forever.
When was Jesus installed as High Priest in the manner of Melchizedek?
After his ascension to heaven.
Connect the phrase:
Re spiritual temple
Curtain = Jesus Fleshly Body
Alter of Burnt Offering = God’s will as shown by his willingness to accept Jesus’ sacrifice
Lampstand = Spiritual Enlightenment
Ark of the Covenant = Jehovah’s presence as King
Holy = the spirit-begotten condition of the anointed and Jesus whilst on earth
Most Holy = the specific place where Jehovah resides in heaven
Table of Showbread = the need to feed on God’s word
How can we cultivate humility? X4 needed
Imitate Jehovah/Jesus
Regular Study of the Bible
Regular share in the ministry
Putting the interests of others ahead of our own
Prayer
What did the various features of the atonement day foreshadow?
The Grand Atonement made for sins by Jesus Christ.
What two aspects of faith must we possess?
We need to believe that everything Jehovah says is true and will be fulfilled. And we need to believe in things that are invisible to our eyes like the existence of a creator.
How do we show that Jehovah is real?
Faith moves us to live our life in a way that is pleasing to Jehovah and to meditate regularly on the future Jehovah promises.
How do we show that we believe that he is? Heb 11:6
We living in a way that pleases Jehovah.
To believe that Jehovah is the rewarder means that we are convinced that our efforts to please him will not be in vain. True/False
True
Heb 12:1 - Personal Question - Which faithful person in the scriptures would you like to imitate and why?
Personal
