PART I. LESSON I. PREPARATION FOR CHRIST. Who was the father of John the Baptist? Ans. Zacharias. LUKE i. 5. Who was the mother of John the Baptist? Ans. Elisabeth. LUKE i. 5. What did the angel foretell concerning John? Ans. He shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost. LUKE i. 15. Where did John commence his ministry? Ans. He came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. LUKE iii. 3. What did he say respecting the salvation of God? Ans. All flesh shall see the salvation of God. LUKE iii. 6. What was the burden of his preaching? Ans. Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. LUKE iii. 4. When the people asked him what they should do to prepare for their Lord, what was his answer? Ans. He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. LUKE iii. 11. Why was giving clothing to the naked, and food to the hungry, a preparation for the coming of Christ? Ans. Because, when Christ should come, he would teach the love of God for all men; and they must love men, to be ready to receive and enjoy his great truth. Who will rejoice to hear that God loves the children of men? Ans. Those who really love them. Who will be unable to take interest in that truth, and will see no beauty in it? |