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{{raw:data:p|c|there have been some men in the earth, pictured by the roots, that have scented the truth and reached out for it and have clung to Jehovah and his precious promises, and these have promise and hope of being brought into the new tree.}} | {{raw:data:p|c|there have been some men in the earth, pictured by the roots, that have scented the truth and reached out for it and have clung to Jehovah and his precious promises, and these have promise and hope of being brought into the new tree.}} | ||
− | {{raw:data:p|31|This part of the prophetic tree proves that Jehovah would not utterly destroy man, but that in his due time he would bring back into his organization the reconciled ones who would maintain their integrity toward him. The original tree trunk or stock must he for ever cut off from the stump and can never be replaced thereon. Had not God created man on the earth there would have existed no reason for a superhuman overlordship. That overlordship was given to Lucifer, and had Lucifer remained faithful there | + | {{raw:data:p|31|This part of the prophetic tree proves that Jehovah would not utterly destroy man, but that in his due time he would bring back into his organization the reconciled ones who would maintain their integrity toward him. The original tree trunk or stock must he for ever cut off from the stump and can never be replaced thereon. Had not God created man on the earth there would have existed no reason for a superhuman overlordship. That overlordship was given to Lucifer, and had Lucifer remained faithful there would have been no occasion for the vindication of Jehovah's name. Because of Lucifer's rebellion and wickedness his organization must now be for ever |
− | would have been no occasion for the vindication of Jehovah's name. Because of Lucifer's rebellion and wickedness his organization must now be for ever | ||
destroyed, but the hope of obedient man is in another tree, that is to say, the righteous organization which Jehovah God has provided for those who love and obey him. The prophetic words of Job constitute a promise from Jehovah that he will provide for the redemption and deliverance of man and that he will give to all of his obedient ones life through another.}} | destroyed, but the hope of obedient man is in another tree, that is to say, the righteous organization which Jehovah God has provided for those who love and obey him. The prophetic words of Job constitute a promise from Jehovah that he will provide for the redemption and deliverance of man and that he will give to all of his obedient ones life through another.}} | ||
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QUESTIONS FOR STUDY
1. Point out the great importance of knowledge of Jehoyah
and of his beloved Son.
2,3. What was the purpose of the words of this text, and
to what do they refer? What doubtless was Job’s obser-
vation which Jehovah here used to provide expression
4- prophetic of his purpose concerning mankind?
© 4-6. Relate another prophecy pertaining to the same thing
about which Jeb here writes, und the circumstances under
which that prophecy was spoken.
§ 7-10. By whom, and when, was the proclamation made which
is recorded at Daniel 4:17 What was therein foretold
and foreshadowed? The vision discloses what facts? Ap-
ply that proclamation us a prophecy.
{ 11. To whom and for what purpose does Jehovah give an un-
derstanding of this prophecy, and other prophecies, at
this time?
{ 12-14. Point out in particular the application of verse 2
as 2 prophecy.
4 15,16. What purpose is served by the words of verse 47
Referring to verses 4-6: Point out here the prophetic posi-
tion of Nebuchadnezzar, and the application of tlie state-
ments made.
{ 17, When and how is verse 7 fulfilled? Compare this with
what is foretold in Tsaiah 29: 11.
G 18. Account for Nebuchadnezzar’s referring to Daniel as
Belteshazzur and as having the favor of the ‘holy gods’’,
What purpose is serve! by this part of the record?
{ 19,20. **At the last Daniel came in before me’’: when,
where, how, and for what purpose, in the fulfilment of
this prophecy?
{ 21-23. Expliin what is prophetieally referred to in verse 10.
Apply verse 11. How is this supported by Ezckiel’s proph-
ecy and that reeorded in Daniel 27
24,25. What important facts as to the applieation of this
prophecy are shown in the stutements appearing in verse
127
{ 26. Prove the identity of the ‘‘watcher’’ scen in the vision.
Apply the statement that he ‘came down from heaven'’.
{ 27,28. Explain the deeree declared by the ‘‘watcher’’, How
and when is that decree executed? Account for Jehovan’s
so lung deferring execution thereof.
€ 29. Apply the eapression: (a) (‘Leave the stump of his roots
in the earth.’? (b) ¢* With a band of iron and brasy.’’
(e) ‘'In the tender grass of the field... wet with the
dew of heaven.’? (d) ‘‘Let his portion be with the beasts
in the grass of the earth.’?
€{ 30-32. What, then, is the application of the prophetic pic-
ture presented in Job 14: 7-97
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PURPOSE OF THE COVENANT BY SACRIFICE
HLATSOEVER Jehovah docs is right. All
life and all authority proceed from him.
The sacrifices which he required in the law
given to his typical people Israel were shadows of
things to come.
In Psalm 50:5 it is written: ‘‘Gather my saints
together unto me, those that have made a covenant
with me by sacrifice.’? Even though the covenant by
sacrifice is abnormal, it is fully in keeping with exact
justice and is an expression of complete unselfishness.
God’s creature, the perfect man Adam, had sinned
and thereby made forcfeiture of his right to life. He
must die and for ever remain dead unless another,
perfect as he was, should take Adam’s place in death.
Justice required the forfeiture of the life of Adam.
Love provided tor the corresponding one for sacrifice.
Jehovah arranged a covenant to accomplish that pur-
pose.
No creature of heaven or earth could originate that
covenant of sacrifice, but Jehovah only, ‘‘the purpose
of him [Jehovah] who worketh all things after the
counsel of his own will.’? (ph. 1:11) ‘“‘For who