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Lesson 2 · January 14, 1899

Visit of the Shepherds, and Christ's Presentation in the Temple

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Bethlehem and Jerusalem, B. C. 5.

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  1. 1.Who were in the fields near Bethlehem? and what were they doing when Jesus was born? . Side texts: ; .
  2. 2.How did the Lord present Himself before the shepherds? .
  3. 3.At the view given them, what was their state of mind? and what message of comfort was delivered to them? . Side texts: ; ; .
  4. 4.By what sign were the shepherds to recognize Jesus? .
  5. 5.Immediately following this announcement, what demonstration was made? . Side texts: ; ; .
  6. 6.Upon the departure of the angels, where did the shepherds go? .
  7. 7.Having found the Saviour, what did the shepherds then do? . Side texts: .
  8. 8.What effect did the words of the shepherds have upon those who heard? .
  9. 9.How did the mother of Jesus regard the things passing around her? . Side texts: .
  10. 10.With what spirit did the shepherds return from their visit? . Side texts: .
  11. 11.In order to fulfil the law of Moses, where did the parents of Jesus take Him forty days after His birth? Verse 22. Side texts: .
  12. 12.What did this law require the parents to offer as a sacrifice on such occasions? Verses 23, 24. See note. Side texts: ; ; .
  13. 13.While this service was being performed, who came into the temple? and through what influence did he go there? . Side texts: .
  14. 14.For what had this man been waiting? Side texts: ; .
  15. 15.Taking the child Jesus in his arms, what did Simeon say of Him? . Side texts: .
  16. 16.In blessing the parents, what predictions did he venture concerning the child? Vs. 34, 35. Side texts: ; ; .
  17. 17.When Simeon ceased to prophesy, who else came upon the scene? Verses 36, 37. Side texts: .
  18. 18.Upon seeing Jesus, what did she begin to do? Verse 38.

Notes

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There were two reasons why the parents of Jesus took Him to Jerusalem at this time. The Mosaic law required an offering of every mother, at the end of her days of purification. When she was in circumstances to permit it, this was to consist of a lamb of the first year for a burnt-offering, and a young pigeon or a turtle-dove for a sin-offering. But when parents were too poor to provide a lamb, the law was satisfied with simply a pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons. The fact that Christ's parents offered only the latter shows that they were in the deepest poverty. Again, the law required that a first-born son should be redeemed by a fixed sum, and this requirement must be fulfilled by the parents of our Lord, since He was Mary's first-born.

Bible texts in this lesson

Luke 2:8-38 · Luke 2:8 · Psalms 25:14 · Amos 3:7 · Amos 3:9 · Amos 3:10 · Amos 3:11 · Genesis 12:3 · Isaiah 9:6 · Isaiah 9:7 · Acts 10:36 · Acts 10:12 · Acts 10:13 · Acts 10:14 · Hebrews 1:14 · Genesis 28:10-12 · John 1:51 · John 1:15 · John 1:16 · John 1:17 · John 1:41 · John 1:45 · John 1:18 · John 1:19 · Luke 1:66 · Luke 1:20 · Isaiah 61:1-3 · Leviticus 12:2-4 · Leviticus 12:6-8 · Exodus 34:20 · Numbers 3:13 · Numbers 3:25-27 · Acts 8:29 · Acts 8:39 · Acts 10:19 · Isaiah 40:1 · Isaiah 40:2 · Isaiah 40:9 · Mark 15:43 · Mark 15:28-32 · Isaiah 9:2 · Isaiah 60:1 · Isaiah 60:2 · Isaiah 8:14 · John 19:25 · Acts 28:22 · 1 Timothy 5:5

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