Bread Chap 1-3

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What does Jesus Christ identify Himself as in John 6:35?

The good shepherd

The bread of life (correct)

The light of the world

The vine

According to the content, bread has played a significant role in human civilization.

True

What do the children of Israel receive in the wilderness that parallels Jesus as the Bread of Life?

Manna

Only Christ Jesus, the Bread of Life, can quench the __________ and fill the heart of an unregenerate person.

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Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:

Christ: His Pre-Existence = Chapter 1 Christ: His Virgin Birth = Chapter 2 Christ: His Resurrection = Chapter 7 Christ: His Death = Chapter 6 Signup and view all the answers

What does the virgin birth of Christ signify?

Christ was born of a virgin without a human father. Signup and view all the answers

The Bible teaches that the virgin birth implies that Christ had both a human mother and a human father.

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Who is referred to as the woman's offspring or seed in Genesis 3:15?

Christ Signup and view all the answers

In Genesis 3:15, the word 'her' indicates a unique __________ born child.

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Match the following biblical references with their significance regarding the virgin birth:

Genesis 3:15 = Prophecy of the woman's seed Isaiah 53:10 = Reference to the suffering servant Psalm 18:50 = Praise for God's deliverance Luke = Account of Christ's birth Signup and view all the answers

What does the Martyr Theory suggest about Christ's death?

It was a direct consequence of His faithfulness to His principles. Signup and view all the answers

The Accident Theory states that Christ's death was prophesied and intentional.

False Signup and view all the answers

What do the scriptures about Christ's coming and death imply about the nature of His death?

That it was foretold and not an accident. Signup and view all the answers

Christ was __________ for our sins, as depicted in Isaiah 53.

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Match the following verses with their descriptions regarding Christ's death:

Psalm 22:14 = Bones out of joint Isaiah 53:5 = Wounded for our sins Psalm 22:18 = Divided garments Zechariah 11:12 = Thirty pieces of silver Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Christ's Pre-Existence

Pre-existence: The time before Jesus Christ came to Earth in human form.
Creator and Sustainer: Jesus Christ is not only the Creator but also the Sustainer of the universe. This is evident in Genesis 1:26 where God refers to himself in the plural, hinting at the Trinity.
Genesis 1:26: This verse emphasizes God’s plural nature, suggesting a divine partnership in creation.
John 1:1-2: The Word, who is Jesus Christ, existed before creation and was with God, demonstrating His pre-existence.
John 1:14: This verse reveals that the Word became flesh, referring to Jesus Christ taking human form.
Hebrews 1:2: This passage highlights that God created the universe, confirming Jesus Christ's role as the Creator.
Colossians 1:15-17: This passage reiterates Jesus Christ’s status as the firstborn of creation, existing before all things and holding everything together. He is the image of God, the unseen God’s visible representation.
From Everlasting to Everlasting: Jesus Christ has existed eternally.
John 1:1-2: This passage clearly states that the Word, who is Jesus Christ, was with God before creation, highlighting eternal existence.
Micah 5:2: Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, but his origins are not limited to this place. He has existed eternally.
John 17:5: Jesus Christ, in prayer to his Father, requests glorification, indicating his pre-existence and awareness of his pre-human existence.
Exodus 3:14: God instructs Moses to identify himself as “I AM WHO I AM,” a name that emphasizes God’s timeless existence. Moses must identify himself as sent by "I AM" - the name of God revealing eternal existence.

The Virgin Birth of Christ

The virgin birth refers to Jesus Christ being born to a woman, Mary, without a human father.

The Bible and the Virgin Birth

Genesis 3:14-15: The prophecy of the serpent, the woman, and their offspring.
Genesis 3:15: The prophecy states there will be conflict between the woman's seed (offspring) and the serpent's seed (those who follow Satan).
Genesis 3:15: The prophecy highlights "her" offspring, indicating a virgin birth, as other passages use different pronouns for descendants.
Genesis 46:6, Psalm 18:50, Isaiah 53:10, 12: These passages use different pronouns when referring to descendants, highlighting the unique nature of "her" seed in Genesis 3:15.
Isaiah 7:14: This prophecy speaks of a virgin bearing a son who will be called Immanuel (God with us).
Luke 1:30-38: The Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive and give birth to a son, who will be called Jesus.

Why is the Virgin Birth Important?

If Christ had been born naturally, He would have been a sinner and unable to die for the sins of others.
The virgin birth makes Christ a sinless Savior who could die in our place for our sins.
The virgin birth fulfills prophecy, showing God's plan for redemption.

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Explore the concept of Christ's pre-existence before His incarnation through references in scripture. This quiz delves into key biblical passages such as Genesis 1:26, John 1:1-2, and Colossians 1:15-17 that illustrate His role as Creator and Sustainer of the universe.