What did Jehovah pronounce through the Prophet concerning Zedekiah? Give the Scriptural statement. ¶ 127. In view of this, was it possible for the Messiah to be counted through the line of Solomon? ¶ 127. What other son did David have who was subsequently exalted? ¶ 128. From whom did Mary the mother of Jesus descend? ¶ 128. What did the prophet Jeremiah prophesy concerning the coming of Messiah through David's lineage? ¶ 129. What message did the angel of the Lord bring to Mary relative to the Messiah? ¶ 130. What did Mary say in response to the messenger? ¶ 130. Why did Mary say: "From henceforth all generations shall call me blessed"? ¶ 131. What was meant by her prophetic statement: "He hath put down the mighty from their seats and exalted them of low degree"? ¶ 131. Why were the Jews looking for some child to be born who would be a great ruler? ¶ 132. Why did they expect their nation to become great? ¶ 132. What prophetic utterances led the Jews to believe that there should be raised up amongst them a great king? Quote the prophecies. ¶¶ 132, 133. Did the prophecies of Isaiah and Zechariah relating to the coming king have a complete fulfillment at the birth of Jesus? ¶ 134. Of what relative importance was the birth of Jesus? ¶ 135. How much time elapsed from the original promise made to Abraham until the birth of Jesus? ¶ 135. During that time, what was Jehovah doing relative to the promise? ¶ 135. Where was Jesus born? ¶ 136. How was Bethlehem foreshadowed by the Prophet? ¶ 136. Give a brief statement of the important things which occurred in and about Bethlehem. ¶ 137. Where was Nazareth situated? ¶ 138. State the relative importance of the city of Nazareth. ¶ 138. Who were in control of Palestine at the time of the birth of Jesus? ¶ 138. What important decree was issued by the ruler of Palestine that led Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem? ¶ 138. Why must they go to Bethlehem and not to some other city? ¶ 138. How did Joseph and Mary journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem? and at what time did they reach the latter city? ¶ 139. Where did they find lodging? ¶ 139. What important field lies near Bethlehem? and who were watching their flocks there? ¶ 140. How many watches were kept in a night? ¶ 140. Was there great earthly splendor and show at the birth of Jesus? and if not, why not? ¶ 141. What kind of people had God chosen to participate in the events of that night? ¶ 141. Who in heaven were participating in this great event? ¶ 141. What did the night on the earth picture? ¶ 142. At what particular place was Jesus born? ¶ 142. What attracted the attention of the shepherds? and what message was delivered to them? Repeat the message. ¶ 142. Repeat all the text of Luke 2:8-11. ¶ 142. What song did the shepherds hear from the heavenly hosts on this occasion? ¶ 143. What effect has this heavenly message had upon the hearts of men for centuries past? ¶ 143.