[244]In order for the human race to receive the benefit of the ransom-sacrifice, it was essential for Jesus to be raised from the dead. His resurrection is therefore of vital importance, and this constitutes another string of the harp, which we will treat separately. Why is the ransom the most vital string upon the harp of God? ¶ 177. What effect will its appreciation have upon the human race? ¶ 177. What is the most precious thing possessed by any creature, and why? ¶ 178. When can a creature properly glorify his Creator? ¶ 178. In whose image was man created? ¶ 179. What did God give to man at the time of his creation? ¶ 179. What is the difference between life and the right to life? ¶ 179. Describe the condition and environment of Adam and Eve in Eden. ¶ 179. Were Adam and Eve informed as to what would be the result of the violation of God's law? ¶ 179. Was there any real wrong in eating the fruit? and if not, wherein was the wrong done by man? ¶ 180. What was the effect of the sentence pronounced against man? ¶ 180. What was the effect of the execution of that sentence? ¶ 180. In what manner was the sentence executed? ¶ 180. When did Adam and Eve first exercise the power of producing their offspring? ¶ 181. Was it possible for them to have perfect children? and if not, why not? ¶ 181. Their children were born and lived, but did they have a right to life? and if not, why not? ¶ 181. What is the difference between right to life and life rights? ¶ 182. What Scriptural proof is there that all were born imperfect? ¶ 183. Without divine provision for the redemption of man, would the earth become depopulated? and if so, why? ¶ 184. Is mankind wholly dependent upon God's provision for life? ¶ 184. If God has made full and complete provision that man shall live in happiness, what effect should that have upon men's minds and hearts? ¶ 184. At the time God sentenced man to death did he foreshadow a provision for his release? and if so, how? Give the Scriptural proof. ¶ 185. Did he here foreshadow the ultimate fate of Satan? and if so, what is that fate? ¶ 185. Could the judgment Jehovah entered against Adam be annulled or set aside? and if not, why not? ¶ 186. If it could be changed, what effect would it have upon the faith of men? ¶ 186. Could God consistently provide for a substitute to meet the terms of that judgment? ¶ 186. Is it Jehovah's desire that men should understand the necessity and reason for redemption? ¶ 187. Why did God cause certain types and pictures to be made by his people? ¶ 187. Explain about the passover lamb slain by the Israelites on the night of their leaving Egypt. Give the Scriptural account. ¶ 188. What was pictured there by the firstborn? ¶ 188. What was pictured by the lamb, and also by the blood? ¶ 188. Who was spoken of as the "Lamb slain from the foundation of the world"? ¶ 188. What was pictured by the deliverance of Israel from the Egyptians? ¶ 190.