Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Specific Examples

When the prodigal son, in the parable, repented and turned toward home, what did his father do? BR-ASI9 56.3

“When he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.” Luke 15:20. BR-ASI9 56.4

How did the father show his joy at his son’s return? BR-ASI9 56.5

“The father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: and bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.” Luke 15:22-24. BR-ASI9 56.6

What is felt in heaven when a sinner repents? BR-ASI9 56.7

“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.” Luke 15:10. BR-ASI9 56.8

What did Hezekiah say God had done with his sins? BR-ASI9 56.9

“Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but Thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for Thou hast cast all my sins behind Thy back.” Isaiah 38:17. BR-ASI9 56.10

How completely does God wish to separate sin from us? BR-ASI9 57.1

“Thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.” Micah 7:19. “As far as the east is from the west, so far hath He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12. BR-ASI9 57.2

How did the people respond to the preaching of John? BR-ASI9 57.3

“Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, and were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.” Matthew 3:5, 6. BR-ASI9 57.4