My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q4. Did the Savior exist before His birth in Bethlehem?

Picture: Q4. Did the Savior exist before His birth in Bethlehem? JTLD 25.1

Yes. Jesus is God—all powerful, eternal, without beginning or end. In Isaiah 9:6 (NIV), Christ is called “Everlasting Father.” The wonderful mystery of Christ’s incarnation as a babe in Bethlehem is the core of the Christian message and a recurring theme throughout Scripture. Jesus’ birth as a helpless baby boy in Bethlehem was to identify with us. He endured the same human frailties as you and me, to reestablish a relationship with our heavenly Father. This is the Good News of salvation! JTLD 25.2

• Bible Discovery: John 1:1-3; 5:18; 8:58; 11:25; 17:5, 24; 1 Corinthians 10:1-4; Colossians 1:16, 17; 1 Timothy 3:16; Revelation 1:8
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, Selected Messages, book 1, p. 247.3-4