Lesson 3: The Plan of Salvation 30. When Adam and Eve first sinned, was there any way of escape for them? there was no way of escape for the offender. (8) 31. Describe Jesus' countenance after the third time he came from the Father. His countenance was calm, free from all perplexity and trouble, and shone with benevolence and loveliness, such as words cannot express. (8) 32. Did the Father ask Jesus to save humans, or did Jesus offer his life to his Father? He had offered to give his life a ransom, and take the sentence of death upon himself (8, 9) 33. What two things are necessary for humans to again receive the favor of God? That through the merits of his blood, and obedience to the law of God, they could have the favor of God (9) 34. How much of the plan of salvation did Jesus conceal from the angels? their commander concealed nothing from them (9) 35. Did Jesus know what would happen to him before he came as a man to this earth? Jesus told them that he would stand between the wrath of his Father and guilty man, that he would bear iniquity and scorn, and but few would receive him as the Son of God. Nearly all would hate and reject him. (9) 36. What is one purpose given why Jesus became a human? He would leave all his glory in heaven, appear upon earth as a man, humble himself as a man, become acquainted by His own experience with the various temptations with which man would be beset, that he might know how to succor those who should be tempted 37. Which would be worse for Jesus at the cross - bodily agony or mental agony - and why? mental agony, that with which bodily suffering could in no wise be compared. (10) 38. Can the life of an angel pay the debt to ransom man? the life of an angel could not pay the debt. (10) 39. As a human, would Jesus be weaker than the angels? his strength would not be even equal with theirs. (10) 40. Why would the angels want to interfere in the plan of salvation? And as they should witness his sufferings they would wish to rescue, and deliver him from his murderers (10) 41. Did the Father devise the plan of salvation, or did he accept it?Jesus also told them that the plan of salvation was devised, and his Father had accepted the plan. (10)42. Was Jesus joyous over the plan of salvation when telling it to the angels?With a holy sadness, Jesus comforted and cheered the angels43. What two things would Jesus accomplish by his death?those whom he should redeem would be with him, and ever dwell with him; and that by his death he should ransom many, and destroy him who had the power of death. (11)44. What two reasons are given for the inexpressible joy among the angels?And his Father would give him the kingdom, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, and he should possess it forever and ever. Satan and sinners should be destroyed, never more to disturb heaven, or the purified, new earth fallen man could be exalted again through his death, to obtain favor with God and enjoy heaven. (11)45. Does the Father have difficulty sometimes in making choices?It was even a struggle with the God of heaven whether to let guilty man perish, or to give his beloved Son to die for them. (11, 12)46. How much did some angels love us humans?Angels were so interested for mans salvation that there could be found among them those who would yield their glory, and give their life for perishing man. (12)47. What two things are necessary for the Son to do, to save lost man?Nothing but the death and intercessions of his Son would pay the debt, and save lost man from hopeless sorrow and misery. (12)48. Describe the angels' work with Jesus and with his followers.But the work of the angels was assigned them, to ascend and descend with strengthening balm from glory to soothe the Son of God in his sufferings, and administer unto him. (12)49. Name something impossible for God to do.I saw that it was impossible for God to alter or change his law, to save lost, perishing man; therefore he suffered his beloved Son to die for mans transgression. (12)50. When Jesus should take fallen man's nature, what did Satan think he could do?pull down the Son of God from his exalted position he could overpower him, and hinder the accomplishment of the plan of salvation. (12)51. Does Satan still look kingly?He still bears a kingly form. (12, 13) 52. Use 8 different words to describe Satan's facial expression.anxiety, care, unhappiness, malice, hate, mischief, deceit, and every evil. (13)53. What part of Satan's face did Ellen White particularly notice, and why?A smile was upon his countenance, which made me tremble, it was so full of evil, and Satanic slyness. (13)54. When does Satan's smile grow horrible?This smile is the one he wears just before he makes sure of his victim, and as he fastens the victim in his snare, this smile grows horrible. (13) Bonus question: How did Satan learn of the plan of salvation?Satan again rejoiced with his angels that he could, by causing mans fall, pull down the Son of God (12)
