 Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel
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Lesson 5
Jesus Christ was Jehovah of the Old Testament
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1. Cover page |
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Jesus Christ was Jehovah of the Old Testament
Background and Student Reading
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 Russell M Nelson
Covenants, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 86-89
The Abrahamic Covenant, The Pearl of Great Price Student Manual (Church Educational System manual, 2000), 93-98
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 John 8:51-59; 18:5, 8; Exodus 3:11-14; 6:2-3; 3 Nephi 15:5; Moses 6:51-52, 64-66; Genesis 17:1-9; Abraham 1:18-19; 2:8-11.
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Elevated Learning
As you go through this institute lesson make notes in your study journal of the things that impress on your mind and heart and expand your personal understanding. Take the time to review these notes and share with others after the lesson. This is an important part of your elevated learning experience and will help the gospel of Jesus Christ get down into your heart and contribute to your successful graduation of this institute course.
2. Names of the Saviour |
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What names and titles are used for the Saviour?
John 8:52-53, 56-59
Jesus Christ
Questions
What questions were the Jews asking the Saviour?
What did Jesus mean by saying "Before Abraham was, I am?"
3. I Am |
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"I Am"
Exodus 3:11-14; 6:2-3
Jesus Christ
Questions
What names did the God of the Old Testament use to identify himself?
How do these verses clarify the significance of the statement "Before Abraham was, I am?"
4. Unchangeable one |
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This is as blunt and pointed an affirmation of divinity as any person has or could make. "Before Abraham was I Jehovah." That is, I am God Almighty, the Great I AM. I am the self-existent, Eternal One. I am the God of your fathers. My name is: I AM THAT I AM.
Jehovah is the covenant or proper name of the God of Israel. It denotes the Unchangeable One.
Bruce R McConkie
Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, 3 Vols. (1965-73), 1:464
Questions
Why is it important to know that Jesus Christ was Jehovah of the Old Testament?
5. All revelation has come through Christ |
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All revelation since the fall has come through Jesus Christ, who is the Jehovah of the Old Testament. The Father (Elohim) has never dealt with man directly and personally since the fall, and he has never appeared except to introduce and bear record of the Son.
Joseph Fielding Smith
Doctrines of Salvation, comp. Bruce R. McConkie, 3 vols. [1954-56], 1:27
Questions
How does knowing that Jehovah is unchangeable help you to have faith in him?
6. The gospel taught to Adam |
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Adam
Moses 6:51-52, 64-66
Questions
What do you notice about the gospel taught to Adam?
7. Abrahamic covenant |
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A. Promises made to Abraham:
Genesis 13:14-16; 17:2-8
Abraham 1:18-19; 2:8-11
B. Abraham's Responsibilities:
Genesis 17:1-5; 9
Abraham 1:19; 2:8-11
Abraham
Questions
What did Abraham have to do and what were the promised blessings?
8. Heirs to all that God promised |
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Abraham received the gospel and was ordained to the higher priesthood, and he entered into celestial marriage, which is the covenant of exaltation. Abraham received a promise that all of the blessings of these covenants would be offered to his mortal posterity. Together, these covenants and promises are called the Abrahamic covenant. The restoration of this covenant was the restoration of the gospel in the last days, for through it all the nations of the earth are blessed.
(Guide to the Scriptures)
Abraham
Questions
How do you feel blessed by the Abrahamic Covenant?
9. The promised blessings of the gospel |
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Joshua 24:3-13
1 Nephi 17:23-32
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Why did Jehovah do many of the things recorded in these scriptures?
What does this tell you about the promises the Lord has made to you?
10. God has been faithfull |
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Because God has been faithful and kept His promises in the past, we can hope with confidence that God will keep His promises to us in the present and in the future. In times of distress, we can hold tightly to the hope that things will work together for our good.
Dieter F Uchtdorf
The Infinite Power of Hope, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 23
Questions
How can knowing about Jehovah's actions anciently help you during times of trial?
What did He do for ancient Israel that He will also do for you?
11. Summary |
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• Jesus Christ was Jehovah of the Old Testament
• Jehovah established the everlasting gospel anciently
• Jehovah blessed and led ancient Israel
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How can this knowledge of Jehovah develop your testimony of the Saviour?
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