The first letters of the following responses answer the following question: What will a tearful sower, who goes forth bearing precious seed, bring with him when he comes again, this time with rejoicing? [1] Numbers in brackets indicate the number of words in the answer.
1. Redemption can only be accomplished through the precious blood of Christ, certainly not with this “corruptible thing.” [1]
2. Whose death does the Lord view as precious in His sight? [2]
3. Lamenting over the ruined state of God’s people, a time when the gold had become dim, the weeping prophet was aware that the precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, were now regarded as what? [2]
4. The one whose beard is spoken of metaphorically, dripping with precious ointment, when considering the pleasantness of brethren dwelling together in unity. [1]
5. Something that the Lord told a prophet that the precious must be taken from, in order for him to act as the Lord’s mouth. [1]
6. What words are used to describe the precious promises given to those who have obtained precious faith, by which promises they are made partakers of the divine nature? [2]
7. What type of very precious ointment was brought in an alabaster box and poured on the head of the Lord Jesus? [1]
Answers to these questions will be found, Lord willing, in the next issue of Christian Shepherd.
J. Short