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What was the world like when God first created it?

Everything was perfect, and there was no sin, sickness, or death.

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Why does everyone on earth die?

They die because Adam and Eve sinned against God.

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What is the condition of every person who is born?

They are enemies of God, and have no peace with him.

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What does it mean that Satan will “wound the heel” of Eve’s descendent?

Satan would kill the Messiah, but God would raise him to live again.

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In what way is Jesus like the boat God provided when he destroyed the earth by the flood?

God sent Jesus as a way to save people who believe in him.

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How is Jesus different than the priests who came before him?

He offered himself as the only sacrifice that could take away the sin of everyone.

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How is God’s promise to Abraham fulfilled through Jesus?

God considers everyone who believes in Jesus, from any people group, to be a descendant of Abraham.

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How is Jesus like the ram that was sacrificed instead of Isaac?

Jesus is the Lamb of God, who God gave to be a sacrifice in our place.

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How is Jesus like the Passover Lamb?

Jesus never sinned and there is nothing wrong with him, so his blood (his death) causes God to pass over and not punish anyone who believes in Jesus.

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Who can be part of God’s people?

Anyone from any people group can join God’s people through the New Covenant by believing in Jesus.

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In what way is Jesus the greatest prophet of all?

He is God, so all the things he did and said were the actions and words of God.

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How does Jesus fulfill God’s promise to King David?

Because Jesus is the Son of God, he is the descendant of David who can rule forever.

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In what way is Jesus a greater king than David?

Jesus is the king of the entire universe.