3. What preparation was made for His coming to our earth? Hebrews 10:5, 7.
NOTE: ‘Nearly two thousand years ago, a voice of mysterious import was heard in heaven, from the throne of God, “Lo, I come.” “Sacrifice and offering Thou wouldest not, but a body hast Thou prepared Me.... Lo, I come (in the volume of the Book it is written of Me,) to do Thy will, O God.” Hebrews 10:5-7. In these words is announced the fulfilment of the purpose that had been hidden from eternal ages.’ Desire of Ages, page 23.
4. What sad Bible examples are given of His reception on earth? John 1:10-11; Luke 4:28-30. Isaiah 53:2-3.
NOTE: ‘Jesus was hunted from place to place during His ministry. Priests and rulers were on His track. They misrepresented His mission and labour. He came unto His own and His own received Him not. Angels watched the conflict at every step. They saw the spirit and work of the enemy. They looked with amazement upon the devices of Satan against the divine Son of God.’ Signs of the Times, November 25, 1889.