Dot # 2. The Life was in the Blood.
The unfallen angels of heaven stood in awe and amazement to hear that Michael, God Himself, would die in place of the guilty pair. They watched as Adam confessed the sin on the head of the lamb, and then with trembling hand took the life of the lamb. They saw its life blood flow out, as the light of life faded from its eyes. Michael, God Himself, had provided a way of escape and promised a final deliverance. The terms of the Original Covenant had been met by the death of a Coming Substitute. The lamb’s skin and the wool had provided a coat to cover and comfort them. The death of lambs would remind God’s people for four thousand years that a Messiah would come to die for them, and to clothe them with His own robe of righteousness. Life was in the spilled blood of the lamb, and Life is in the spilled blood of the Lamb of God who was crucified on Calvary. By His blood comes eternal life.

Dot # 3. God is Love that Runs the Universe.
Before sin occurred in the Garden of Eden, God’s Law was known in its positive form as the “Law of Love.” After sin entered, that same law was repeated but in a negative sense to meet mans’ fallen condition. It was known then as The Ten Commandments. “Thou shalt not…” became the warning message of God’s Law of Love. The first four commandments dealt with the worship of God. The last six dealt with the relationship of other human beings. But, these ten principles of righteousness in either positive or negative form still reflect the Law of Love, as the very basis of eternal life in God’s great universe.

Dot # 4. The Original Covenant is Still in Effect.
Transgression of God’s Law is rebellion against God’s government that must finally be extinguished from the universe. The Original Covenant still is in effect. “Obey and live forever.” The Messiah came to die in the place of repentant sinners, to exhibit the justice of God and satisfy the claims of the Laws of God and the Original Covenant. All who are willing to die to selfishness and to be “recreated” in the image of their Maker shall be in His eternal kingdom. He is the Risen Savior who lives to empower His people to come back into harmony with His Laws and covenant to recreate them in His own image. That is the “gospel” of true Christianity. All who confess their sins before the universe, and in repentance and conversion, strive to live in harmony with God’s great universe, may have eternal life.

Dot # 5. The Incarnation.
“In the fullness of time” Michael took another step downward. “…and was made in the likeness of men:” Phil. 2:7. In a painful process, he laid aside his form as an angel, and was “condensed” into a tiny “seed” in the conception of a babe in the womb of a virgin, Mary.
“For unto us a child is born, and unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of peace.” Isa. 8:6.’
“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Emanuel, which being interpreted is God with us.” Matt. 2:23. Born in Bethlehem, fled to Egypt for two years, grew up and lived in Nazareth. He was called a “Nazarene.”
Matt. 2:28.

Dot # 6. The Lamb of God Begins His Ministry.
At 12 years of age, He accompanied his parents to Jerusalem and there He saw the lambs slain in the temple services and knew who He was. He was not like other children in that there was no sin in Him. He labored as a common man until around the age of thirty, and knew from the prophecies of Daniel 9:24-27 that the time had come for Him to begin His public ministry. This was another step downward. “…he humbled himself” Phil. 2:8. He laid aside His tools as a carpenter, and went down to the Jordan river to be baptized and anointed to his three and a half years of selfless service to others as our example. At the Jordan river, He asked His cousin, John the Baptist, to baptize Him. Immediately after the baptism He was anointed by the Holy Spirit that descended from heaven in the form of a dove. He heard His Father’s voice saying:

“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matt. 3:16-17.

Dot # 7. ”. The Title “Son” is in Reference to Steps downward. Phil. 2:5-8. The angels had no father and mother angel, but were created beings, and were known as “sons” of God, their only Father. As The Second Person of the Godhead, who was equal with the Father, stepped down to take the form of a “servant”-angel, that He might be The Communicator of the Father’s will to them, He made himself of “no reputation” but became one with the angels in form, and was known as a “Son” among the angels or “sons of God.” Again, when He was made in the “likeness of men,” he was known as the “son of man” or “The Son of God.” These titles refer to his steps downward but never to a Father-son status as occurs in the human procreation process.

Dot # 8. Jesus “Yah-shua” the “I AM”-- God of Eternity.
The name, Jesus, in the Hebrew language, is “Yah-shua.” “Yah” is a name or title of the heavenly Father. “shua” is the word for “salvation.” The name “Yah-shua” means, “The Father’ Salvation. “ Sometimes given as “Jehovah’s Salvation.” Jesus, to preserve His ministry of blessings on the people, did not identify himself as the promised Messiah, and at times warned those who were healed not to reveal who had done the miracle. But as his ministry came toward its end, the leadership who considered him to be their rival, plotted his death and He openly exposed their wicked motives.
Matt. 23 and Luke 20:45-47. To those whose hearts were open he said to them, “I AM he.” And “Before Abraham was, I AM.”

Dot # 9. The “Servant of servants”
“And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself,…’ Phil. 2:7. Step downward No. 5.
For three and a half years, He became a “Servant of servants.” He was The Missionary that brought hope and healing to all within His reach. In some villages where he passed through, all were healed of whatever disease had tortured them. He healed their broken bodies, and cast out demons. He was, at the same time, training his disciples and teaching them the principles of selfless service for others. He fed the multitudes with food and fed their souls with Present Truth for their day. He was a jovial man, easy to approach, and kindness personified. His profound statements are recorded in His Word and are still the basis of true wisdom. To know Him is to Love Him.

Dot # 10. The End of the Sacrificial Laws.
There can be be no compromise between good and evil. His ministry came to end by evil forces who feared that He would reform their nation and endanger their positions therein. They tried time after time to trap him by trick questions, but his wisdom silenced them on many occasions. Each time their resentment grew. He was brought to trial and falsely accused, condemned, and crucified. That event is celebrated today in Christendom, as “good Friday.” After four thousand years of observance of the sacrificial system, the True Lamb of God was slain. The penalty was paid for the transgressions of the Laws of God according to the terms of the Original Covenant. At the death of Jesus Christ, the New or Everlasting Covenant was ratified (made legal) and the sacrificial laws came to an end. “…Messiah shall be cut off…he shall cause the sacrifice and oblation to cease.”(Dan. 9:26-27.)

Dot # 11. The Faith of Jesus--Victory
In his human form, he could not see through the portals of the tomb. That is, He saw only eternal oblivion ahead. But He remembered His heavenly Father’s mercy and kindness and submitted everything to Him. That was his victory through faith. He rested in the tomb over the seventh-day Sabbath, and early on the first day of the week, (Sunday morning) His Father called Him and He awoke. He said, “I have the power to lay down my life, and I have the power to take it up again. John 10:18. He lingered here on earth to establish The Resurrection in the minds of the people, and then returned to heaven.