Under what striking emblem was He prophesied of by Balaam?

Answer

"There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel." Num. 24: 17.

Upon what ground were the previous promises then renewed to Abraham?
Did Christ know beforehand the treatment He was to receive?
Of what were the different parts of the image composed?
Unto whom are God's people to be gathered?
Where are the dead when they hear the voice of Christ calling them to life?
How willing is God to hear and answer prayer?
What is one good evidence of genuine repentance?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle