5. For what work did Christ say He was anointed?
“To preach the gospel to the poor; ... to preach deliverance to the captives, ... to set at liberty them that are bruised.” Luke 4:18.
6. Why did the psalmist wish to be brought out of the prison-house of sin?
“Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise Thy name.” Ps. 142:7.
7. Whose prison-house does Satan not open?
“That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house [the grave] of his prisoners.” Isa. 14:17.
8. For what does the psalmist pray?
“Let the sighing of the prisoner come before Thee; according to the greatness of Thy power preserve Thou those that are appointed to die.” Ps. 79:11.
9. How does God regard His people who are in prison?
“For the Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not His prisoners.” Ps. 69:33.