Searching the Scriptures

1. What did Christ command the people of His day concerning the Scriptures?

“Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life; and they are they which testify of Me,” John 5:39.

NOTE: When this was spoken not a word of the New Testament had been written. It was to the Old Testament that the Jews looked as their guide to eternal life, and although they would not accept Christ, He said that these very books, which they esteemed so highly, testified of Him. If the Old Testament points to Christ, it is worthy of our careful study.

2. How early have we any record that the gospel was preached?

“And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham,” Galatians 3:8.

3. Was it the gospel of Christ that was preached unto Abraham?

“Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day: and he saw it, and was glad,” John 8:56.

4. At what other time is it said the gospel was taught in the Old Testament dispensation?

“For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them; but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it,” Hebrews 4:2.

NOTE: The persons here referred to by “them” are the Israelites when on their journey from Egypt to the promised land, as will be seen by the Scripture connection. Paul says the gospel was preached unto us as well as unto them, putting “them” ahead, and letting “us” have the gospel afterward.

5. Why did Moses give up the riches of Egypt?

“Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt,” Hebrews 11:26. People in that age, even as now, were influenced by the riches of Christ to give up the world.

6. Whence came the spiritual meat and drink of the Israelites while in the wilderness?

“And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; and did all eat the same spiritual meat; and did all drink the same spiritual drink; for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ,” I Corinthians 10:2-4.

7. What was the chief cornerstone of the faith of both apostles and prophets?

“And are build upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,” Ephesians 2:20.

8. What part of the Scriptures did Philip hear a certain eunuch reading?

“And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?” Acts 8:30.

9. When asked if he understood what he was reading, what reply did the eunuch make?

“And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him,” verse 31.

10. What did Philip then do?

“Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus,” verse 35.

11. What are the Scriptures able to do?

“Thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus,” II Timothy 3:15.

12. What was said of the Bereans because they searched the Scriptures daily?

“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so,” Acts 17:11.

13. By what is man to live?

“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God,” Matthew 4:4. If man is to live by the word of God, he certainly ought to use it daily, as daily nourishment is needed to keep him alive.

14. How greatly has God magnified His word?

“I will worship toward Thy holy temple, and praise Thy name for Thy loving kindness and for Thy truth; for Thou hast magnified Thy word above all Thy name,” Psalm 138:2.

Word of the everlasting God;

Will of His glorious Son,

Without Thee how could earth be trod,

Or heaven itself be won?

Lord, grant us all aright to learn

The wisdom it imparts,

And to its heavenly teaching turn

With simple, childlike hearts.

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By JSD-COG|2016-02-21T15:20:07+03:00February 14th, 2016|The Bible Home Instructor|0 Comments

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Terms & Conditions

Introduction: Each group member that joins agrees to abide by and defend the guiding principles shared below. We do this in order to make everyone feel welcome, but in particular, to level the playing field. When the playing field is uneven, the road tends to be bumpy and steep. The group was created specifically to create an environment where everyone can be free to

a) Debate spiritual issues of concern,
b) Share own knowledge
c) Learn from others.

We do this fully aware that some of us do not have such opportunities in the churches or congregations they come from. In fact most churches or congregations avoid teaching the Scriptures and worse, some teach wrong doctrines.

In short, here are the core principles by which members are expected to abide, defend and to promote:
1. Members join in their individual and private capacity, i.e. no one may represent their church or assembly.

2. No member may use his/her title to intimidate/bully or impose views on others – the idea is to share knowledge, not to tell others what to know or think.

3. None of the members claim to be experts on religious or any topic discussed on this platform. We aim to share the little we know for the mutual benefit of everyone.

4. All members are expected to participate actively so that there is joint ownership of the outcomes of the discussions.

5. No member may discriminate against any other member on any grounds, including race, gender, age, religion, nationality, etc.

6. Members have the right to propose a topic or ask questions. However, questions must be relevant to the topic being discussed at the time. New topics should only be proposed when the current topic is formally closed or has become stagnant.

7. Members accept to be addressed as brother or sister without any intention to disrespect anyone. Mutual respect is expected and implied in all interactions in this platform.

8. Membership in this group is open to everyone irrespective of the denomination, race, gender, age, nationality, title, etc.

9. Members accept that, from time-to-time, we may need to call one another to order should members digress from the topic or create other problems. This is necessary so that we maintain order and ensure progress in line with the mandate of the group.

10. Members who deliberately undermine the group principles and show no repentance after attempts to correct them maybe sanctioned by the group administrator by way of suspension or permanent expulsion from the group.

11. Given that this is an international platform, members are requested to use and stick to English as language for the purposes of discussions and questions.

12. From Friday evening until Monday evening, the group takes a break from discussing formal topics. In this time, members are free to share none topical issues of common interest, e.g. messages, warnings, information of common interest, etc.

13. No internal issues that are specific to a particular church or congregation may be shared, e.g. members from a particular church or congregation discussing issues that are not of common interest to the group unless it’s an open invite to everyone the group in general. Otherwise, such issues should be handled offline between the individuals involved.

14. Although not desirable for the group, members are free to peacefully exit the group at any point in time when they feel like doing so.

15. The group principles are subject to review from time-to-time through the group administrator.

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Searching the Scriptures