Introduction
Matthew 5:31; 19:3-9 – Henry VIII started the Anglican Church because of marriage, divorce, and remarriage!Isaiah 53:5 – Modern-day Jews try to ignore this passage because they don’t believe Jesus is the Messiah.I should know that the Bible is understandable.
John 20:30-31Ephesians 3:4-6Luke 10:25-28 – The Old Covenant law was readable and understandable.II Peter 1:12-15; 3:1 – Peter was preserving this for them!I should be willing to admit, “I don’t know” instead of developing pride.
Hebrews 5:11-14Mark 12:18-27Job 23:1-7Deuteronomy 29:29John 21:22-23Acts 2:9-11Let us focus on what we do know rather than what is not revealed.I should try to overcome my bias instead of pretending I don’t have any.
John 11:47-48I Peter 2:2Luke 15:11-32 – Parable of the prodigal son.Mark Allen Powell – The Forgotten FamineI should put the work in to actually read and study the Bible.
Acts 17:11II Peter 3:16I should apply everything that is relevant to me.
Ezekiel 33:30-33 – It does us no good if we don’t apply what we study!