I have several favorite Bible teachers, all of whom run large ministries or churches. Although they all differ in their delivery style of the Gospel, one thing they agree upon, the Word of God is best taught and studied line upon line and precept upon precept. I believe it was what Paul was telling Timothy in his second letter, study and know, not just head knowledge - but also heart knowledge, the Word, the Good News of Jesus Christ. It is the same for us, study so the student of the Word need not be ashamed, but is approved by God.

The writer of Psalm 119 states, “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your Word; with my whole heart I have sought You, oh let me not wander from Your commandments! Your Word I have hidden in my heart that I might not sin against You.” (Psalm 119:9-11 NKJV). And later he pens, “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119:105 KJV)

When the LORD God led the Israelites out of bondage from Egypt, He established His ordinances, His Law, His best way to live. We know them as the Ten Commandments. After the children of Israel finished the forty years of wandering, again Moses gave them the Torah, as the generation who heard it before them, had perished during those forty years. From Moses to Joshua the leadership shifted and under Joshua, the people followed God’s ways, because Joshua knew the Torah. Because of following His ways and His Word, the people would enter their promised land and receive blessings, albeit not without struggle.

Likewise, it is the same for us today. When we immerse ourselves into the study, memorization and application of God’s Word, our lives will be blessed. I’m not saying our lives won’t be without challenges or struggles, but there are blessings for God’s children who study, know and heed His Word.

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