Background:
In John 5:39, Jesus stresses the importance of studying Scripture because it points to Him. Both the Old and New Testaments declare Scripture’s impact. In 2 Timothy 3, Paul encourages Timothy to continue in the Scriptures, and he notes that “all Scripture is God-breathed” and trains and equips us for personal growth in holiness and to serve others (vv. 16–17). Before installing Joshua as the new Israelite leader, God urged him to “meditate on [the Law] day and night” so that he’d be obedient and successful (Joshua 1:8).
My Comments to You:
Bible “beavers” mentioned by Author Jackson in the devotion are more than Bible readers. They prayerfully and carefully “gnaw” away at Scripture in ways that open their eyes and hearts to see and love Jesus, the One revealed in it.
You must read and understand that The Holy Scriptures in the Old and New Testaments all point to Jesus. Get into the habit of reading scriptures to know Jesus on a heart and spiritual level, not just an academic level.
Reflect:
What are some Old Testament Scripture passages that you recognize as “testifying” about Jesus? What better habits do you need to develop to become a better student of the Scriptures?
My Prayer for Us:
Father, open our eyes to see Jesus in all of Scripture so that we might love, obey, and serve Him more.
Our Daily bread Ministries (2021/10/21) Studying the Scriptures, Arthur Jackson, retrieved from www.odb.org 21/10/2021, Studying the Scriptures.