SCRIPTURE: John (NIV) 5:39 You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, 40 yet you refuse to come to me to have life.
OBSERVATION: Jesus was speaking to the Jewish Religious leaders who took great pride in knowing and studying the writings of Moses and the Prophets. They were considered experts in the law. They could quote it; they could use it to condemn others; but they could not see that its purpose was to lead them to Jesus, the Promised Messiah!
The ones who best knew the Written Word missed the Living Word to whom the scriptures pointed! We need the ministry of the Holy Spirit to draw us to Jesus! He reveals truth about Jesus to our hearts.
APPLICATION: The two men on the road to Emmaus had a personal eye-opening conference with the post-resurrection Jesus who revealed how that he had just fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies. (Luke 24:13-27)
We all need the Holy Spirit to give us such a conference as we read God’s Word and hear God’s Word preached. He convicts us of sin and convinces us that Jesus died for our sin. He takes the truth of Jesus and applies it to our hearts.
PRAYER: Jesus, it is not how well I know the scriptures that matters, it is how well I know you! You are the reason to study the scriptures, either by reading or hearing! Thank you for the healings and miracles. They show your power to change our lives. They demonstrate your love for people. They show us that you are present with us. Holy Spirit, open my understanding as I read and hear the Scriptures read. Reveal to me the Living Word as I become more acquainted with the written Word. Amen
Pastor Leon
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