Fundamentals with Bibi: The Gift of God - The Holy Scriptures (Part 2)

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"So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it." - Isaiah 55:11

Hello and welcome back! I hope today finds you in good health and spirits. When last we met, we had been discussing the Scriptures, specifically, how they are a gift to all from God Himself. 

We can read in 2 Timothy 3:16 that "All Scripture is inspired by God." Nothing is made up by man, or pieced together haphazardly. Remember, He has a grand plan for us and placing His words in our hands for instruction and guidance is a big part of it. 

God, and God alone, is the Creator and author behind His thoughts. "For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit" (2 Peter 1:21).

Now, let's see where proof of this may be found. Moses is probably the best known of the Old Testament prophets. John 1:17; Luke 24:27, 44 even refer to him in the New Testament. God  used these prophets to communicate His message.

In the New Testament, the superiority of the person and work of Jesus Christ is heavily underscored. Still, the New Testament apostles and prophets referred back to the Old Testament prophets of God in order to demonstrate the difference between Christ and the old Judaic system (Hebrews 1:1, 2; Ephesians 3:5).

When Jesus Christ arrived on the scene he represented an improvement over what was only vaguely hinted at in the Old Testament. He served as an example of a better: power, priesthood, revelation, sacrifice, and covenant. 

Even so, many were not convinced Jesus was the promised One. They were expecting different than what they saw. Unfortunately, they were looking at Jesus through "physical" and not "spiritual" eyes. They were fully capable of sight, yet they were blind (1 Corinthians 2:14; 2 Corinthians 4:4).

We have reached a good stepping off point for now. Next time we will discuss different names given the Scriptures by which are spoken of therein. Until then, may God keep you safe, healthy, and deeply enriched by His Word.

Scripture: Matthew 24:35; Psalm 119:105; John 17:17; Romans 1:16; John 5:39

Prayer: Lord, may your Word nourish my soul, refresh my spirit, and guide me every day of my life. In Your name I pray. Amen

The grace of Jesus Christ be with you,

Bibi