- The strength of a local congregation correlates with how much the Bible is read.
- Israel read the law.
- Exodus 19:1-6 - special treasure
- Exodus 20:10- commandments
- Exodus 20:22-23:33- various commands
- Exodus 24:3-7- Moses writes then READS
- Continued even in New Testament times (Acts 13:14-15
- Israel’s strength from reading
- Deuteronomy 17:14-20- Kings should read
- Example: Josiah - II Kings 22-23
- Deuteronomy 31:9-13- regular public reading
- Deuteronomy 6:1-9- read to children
- Defeat of Jericho and Ai - Joshua 8:30-35
- Israel and Judah captives - not reading enough
- Remnant revived with reading - Nehemiah 8:1-13
- Deuteronomy 17:14-20- Kings should read
- Jesus emphasized reading
- Matthew 12:3-5, Sabbath, “Have you not read?”
- Matthew 19:4, Divorce, “Have you not read?”
- Matthew 21:6, Praises
- Matthew 21:42, Authority, “Did you never read?”
- Matthew 22:31, Resurrection, “Have you not read?”
- Matthew 4:1-11, Satan’s test, “It is written.”
- Luke 10:25-28, Lawyer’s test, “What is written in the word? How does it read to you?”
- Apostles and prophets and reading
- Re-reading Old Testament
- Peter on Pentecost, Acts 2and his epistles
- Stephen’s sermon, Acts 7
- Hebrews’ frequent quotes
- Thessalonians & Bereans, Acts 17:10-11
- Paul instructed brethren to read
- Ephesians 3:4
- Colossians 4:16
- Re-reading Old Testament
- Salvation depends on reading
- Salvation, I Timothy 4:12-16
- II Corinthians 5:7, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
- John 20:30-31, “written that you may believe”
- Serving our children
- Old Testament warning, Deuteronomy 6
- II Timothy 1:3-5, from childhood
- Defense of the gospel, II Timothy 2:14-18
- Salvation, I Timothy 4:12-16
- Conclusion
- Is reading the Bible a priority in your life?
- Do you read and study it regularly?
- Do you read and study it regularly with your children?
- Courage, strength, and faith depend on knowing God’s word.
JS
April 03, 2013
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