Introduction

• Matthew 5:31; 19:3-9 – Henry VIII started the Anglican Church because of marriage, divorce, and remarriage!
• Isaiah 53:5 – Modern-day Jews try to ignore this passage because they don’t believe Jesus is the Messiah.

I should know that the Bible is understandable.

• John 20:30-31
• Ephesians 3:4-6
• Luke 10:25-28 – The Old Covenant law was readable and understandable.
• II Peter 1:12-15; 3:1 – Peter was preserving this for them!

I should be willing to admit, “I don’t know” instead of developing pride.

• Hebrews 5:11-14
• Mark 12:18-27
• Job 23:1-7
• Deuteronomy 29:29
• John 21:22-23
• Acts 2:9-11
• Let us focus on what we do know rather than what is not revealed.

I should try to overcome my bias instead of pretending I don’t have any.

• John 11:47-48
• I Peter 2:2
• Luke 15:11-32 – Parable of the prodigal son.
  • Mark Allen Powell – The Forgotten Famine

I should put the work in to actually read and study the Bible.

• Acts 17:11
• II Peter 3:16

I should apply everything that is relevant to me.

• Ezekiel 33:30-33 – It does us no good if we don’t apply what we study!