You diligently study the Scriptures

You diligently study the Scriptures

"You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about Me!" John 5:39

The holy Scriptures are able to make us wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus. While the sacred writings contain the revelation of the mind and will of God at large—they are especially precious as they testify of Christ and of the salvation that is in Him. The main design of holy Scripture is to reveal to us . . .
  our fallen, sinful, and helpless condition by nature; and
  the exceeding riches of the grace of God in His kindness towards us in Christ Jesus.

But even the Word of God will not profit us, unless it is rightly used. It should be read with prayer for the light and teaching of the Holy Spirit. When we open the sacred page, like the psalmist we should pray, "Open my eyes—that I may behold wondrous things out of Your law."

We should read with diligence and perseverance —we should "search the Scriptures." The noble Bereans, as they heard Paul preach, searched the Scriptures daily—therefore many of them believed.

In the same way, all who humbly and prayerfully read and search the Scriptures—will surely find Christ to their comfort and satisfaction.

"Behold the book whose leaves display
  Jesus the Life, the Truth, the Way!
  Read it with diligence and prayer,
  Search it, and you will find Him there!"

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