The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in Matthew 4:10,
"Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'"
As Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, Jesus responded to him by quoting Deuteronomy 6:13. The Son of God in contention with Satan! In my mind, this speaks to the authenticity and authority of the Scriptures that Jesus held.
As a follower of Jesus Christ, I take my clue from him. I eschew all who might hold the Scriptures in any other light.
There are many today, a dime a dozen, who question the authenticity and authority of the Scriptures. Many contradict (or "bend") the Scriptures in their efforts to champion that which is contrary to the Scriptures. Notions such as "social justice", the acceptance of homosexuality and transgenderism are hot button items these days, offered in contradiction to the Scriptures. Those who do so do not embrace Jesus' teaching and use of the Scriptures.
In his sermon on the mount Jesus taught, "For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished." Matthew 5:18.
In Proverbs 30:5-6 we read, "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar."
In following Jesus Christ, I find the following true about the Scriptures (our Bibles):
The Scriptures are authentic throughout (they are exactly what they present themselves to be).
The Scriptures are without any error throughout as originally penned.
The Scriptures are authoritative: they trump what anyone else has to say, whether the pope, any pastor or teacher or anyone.
The Scriptures are intentional. They say exactly what God intends to say to us - exactly what he wants us to know.
I'm sure there are other things that can be said about the word of God, the Scriptures. Paul's teaching to Timothy about the Scriptures certainly seems fitting here, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
I have to ask myself, "How 'thoroughly equipped' am I?" It appears I have a long way to go!
Jesus used the Scriptures in an important event in his ministry while here. That's all I need to know!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
"Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'"
As Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, Jesus responded to him by quoting Deuteronomy 6:13. The Son of God in contention with Satan! In my mind, this speaks to the authenticity and authority of the Scriptures that Jesus held.
As a follower of Jesus Christ, I take my clue from him. I eschew all who might hold the Scriptures in any other light.
There are many today, a dime a dozen, who question the authenticity and authority of the Scriptures. Many contradict (or "bend") the Scriptures in their efforts to champion that which is contrary to the Scriptures. Notions such as "social justice", the acceptance of homosexuality and transgenderism are hot button items these days, offered in contradiction to the Scriptures. Those who do so do not embrace Jesus' teaching and use of the Scriptures.
In his sermon on the mount Jesus taught, "For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished." Matthew 5:18.
In Proverbs 30:5-6 we read, "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar."
In following Jesus Christ, I find the following true about the Scriptures (our Bibles):
The Scriptures are authentic throughout (they are exactly what they present themselves to be).
The Scriptures are without any error throughout as originally penned.
The Scriptures are authoritative: they trump what anyone else has to say, whether the pope, any pastor or teacher or anyone.
The Scriptures are intentional. They say exactly what God intends to say to us - exactly what he wants us to know.
I'm sure there are other things that can be said about the word of God, the Scriptures. Paul's teaching to Timothy about the Scriptures certainly seems fitting here, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
I have to ask myself, "How 'thoroughly equipped' am I?" It appears I have a long way to go!
Jesus used the Scriptures in an important event in his ministry while here. That's all I need to know!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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