As I begin this blog this morning, I must apologize to each of you who already have this knowledge. I write this morning primarily for my younger readers, like those still in elementary school. Our granddaughter's name is Alaya and a very precious and beautiful young lady she is. Yep! She's the youngest grandchild and the only one still in elementary school! After her begins the great-grandchildren and so far, there is just one, a mighty little God's girl, Scarlet. So for the future lives of these two, I dare to write the things I know (at my great age) about understanding the Bible. And in particular Luke 24:45--Jesus "went on to open their understanding of the Word of God."
Jesus, after His resurrection, showed His disciples where in the Word of God His suffering, His death on the cross, and His resurrection were prophecied, even where it was prophecied how each of us will have new life through the forgiveness of sins. I have listed them below in case you want to write them down for your own verification. For there may be times these days that we may want this same information and need to verify the New Testament teachings against the Old Testament prophecies.
But even more important, we have the Holy Spirit who has promised to lead us into understanding and guide us into direction. The Holy Spirit is God within us and He is absolute! Each of us needs no welcome mat, for He is there; He is here with me and there with you, and do not doubt it. If He is less apparent to you than the Father or the Son, I hope you will get acquainted soon as He is waiting!
God desires that we know Him as Jesus told us the Father would send Him, and He did. That day is still remembered every year. Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit came! All of Jerusalem went crazy because there was so much happiness. People from every nation heard Peter preach in their own language! Surely it was a day that needs remembering, but it is the Person we must not forget!
God desires for us to understand the scriptures that we might be given "'the needed insight to put God's Word into action in our lives." (quote from Life Application Study Bible, pp.1611) So in order to get God's messages we must understand what the scripture is saying and check to see if it is giving us direction. And finally, we need to trust. Trust the Holy Spirit's teaching, His ability to lead and advise, and that His Spirit is real, true, and loving.
Finally, the list I promised to give you: Jesus role as a Prophet (Deut. 18:15-20)
His sufferings (Psalm 22 & Isaiah 53)
His Resurrection (Psalm 16:9-11 & Is. 53:10,11)
Lord Jesus, I trust you to open my mind to truth, understanding, and direction each day as I read your Word. Amen.
The same old.......Jo
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