"Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. Therefore many of them believed, and also not a few of the Greeks, prominent women as well as men." (Acts 17:10-12)
Number ten on page 22 in the companion book asks two questions:
What did the people in Berea do in order to discern the Truth? How can we avoid being deceived and become more discerning about the input we receive?
After Paul and Silas explained about Christ in the synagogue, the Bereans went to the Scripture that was available to them at the time. They eagerly studied daily to see for themselves whether these men had told them the Truth. When they saw for themselves that Paul and Silas preached according to the Word of God, they believed.
These things are written that they might be an example to us today. Our Bible is extremely valuable and contains a treasure that is worth our daily study. Doesn't it make sense that we could avoid being deceived by really getting to know the Truth by studying it? I think that's a wonderful idea! This week as we search out the gems in God's Word, let us thank the Lord for His unchanging, absolute Truth. Also, let us remember that God is good and everything He does is good.
Have a great week!
Love, Karen
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Receiving the Word with All Readiness
Posted by Karen Brock at 10:40 PM
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I know that I purposefully let my mind be filled with things/influences other than the pure Word of God. Even on a day when there is no other movie, no other book, no other tv program, no other music...the world still influences my mind, even if I'm not actively filling it.
Amazing the difference a little bit of TRUTH makes when we start our day with it! Almost as though it becomes a barrier and shield from whatever else might acost us that same day.
I could certainly use the shield some days!
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