September 7 | Daily Devotion | The Example of Jesus in Studying Scriptures | Zac Poonen
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen Excerpt from the message: A Life That Pleases God - Zac Poonen To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/a-life-that-pleases-god Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message is that pleasing God requires diligent study of Scripture, exemplified by Jesus at age twelve in the temple. The speaker emphasizes that true study involves meditating on the Word to see God, rather than just accumulating knowledge for teaching. Making time for Scripture requires sacrifice, but the reward is knowing God and seeing Jesus through the text.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus stays behind in the temple at age twelveWhen Joseph and Mary returned from Jerusalem, they realized after thirty-six hours that twelve-year-old Jesus had stayed behind in the temple.
Jesus amazes the teachers with His understandingJesus was found in the temple listening to teachers, asking questions, and demonstrating an understanding of Scripture that amazed everyone.
Following the example of Jesus without a personal BibleBecause Jesus did not have a Bible at home, He had to visit the synagogue in Nazareth and memorize portions a little at a time, showing a remarkable dedication that challenges believers today.
A pure heart brings divine revelationUnderstanding Scripture does not require a clever mind but a pure heart, which allows believers to see God rather than just acquire doctrine.
Sacrificing time to study the BibleJust as people make time for emergencies, believers must sacrifice time and overcome busyness to consistently study the word of God.
Studying to know God, not to prepare sermonsJesus did not study the Scriptures to prepare sermons or share with others, but simply to know God and see Jesus.
Treating the Bible like a letter from a loving fatherA truly devoted child reads a father's instructions immediately, just as new believers eagerly turn to the Bible as God's written word.
The natural cry of a healthy newborn for milkJust as a healthy baby naturally cries for milk, a truly born-again person has an automatic hunger for the word of God.
Revelation over clevernessJesus could answer teachers because He meditated deeply on the Scriptures over years, receiving true revelation through a pure heart.
