EXAMINING THE SCRIPTURES DAILY

Thursday, April 02, 2009
Posted: 01 Apr 2009 06:00 AM PDT
Keep holding the pattern of healthful words that you heard from me.—2 Tim. 1:13.
Knowledge of “the deep things of God” can give us strength to resist temptation to engage in lawless acts and can move us to be “zealous for fine works.” (1 Cor. 2:10; Titus 2:14) Understanding deep things requires study. However, study is not the same as reading something superficially. It involves carefully examining information to see how it fits the pattern of what we already know. It entails perceiving the reasons for what is said. Bible study should include meditating on how we can use what we learn in making wise decisions and in helping others. Also, since “all Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial,” our study should include “every utterance coming forth through Jehovah’s mouth.” (2 Tim. 3:16, 17; Matt. 4:4) Bible study can be hard work! But it can also be delightful, and understanding “the deep things of God” is not too difficult. w07 11/1 2:3, 4