Search the Word of God

When you have problems in your life remember to search out the scripture for answers. In Mark 13:23 Jesus said “Behold I have foretold you all things.” Every problem has an answer and that answer can be found in the Word. There is no better counsel than Gods Word!

1 Peter 1:7-20

1:7 trial G 1383; testing. (compare James 1:7). The building of your faith brings much more rewards than gold.

1:8 believing G 4100; to have faith. (compare John 20:24-29). You have not seen Jesus yet you believe!

1:9-10 The prophets of the old time foretold of the Messiah coming and bringing salvation. You know who HE is and will not be deceived by the fake. You have searched the scriptures.

1:11 searching G 2045; to seek. Psalm 22 was written a long time before Christ came to die for us yet it prophecies of HIM and what HE was to endure. The words of the prophets came true because it was Gods word not a mans.

1:12 The prophets gave these prophecies for our benefit (salvation) not their own. Even the angels look down to rejoice at a lost soul coming to the Lord.

1:13 revelation G 602; appearing. Focus on Gods word and not mans. Don’t be blown to and fro by unsound doctrine. Search the Word.

1:14-16 conversation G 391; behavior. (compare Lev 11:44). Nobody is perfect, even our best is as filthy rags compared to God (Isa 64:6). God really loves those who try their best to do what is right and follow HIS instruction the best they can.

1:17 fear is reverence. We are judged by our works. God doesn’t care what title you carry or who you are, just try and please HIM the best you can.

1:18-19 vain G 3152; empty. The traditions of men can’t save you. Only the precious blood of the Lamb!

1:20 The Messiah was foreordained in the first earth age to save us.

John 5:24-43

5:24-25 The spiritually dead will be given life. Do you hear what God is saying to you? Search the Word and find out.

5:26-27 Son of man is connected with judgment (died for us). Son of God is connected with resurrection.

5:28-29 Christ went to those who died before the gift of Christ (1 Peter 3:18-20). He went ot proclaim victory over satan and give all a chance of salvation.

5:30-31 God sent Jesus to fulfill scripture, and give us that perfect gift.

5:32-33 John the Baptist was the forerunner of Christ. His message was one of repentance.

5:34-35 testimony G 3141; evidence given. Light destroys darkness. Truth destroys falsehoods.

5:36-37 It was prophesied that Jesus would come and do wonderful works.

5:38 Not only did they not believe but they wanted to kill Him.

5:39 search G 2045; to seek, investigate. The prophets prophesied of Christ and His coming. Have we read it? The Pharisees a religious of the times hadn’t read it.

5:40-43 Follow Gods and His Word. It will always come to pass as written. Have Faith in it and you will be well.

John 7:41-52

7:41-42 The people are trying to figure out who Jesus is.

7:43-44 No man was able to take him without the Lord allowing it. We have the same protection on us through the name of Jesus.

7:46 They had never experienced a one like Jesus before.

7:47-48 Seek out your own salvation with trembling and fear. Don’t depend on a man for it. Don’t follow someone just because of the title they hold.

7:49 This is an insult. They are saying that the people are uneducated and know nothing (not like them who know everything).

7:50-51 Nicodemus was of the Pharisees but knew the words of Jesus were true (compare John 3:1-2).

7:52 There were prophets to come from Galilee. Don’t believe the word of a man. Search out for yourselves what is right or wrong. If the Pharisees really searched they would have found that Jonah and Hosea were out of Galilee, possibly Elijah, Elisha and Amos as well. Jesus was out of Galilee (Isaiah 9).