Let us examine the scriptures every day 2025
Friday, January 10, 2025
Only the insightful will understand (Dan. 12:10).
Daniel studied the prophecies for the right reason: he wanted to know the truth. Being humble also helped him. He recognized that Jehovah gives understanding to those who know him and obey his just and pure standards (Dan. 2:27, 28). Daniel demonstrated his humility by turning to Jehovah for help (Dan. 2:18). Furthermore, he studied the Scriptures carefully. He thoroughly investigated the sacred writings that existed in his time (Jer. 25:11, 12; Dan. 9:2). How can you follow their example? Analyze your reasons. Why do you study Bible prophecies? Is it because you really want to know the truth? If so, Jehovah will help you (John 4:23, 24; 14:16, 17). Some people study the Bible with the intention of finding proof that it is not from God. They try to find an excuse to decide for themselves what is right and what is wrong, and thus do what they want with their lives. But, when studying the prophecies, we must have the right motive. w23.08 9 paras. 7, 8.
What helped Daniel study the prophecies? (Daniel 12:10; see also photo).
To study the prophecies it is good that we look at the example of Daniel. He studied them for the right reason: he wanted to know the truth. Being humble also helped him. He recognized that Jehovah gives understanding to those who know him and obey his just and pure standards.(Dan. 2:27, 28; read Daniel 12:10).. Daniel demonstrated his humility by turning to Jehovah for help (Dan. 2:18). Furthermore, he studied the Scriptures carefully. He thoroughly investigated the sacred writings that existed in his time (Jer. 25:11, 12; Dan. 9:2). How can we follow their example?
Why do some people study Bible prophecies, but what should we do?
Analyze your reasons. Why do you study Bible prophecies? Is it because you really want to know the truth? If so, Jehovah will help you (John 4:23, 24; 14:16, 17). However, some people study the Bible with other intentions. They try to find proof that it does not come from God. They try to find an excuse to decide for themselves what is right and what is wrong, and thus do what they want with their lives. But, when studying the prophecies, we must have the right motive. Furthermore, to understand them you need an important quality.
What quality do we need to understand Bible prophecies, and why?
Be humble. Jehovah promises to help the humble (James 4:6). Therefore, if we want to understand biblical prophecies, we have to pray to Him to help us. If we are humble, we will also accept the help of the faithful slave, who is Jehovah's means of giving us spiritual food at the right time. (Luke 12:42) Because Jehovah is an ordained God, it is logical that he uses only one means to help us understand biblical truths (1 Cor. 14:33; Efes. 4:4-6).
What does Esther's example teach you?
Study the Scriptures carefully. Think of a prophecy you like and start there. That's what a sister named Esther did. The prophecies that announced the arrival of the Messiah caught her attention. She says: “When I was 15, I wanted to see for myself if those prophecies had really been written before Jesus came to Earth.” So what did he do? He began to read about the Dead Sea Scrolls, and what he discovered removed his doubts. Esther says: “Some of those scrolls were written before the time of Jesus. So the prophecies in them had to come from God.” But he admits: “I had to read some things a few times to understand them.” Still, he feels it was worth the effort. She tells how she felt after studying several prophecies in depth: “It became very clear to me that the Bible tells the truth, and I verified it for myself.”
How does it benefit us to ensure that the Bible tells the truth?
When we see how some prophecies of God's Word have been fulfilled, our trust in Jehovah and the instructions he gives us becomes indestructible. Additionally, biblical prophecies help us not lose hope and maintain a positive attitude no matter what. Next, we are going to briefly analyze two prophecies from the book of Daniel that are being fulfilled in our days. Understanding its meaning will help us make good decisions.
All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2024 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania JW.ORG.
Comments
Post a Comment