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Study the Bible for Yourselves
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as manifested to the patriarchs, as symbolized in the sacrificial
service, as portrayed in the law, and as revealed by the prophets is
the riches of the Old Testament. Christ in His life, His death, and
His resurrection; Christ as He is manifested by the Holy Spirit, is
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the treasure of the New. Both Old and New present truths that will
continually reveal new depths of meaning to the earnest seeker.
When a real love for the Bible is awakened, and the student
begins to realize how vast is the field and how precious its treasure,
he will desire to seize upon every opportunity for acquainting himself
with God’s word. Its study will be restricted to no special time
or place. And this continuous study is one of the best means of
cultivating a love for the Scriptures. Let the student keep his Bible
always with him and, as he has opportunity, read a text and meditate
upon it. While walking in the streets, waiting at a railway station,
waiting to meet an engagement, let him improve the opportunity to
gain some precious thought from the treasure house of truth.
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The student of the word should not make his opinions a center
around which truth is to revolve. He should not search for the
purpose of finding texts of Scripture that he can construe to prove
his theories, for this is wresting the Scriptures to his own destruction.
The Bible student must empty himself of every prejudice, lay his
own ideas at the door of investigation, and with humble, subdued
heart, with self hid in Christ, with earnest prayer, he should seek
wisdom from God. He should seek to know the revealed will of God
because it concerns his present and eternal welfare. This word is the
directory by which he must learn the way to eternal life.
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For Further Study
God’s Word a Treasure House
Christ’s Object Lessons, 107-114, 125, 126
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Education, 128-134
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The Ministry of Healing, 461, 462
.
Patriarchs and Prophets, 596-598
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Testimonies For The Church 4:545, 546, 584-586
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