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I believe the Bible is our book of answers.
Jesus loves me,
this I know,
for the Bible tells me so.
This simple chorus answers the question, how do we know Jesus loves us?
"The Bible tells me so."
Here's another familiar example. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." John 3:16
How much did God love the world?
He loved it so much "He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."
How do we know?
Because He told us in His word, John 3:16.
The terms "for," "because," and "that" or "so that" are terms of conclusion. They answer the question "why?"
Here's a longer section for you to practice. In the first two chapters of the book of Proverbs, King Solomon wrote about wisdom. In this third chapter, he speaks to his son.
Proverbs 3:1-12
1 My son, do not forget my teaching,
But let your heart keep my commandments;
2 For length of days and years of life
And peace they will add to you.
3 Do not let kindness and truth leave you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good repute
In the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your body
And refreshment to your bones.
9 Honor the LORD from your wealth
And from the first of all your produce;
10 So your barns will be filled with plenty
And your vats will overflow with new wine.
11 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD
Or loathe His reproof,
12 For whom the LORD loves He reproves,
Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
You probably recognize some of the verses that are often quoted. You might even have them committed to memory. That's wonderful!
While reading, did you notice some terms of conclusion? If you read it again, you might see instructions and conclusions. In this case, the conclusions are promises from God.
It helps me identify them by marking them in some way. Below, I color-coded the instructions and also indented the promised results, so I could easily find what God wants me to do, and how He will respond. I didn't need a commentary or opinion from someone, I read it directly from His Word.
Pay attention to verse 12 to find a special conclusion about why God gives us these instructions and reproves us when we disobey.
Proverbs 3:1-12
1 My son, do not forget my teaching,
But let your heart keep my commandments;
2 For length of days and years of lifeAnd peace they will add to you.
3 Do not let kindness and truth leave you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good reputeIn the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your bodyAnd refreshment to your bones.
9 Honor the LORD from your wealth
And from the first of all your produce;
10 So your barns will be filled with plentyAnd your vats will overflow with new wine.
11 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD
Or loathe His reproof,
12 For whom the LORD loves He reproves,Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
Isn't it exciting to find these treasures in God's Word? I encourage you to note them in a study Bible or notebook. Pray over them to see what the Holy Spirit wants to reveal to you.
I'm praying His Word will penetrate deeply into your soul today, satisfying your questions, and leaving you hungry and thirsty to receive the blessings He has in store for you.
The Bible is our book of answers.
We only have to read it to find the questions it answers.
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