2 Peter 1:20 "knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." https://my.bible.com/bible/1/2PE.1.KJV We touched on this text a bit yesterday but I wanted to explore it a bit further today. NO prophecy is of any private interpretation. That means that there is not one man to whom belongs the secrets of the Bible. With diligent study each person may be able to understand the prophecies in God's Word. Now I will admit that some, especially in Daniel and Revelation, can be very difficult. This is actually intentional. When the Bible mentions specific nations the casual reader may not understand what is being talked about. It is only with the help of the Holy Spirit, who was the one that inspired the writing in the first place, that we can gain a clearer understanding of the prophecies. The Bible was not written because someone was just jotting down some notes. The Holy Spirit of God guided in their thoughts. Men received dreams and visions.
Romans 15:4 "For
whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning,
that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope." https://my.bible.com/bible/1/ROM.15.KJV These things, in God's Word, were written to give us hope. So many people in this world, especially today do not have hope. This is why getting a Bible and prayerfully studying it DAILY is of utmost importance in our lives. Make a commitment to do just that in this New Year. God gave us many precious promises all the way through His Word. By God's grace we will touch on some of those this year. Please join me in this year to put bible verses to memory. We need to hide God's Words in our hearts. Perilous times are here and only in God's word can we find a safe retreat. Here are the first ten days worth of verses: (or chose some of your own)
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 16, 17 https://my.bible.com/bible/1/2TI.3.KJV
20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Peter 1:20, 21 https://my.bible.com/bible/1/2PE.1.KJV
4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Romans 15:4 https://my.bible.com/bible/1/ROM.15.KJV
9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, 10 declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: Isaiah 46:9, 10 https://my.bible.com/bible/1/ISA.46.KJV
98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: For they are ever with me. 100 I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep thy precepts. 105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path. 160Thy word is true from the beginning: And every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. Psalms 119:98, 100, 105, 160 https://my.bible.com/bible/1/PSA.119.KJV
8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. 9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them. Isaiah 42:8, 9 https://my.bible.com/bible/1/ISA.42.KJV
4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. 10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Matthew 4:4, 7, 10 https://my.bible.com/bible/1/MAT.4.KJV
27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. Luke 24:27 https://my.bible.com/bible/1/LUK.24.KJV
13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 16:13 https://my.bible.com/bible/1/JHN.16.KJV
17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. John 17:17 https://my.bible.com/bible/1/JHN.17.KJV
20
“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this
word, it is because there is no light in them.” Isaiah 8:20 https://my.bible.com/bible/1/ISA.8.KJV
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