Jesus opened their minds, giving us insight into how dependent we are on God to understand His Word. As Jesus prepared to ascend into heaven, He began to prepare the disciples for a new season of ministry by giving them greater insight into the Word of God. Luke 24: 44 Then Jesus said, “When I was …
As Jesus taught the Parable of the Sower, He explained that some of the listeners were ever hearing but never understanding. The disciples wanted to understand the meaning of this parable. Mark 4: 10 Later, when Jesus was alone with the twelve disciples and with the others who were gathered around, they asked him what the …
True wisdom comes from God and is life-changing as we follow His guidance. We can find the wisdom that everyone needs in the pages of the Scriptures. This is free for all to read. Proverbs 2:6For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. [1] There have been times when I struggled …
Knowing God’s Word but not understanding has more to do with our hearts than a lack of academic comprehension. I went to a state university with some outstanding Christian professors who lived out their faith as they taught their students. Although their expertise was not in Biblical studies, over time, I could tell there was …
Our heart affects our understanding. This becomes more evident as we journey through life. Nothing affects our life more than how we respond to the call of Jesus in our life. Some may respond as young people, others later in life, and others not at all. All of us are a work in progress as …