PART I. THE BIBLE; HOW TO STUDY AND UNDERSTAND IT
The Sermon On The Mount. "He opened His mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed." Matt. 5:2, 3.
Baruch Writing The Prophecies Of Jeremiah. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God." 2 Tim. 3:16.
1. By what name are the sacred writings of the Bible commonly known?
"Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in _the Scriptures_, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?" Matt. 21:42.
2. What other title is given this revelation of God to man?
"And He answered and said unto them, My mother and My brethren are these which hear _the word of God_, and do it." Luke 8:21.
"All scripture is given _by inspiration of God_." 2 Tim. 3:16.
4. By whom were the men directed who thus spoke for God?
"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 1:21.
5. What specific instance is mentioned by Peter?
"Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, _which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas_, which was guide to them that took Jesus." Acts 1:16.
6. How does David express this same truth?
"_The Spirit of the Lord spake by me_, and His word was in my tongue." 2 Sam. 23:2.
7. Who, therefore, did the speaking through these men?
"_God_, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets." Heb. 1:1.
8. For what purpose were the Scriptures written?
"For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written _for our learning_, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope." Rom. 15:4.
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable _for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness_." 2 Tim. 3:16.
10. What was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
"That the man of God may be _perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works_." Verse 17.
11. What estimate did Job place upon the words of God?
"Neither have I gone back from the commandment of His lips; _I have esteemed the words of His mouth more than my necessary food_." Job 23:12.
12. Upon what evidence did Jesus base His Messiahship?