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2. “LOOKING UNTO JESUS” – Our Example In His Respect and Attitude Towards The Scriptures! - Hebrews 12:2 5/4/20152

3. 3 Many claim to follow Jesus – and encourage others to do the same, but the example of Christ in following the scriptures is an example that is often overlooked. In fact – Many today sneer at the very idea of the need to establish scriptural authority for what we do. You are like the Pharisees You are being legalistic You are being too narrow minded!

4. 5/4/20154 In this lesson we want to examine the attitude Jesus had toward the scriptures. Isn’t it just as important to follow Jesus’ example in respecting the scriptures as it is to follow Him in every other example He has left for us?. During the public ministry of Christ we find Jesus often showing His respect for the scriptures by saying - “have you not read...”

5. 5/4/20155 Matt 12:3; 12:5; 19:4; 22:31; Mk 12:10; 12:26; Lk 6:3. This phrase is found seven different times in the four gospel accounts - Matt 12:3; 12:5; 19:4; 22:31; Mk 12:10; 12:26; Lk 6:3. Luke 10:26 In one other instance Christ says - “what is written...” - Luke 10:26 Matt 21:42; 22:29; 26:54, 56 ; Mk 12:24; 14:49; Lk 24:27, 32, 45; John 5:39 In ten other cases in the gospels Christ refers the audience to the “scriptures” - Matt 21:42; 22:29; 26:54, 56 ; Mk 12:24; 14:49; Lk 24:27, 32, 45; John 5:39.

6. 5/4/20156 This all goes to show how Jesus viewed the Scriptures while here on earth.

7. 5/4/20157 The Only Guide Unto Salvation. Source of Strength in Temptation. As the Complete & Authoritative Word of God. Will Not Be Broken.

8. 5/4/20158 Luke 10:25-28 “a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?“ Luke 10:25-28 Matt. 19:16-22; Luke 18:18-23 Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" Matt. 19:16-22; Luke 18:18-23

9. 5/4/20159 “... Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Acts 2:37; 9:6; 22:16; 16:30 “... Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Acts 2:37; 9:6; 22:16; 16:30 Jesus taught – Matt. 28:18,19; Mark 16:16 Jesus taught – Matt. 28:18,19; Mark 16:16 Paul taught – Col. 2:12,13 Paul taught – Col. 2:12,13 Peter taught – Acts 2:38; 1 Pet. 3:21 Peter taught – Acts 2:38; 1 Pet. 3:21

10. 5/4/201510 Have you been baptized INTO Christ according to the scriptures? Have you been baptized INTO Christ according to the scriptures? Rom 6:3-6; Galatians 3:26,27. Are you abiding in Christ? Are you abiding in Christ? John 15:1-10; 2 John 1:9

11. 5/4/201511 Jesus turned to the scriptures during His temptation after His baptism – Matt. 4:1-11; Luke 4:1- 13 So can we! – Psalm 119:11 cf. Eph. 6:10-16 So can we! – Psalm 119:11 (NKJV) “Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You!” cf. Eph. 6:10-16

12. 5/4/201512 Matthew 22:29 Corrected error – Matthew 22:29 Matt. 22:31 The very words of God – Matt. 22:31 Matt. 22:32; 41-45 Using necessary implication & tense – Matt. 22:32; 41-45 Matt. 19:1-9 Jesus on Marriage, Divorce & remarriage – Matt. 19:1-9

13. 5/4/201513 John 10:31-38 John 10:31-38 - The authority of the Scripture is final; it cannot be set aside – Matt. 5:18; Luke 16:17 Matt. 5:19; 23:23 All scripture is important - Matt. 5:19; 23:23 Matthew 24:35; John 12:48 The words of Christ will not pass away Matthew 24:35; John 12:48

14. 5/4/201514 They Are The Only Guide Unto Salvation. They Are Our Source of Strength in trials and Temptation. They Are The Complete and Authoritative Words of God. They Will Not Be Broken

15. 5/4/201515 Have you followed them unto salvation? Can you, and do you, turn to them for Strength in trials and Temptation? Do you trust the scriptures and submit to their full authority? You will be judged by the words of Christ! – Are you Ready!

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