Estudar a Bíblia
Estudar a Bíblia é mergulhar na mente de Deus. A Palavra é lâmpada para os pés, espada do Espírito e alimento para a alma. O cristão que estuda cresce em sabedoria e maturidade.
A importância do estudo
Os bereanos eram mais nobres porque examinavam as Escrituras diariamente. Estudar a Bíblia é mandamento e privilégio.
The people there had a better attitude than those in Thessalonica in that they were very quick to accept the word, and every day they examined the Scriptures to make sure what they were told was right.
Make sure you work hard so you can present yourself to God and gain his approval. Be a worker that doesn’t need to be embarrassed, using the word of truth correctly.
From your childhood you’ve known the holy Scriptures which can give you understanding for salvation by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture inspired by God is useful for teaching, for confronting what is wrong, for setting us straight, and for telling us what is right. This is how God provides a thorough preparation for those who work for him to accomplish all that’s good.
Until I get there, make sure you read the Scriptures to the church, and encourage them by your speaking and teaching.
You search the Scriptures because you think that through them you’ll gain eternal life. But the evidence they give is in support of me!
Meditar e guardar
Não se aparte a lei do Senhor da tua boca. Medita nela de dia e de noite para que cumpras tudo o que nela está escrito.
Keep on reminding the people about the law. Meditate on it day and night, so you can be sure to do what it requires. Then you will be successful and prosper in what you do.
Your word is a lamp that shows me where to walk, it’s a light for my path.
I really love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for I’m always thinking about your instructions.
In fact I have a better insight than all of my teachers because I spend time concentrating on what you say.
How does a young person remain pure? By following what you say.
I worship you sincerely; please don’t let me stray from your commands.
I keep what you say in mind so I won’t sin against you.
Thank you Lord! Teach me what to do!
I repeat out loud your instructions.
I enjoy your laws more than having plenty of money.
I will think deeply about your teachings, and reflect on your ways.
I will take pleasure in following your directions; I won’t forget what you say.
I will praise you sincerely as I learn from you the right way to live.
Estudo diligente
Esdras preparou o coração para buscar e ensinar a lei. O estudo exige disciplina, constância e coração aberto.
He had started the journey from Babylon on the first day of the first month, and he arrived in Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month, his gracious God going with him. For Ezra had committed himself to gaining insights from the Law of the Lord, wanting to practice it and to teach in Israel its rules and how to live.
You shall love the Lord your God with all your mind and with all your being and with all your strength. The commands I’m giving you today must stay in your minds. You are to explain them carefully to your children and talk about them when you’re at home and when you’re traveling, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them on your hands as reminders and put them on your foreheads as well. Write them on the doorposts of your homes and on your gates.
Once he is king and sits on his royal throne, he must make a copy for himself of these instructions, writing them on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests. He is to keep it with him, and he is to read from it each day throughout his life, so he may learn to respect the Lord his God by being careful to follow every word of these instructions and regulations. Then he won’t think more of himself than his fellow Israelites, and he won’t deviate from the commandments, so that he and his sons may have long reigns over the kingdom of Israel.
The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel. They are for achieving wisdom and instruction, and to recognize sayings that bring insight. They provide education in what makes sense, living right, judging correctly, and acting fairly. They give discernment to the immature, knowledge and discretion to the young. Wise people will listen and gain in learning, and those who have good judgment will gain skills in guidance, understanding the proverbs and puzzles, the sayings and questions of the wise.
My son, don’t forget my instructions. Always keep my commands in mind. Then you will live a long time, and have a full life.
Hold on to these instructions—don’t let them go. Protect them, for they are life’s foundation.
For the instruction is a lamp, and the teaching is a light. The correction that comes from discipline is the way to life.
Proteção e crescimento
Quem ignora a Palavra perece. Toda Escritura é útil — crescei na graça e no conhecimento do nosso Senhor.
My people are dying because they don’t know me. Because you have refused to know me, I refuse to accept you as my priests. You have forgotten my teachings, so I will forget your children.
Go and examine God’s law and his instructions! If what they say doesn’t correspond with God’s word, there will be no dawn for them.
Jesus told them, "This proves you’re mistaken, and that you don’t know the Scriptures or the power of God.
These Scriptures were written down in the past to help us understand, and to encourage us so that we could wait patiently in hope.
My friends, since you already know this, make sure that these errors of the wicked don’t lead you astray, and you don’t fall from your firm position. May you grow in the grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May he have glory, both now and forever! Amen.
It was this salvation that the prophets searched for and investigated when they spoke of the grace that was prepared for you. They tried to find out when and how this would take place, for the Spirit of Christ inside them spoke clearly about Christ’s sufferings and glory to come.