Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5125 Parts of the body and clothing » 5175 reading The gaining of information through written documents. The Law was read regularly in the synagogue. Jesus Christ expected the Scriptures to be read. NT letters were read in the churches to which they were sent. Reading of the Law to Israel By Moses Exodus 24:7 See also Deuteronomy 31:10-11 By Joshua By Josiah 2 Kings 23:2 pp 2 Chronicles 34:30 In Ezra's time Nehemiah 8:2-3,18; Nehemiah 9:3; Nehemiah 13:1 Reading of the Law in the synagogue Acts 15:21 See also Luke 4:16; Acts 13:15,27; 2 Corinthians 3:14-15 Other examples of reading Jeremiah's words were to be read in public: Jeremiah 36:6-8; Jeremiah 51:61 Daniel 9:2 Daniel foresaw the end of the exile through reading the Scriptures. Jesus Christ expected the Scriptures to be read Matthew 12:3-5 pp Mark 2:25-26 pp Luke 6:3-4 See also Matthew 19:4; Matthew 21:16,42 pp Mark 12:10-11 pp Luke 20:17; Matthew 22:31; Matthew 24:15 pp Mark 13:14 Reading of NT letters Colossians 4:16 See also Acts 15:31; 1 Thessalonians 5:27 Reasons for reading the Scriptures They are God-breathed God's word is true To understand the truth about Jesus Christ To believe and be saved from God's wrath To learn how to serve and please God Psalm 119:105,130; 2 Timothy 3:16; Revelation 1:3 They teach Christians and give them hope Romans 15:4; 1 John 2:1,12-14,21 They enable Christians to discern truth from error Acts 18:28 See also Acts 17:11; Galatians 1:6-9; 2 Peter 3:14-16; 1 John 2:26; John 4:1 See also
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