John 20:31 (KJV) 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
John 20:31 (CSB) 31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
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Matthew 4:23 23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching
Matthew 4:23 23 the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
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Luke 2:41-51 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
Luke 2:41-51 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
Luke 2:41-51 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem;
Luke 2:41-51 43 and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
Luke 2:41-51 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey;
Luke 2:41-51 44 and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
Luke 2:41-51 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
Luke 2:41-51 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple,
Luke 2:41-51 46 sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
Luke 2:41-51 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
Luke 2:41-51 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him,
Luke 2:41-51 48 Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
Luke 2:41-51 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me?
Luke 2:41-51 49 wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luke 2:41-51 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
Luke 2:41-51 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth,
Luke 2:41-51 51 and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
Proverbs 1:7 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Psalm 111:10 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:
Psalm 111:10 10 a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Ecclesiastes 2:26 26 For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy:
Ecclesiastes 2:26 26 but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up,
Ecclesiastes 2:26 26 that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.
1 Corinthians 1:30 (CSB) 30 It is from him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became wisdom from God for us
1 Corinthians 1:30 (CSB) 30 our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption,
James 1:5 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally,
James 1:5 5 and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
2 Timothy 2:15 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God,
2 Timothy 2:15 15 a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
1. Gaining Knowledge
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Matthew 7:29 29 For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Luke 20:2-8 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things?
Luke 20:2-8 2 or who is he that gave thee this authority?
Luke 20:2-8 3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:
Luke 20:2-8 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
Luke 20:2-8 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say,
Luke 20:2-8 5 From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not?
Luke 20:2-8 6 But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us:
Luke 20:2-8 6 for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
Luke 20:2-8 7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
Luke 20:2-8 8 And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Matthew 28:18 18...All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Luke 2:52 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
1. Gaining Knowledge 2. Knowing His Subject Matter
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John 13:12-16 12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments,
John 13:12-16 12 and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?
John 13:12-16 13 Ye call me Master and LORD: and ye say well; for so I am.
John 13:12-16 14 If I then, your LORD and Master, have washed your feet;
John 13:12-16 14 ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
John 13:12-16 15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
John 13:12-16 16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord;
John 13:12-16 16 neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
1. Gaining Knowledge 2. Knowing His Subject Matter 3. Example... a. of Humility
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Luke 13:6-13 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard;
Luke 13:6-13 6 and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
Luke 13:6-13 7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard,
Luke 13:6-13 7 Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none:
Luke 13:6-13 7 cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
Luke 13:6-13 8 And he answering said unto him, LORD, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
Luke 13:6-13 9 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
Luke 13:6-13 10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
Luke 13:6-13 11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years,
Luke 13:6-13 11 and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.
Luke 13:6-13 12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her,
Luke 13:6-13 12 Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.
Luke 13:6-13 13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
1. Gaining Knowledge 2. Knowing His Subject Matter 3. Example... a. of Humility b. of Significance
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Matthew 8:23-27 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
Matthew 8:23-27 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea,
Matthew 8:23-27 24 insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
Matthew 8:23-27 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, LORD, save us: we perish.
Matthew 8:23-27 26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?
Matthew 8:23-27 26 Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
Matthew 8:23-27 27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this,
Matthew 8:23-27 27 that even the winds and the sea obey him!
1. Gaining Knowledge 2. Knowing His Subject Matter 3. Example... a. of Humility b. of Significance c. of Facing Fears