Bible-God-given Book
Bible-God-given Book
How is the Bible different from all the books in the world?
How can the Bible help you with your problems?
Why can you trust the prophecies recorded in the Bible?
1, 2. In what ways is the Bible a loving and precious gift given to God?
Do you remember the day when your dear friend gave you a precious gift? You must have jumped happily and in your heart the love for a friend has grown. This gift was proof of how much your friend loves you and how much she appreciates your friendship. Of course, you must have thanked a friend for that lovely gift.
2 The Bible is also a gift that God has given to us, and for this we should heartily cherish it. This unique book gives us information that can not be given by any other book in the world. For example, it explains how the sun, the moon, the stars, and how this earth and the first man and woman were made. In the Bible, there are principles that are worth the trust and beneficial. They help us in facing the problems and worries of life. The Bible also explains how God will fulfill his purpose in the future, and how will it bring good conditions on earth. Really, the Bible is a lovely and precious gift!
- What has Jehovah revealed to us by giving us the Bible, and why does this touch our heart?
3 Not only this, the words found in the Bible touch our heart, and every word conveys some or all of it about Jehovah God. God has given us the Bible because he wants us to know him well. In fact, the Bible can help us draw closer to Jehovah.
- What was especially important to you in the way the Bible is being divided?
4 Do you have a Bible? In the world today, many people have found the Bible. So far, the entire Bible or some parts of it have been printed in more than 2,300 languages. Therefore, more than 90 percent of the world's population can read it in their own language. Every week, more than one million languages are distributed! So far, the entire Bible or some parts of it have been published in the number of Arabs. Of course, there is no other book like the Bible.
"New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures" is found in many languages today
- What does it mean that the Bible is written by "the inspiration of God"?
5 Not only this, the Bible is written by "the inspiration of God." (2 Timothy 3:16) How? The Bible itself gives the answer: "The holy ones spoke from God as they were borne along by holy spirit." (2 Peter 1:21) For example: A businessman may write a letter from his secretary. It is obvious that in the letter the secretary will write the same things and instructions which the businessman tells him. That's why the letter will be a businessman, not a secretary. In the same way, the people of the Bible have recorded God's thoughts in them, not their own. That is why the entire Bible is actually "the word of God." - 1 Thessalonians 2:13.
Mutual understanding and correct information
6, 7. Why is it appropriate to consider the mutual coordination of different books of the Bible?
6 It took more than 1600 years to write the entire Bible. It was written by people living at different times. They were from different sections of society and their profession was different from each other. Some of them were farmers, some were fishermen and some shepherds. Apart from these there were also prophets, judges and kings. A Vaidya named Luke also wrote a book of the Gospel. Although the books of Bible books came from different environments, it is worth noting that in the entire Bible, there is a deep synergy between the first book and the last book. *
7 The first book of the Bible tells us how the suffering of human suffering can be broken. And the last book shows how these troubles will be removed and how the whole earth will be transformed into a paradise or a beautiful garden. In the Bible, events occurring during the Thousands of years have been documented, and each part of it, in some way, shows how God's purpose is moving toward its own end. There is no doubt that there is a great deal of cohesion in different books of the Bible. After all, we would expect that from God's given book.
- Give some examples to illustrate that the Bible's information is also accurate in things related to science.
8 The Bible gives accurate information about science. Even in this, there were some things that science had been known for centuries. For example, in the book of Leviticus, laws were made about the cleansing of ancient Israel and it was told how to prevent contagious disease, whereas the surrounding castes have no information about taking such precaution was. At one time when people's perceptions about the shape of the earth were wrong, at that time the Bible accurately told that the earth is round. (Isaiah 40:22) Long ago, it was written in the Bible that the earth "has not been hanged without limitation." (Job 26: 7) It is true that the Bible is not a science book. But any information related to science related to it is absolutely correct. We will expect this from the book given by God, right?
- (a) In what ways does the Bible show that the history recorded in it is true and trustworthy? (B) The honesty of the Bible writers, what does this tell you about this book?
9 The history recorded in the Bible is also true and trustworthy. It has been pointed out exactly where and when the incident happened. In these incidents, not only the names of characters but also their genealogy has been given. * Historians of the world often do not mention the failures of their countries, but the Bible writers were different from them. He wrote everything truthfully, even did not cover the failures of people of his own country. For example, in the book of Numbers, the writer Moses confesses how he had made a big mistake, for which he was severely punished. (Numbers 20: 2-12) Such honesty is not found in most of the history books, whereas in the Bible it is found because it is God's given book.
Full of wisdom
- Why is it not surprising that we will benefit from the wisdom found in the Bible?
10 The Bible is inspired by God's inspired Word, therefore, it is "to preach, to give an explanation, and to improve. . . "(2 Timothy 3:16) Yes, we can benefit from the wisdom found in the Bible today. The information in it shows that its creator understands human nature very well. Why not, Jehovah God has made us! What we think and feel in our mind and heart, he understands us better. Not only this, he knows what we need to be happy in our life. He also knows what bad paths we should stay away from.
11, 12. (a) What subjects did Jesus teach in the Sermon on the Mount? (B) What are the principles given in everyday life in the Bible, and why is its counsel beneficial for all times?
11 Consider Jesus' speech, which is called mountainous teaching. It is found in chapters 5 to 7 of the Bible book of Matthew. In this unique teaching, Jesus gave excellent education on different matters. For example, how to find true happiness, how to settle disputes, how to pray, and how to maintain a proper view of wealth and bread and clothing. The deeper effects of Jesus' teachings on the hearts of people of his day and the way they benefited, are still as powerful and rewarding as they have been.
12 Some Bible principles are about daily life, such as family-to-house, our attitude toward work and our relationship with others. Bible principles apply to people of all nationalities and castes and it always benefits from following its advice. The wisdom found in the Bible can be summed up in these words, which God said to the prophet Isaiah: "I, Jehovah, am your God, the One teaching you to benefit yourself." - Isaiah 48:17
Book of prophecy
- What did Jehovah foretell about Babylon through the prophet Isaiah?
13 Many prophecies have been given in the Bible, many of which have been fulfilled. Take a precedent. In the eighth century BCE, through the prophet Isaiah, Jehovah foretold that Babylon's city would be destroyed. (Isaiah 13:19; 14:22, 23) One detail was given about how this will happen. The enemy army will dry up the river of Babylon and enter the city of war without any. Not only that, the prophet's name was also told in Isaiah's prophecy, which defeated Babylon. He was, Cyrus. -Isaiah 44: 27-45: 2.
14, 15. How did certain prophecies of Isaiah prophesy about Babylon?
14 About 200 years after Isaiah's prophecy, in the year BCE On the night of October 539 of 539, an army camped near the city of Babylon. Who was his commander? A Persian king named Cyrus. Now it was time to complete the surprise prophecy. But as it was said, could the army of Cyrus take possession of Babylon without any war?
15 The people of Babylon thought that they would not have any danger because of their high-rise city walls. That's why he was uncomfortable to celebrate a festival that night. During this period, Cyrus gave proof of wisdom and turned the course of the river whose water came inside the city of Babylon. At the same time, the river's water became so low that the soldiers of Cyrus reached the city walls comfortably and crossed the walls. But how did they enter the city? Indeed, on that night, the gates of the city were left unattended due to some reason!
- (a) According to Isaiah's prophecy, what happened to Babylon? (B) How did Isaiah's prophecy about Babylon's desolation be fulfilled?
16 This prophecy was also prophesied about Babylon: "She will never be able to live again; The Arab people will not camp in it, nor will the shepherds plant their animals in it. "(Isaiah 13:20) Not only was this prophecy foretold that Babylon would be defeated, but it was also told that it would be forever Will be desolate Even today, you can see the proof of the completion of these words. In the South, 80 kilometers far from the city of Baghdad, Iraq, the place where once used to be the city of Babylon, there are ruins today. It shows that what Jehovah said through Isaiah was fulfilled: "I shall shake it out of the dust of the wicked one." - Isaiah 14:22, 23. *
Ruins of Babylon
- How does Bible prophecy strengthen our faith?
17 The Bible is a book of true prophecies, it strengthens our faith, is it? If Jehovah God has fulfilled his promises in the past, we can be sure that he will also fulfill the promise of bringing Paradise on earth in the future. (Numbers 23:19) Yes, we have "the hope of everlasting life" that "has promised to God that which can not lie." - Titus 1: 2. *
'The Word of God Is Alive'
- What powerful statement did the Christian apostle Paul make about "the word of God"?
18 The things we discussed in this lesson show that the Bible is truly an unmatched book. There is a deep synergy between what is written from beginning to end. The science related information and the events in history are 100 percent true, in which the words of wisdom and true prophecies have been given. But apart from all this, there is another powerful reason for this to be unique. The Christian apostle Paul wrote: "The word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword, and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit, which is the tongue, and the lion, and the delicate tongue; And examines the feelings and thoughts of the heart. "- Hebrews 4:12.
19, 20. (a) How can the Bible help you to examine yourself? (B) How can you show your gratitude for the Bible, which is an unmatched gift from God?
19 Reading God's "word," or message, recorded in the Bible, can lead to our life. The Bible can help us to investigate ourselves like this, just as we never did before. We might say that we love God. But we should also look at whether or not we follow the inspired Word of God according to what the Bible says, because this will know what our intentions really are.
20 There is no doubt that the Bible is God's given book. We should read this book, study it and have an attachment with it. Keep an eye out for this gift from God and show its appreciation for it. By doing so, you will gain a better understanding of God's purpose for humans. The purpose of God's purpose and how it will be accomplished, will be discussed in the next chapter.