Understanding

Understanding and absorbing the Word

We must understand the Word correctly, how do we do that?

Not by leaning on our own understanding or reasoning!

Not by our own egotistical opinions.

There is only one way to understand the Word, that’s by praying for wisdom and guidance from the Holy Spirit each time we study the Word.

In addition, we should pray for a shield of armor of protection to fight off the enemy and any evil spirits. The enemy detests when we study the scriptures.

Proverbs 18;2

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

Exodus 31;3

and I have filled him with the Spirit of God in skill, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship.

Matthew 13;18-23 

18 “So listen to the parable of the sower: 19 When anyone hears the word about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches what was sown in his heart; this is the seed sown along the path. 20 The seed sown on rocky ground is the person who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy. 21 But he has no root in himself and does not endure; when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he falls away. 22 The seed sown among thorns is the person who hears the word, but worldly cares and the seductiveness of wealth choke the word, so it produces nothing. 23 But as for the seed sown on good soil, this is the person who hears the word and understands. He bears fruit, yielding a hundred, sixty, or thirty times what was sown.”

Deuteronomy 32;28

They are a nation devoid of wisdom, and there is no understanding among them.

1 Kings 4;29

God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.

Job 12;12

Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?

Job 12;24

He deprives the leaders of the earth of their understanding; he makes them wander in a trackless desert waste.

Job 28;28

And he said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Psalm 119;34

Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart.

Proverbs 2;2

by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding.

Proverbs 2;6

For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 3;5

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.

Proverbs 3:13

[ Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom ] Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

Proverbs 4;7

Wisdom is supreme—so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding.

Proverbs 5;1

My child, be attentive to my wisdom, pay close attention to my understanding.

Proverbs 9;6

Abandon your foolish ways so that you may live, and proceed in the way of understanding.

Proverbs 14;29

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 16;16

How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

Proverbs 18;2

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

Proverbs 23;23

Acquire truth and do not sell it— wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.

Ephesians 4;18

They are darkened in their understanding, being alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts.

Ephesians 5;17

For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.

Philippians 4;7

And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2;7

Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.

Philemon 1;6

I pray that the faith you share with us may deepen your understanding of every blessing that belongs to you in Christ.

James 3:13

[ True Wisdom ] Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

6/30/18