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Faith & Truth

Shawn Bain
06/30/13 - Articles From Our Bulletin

 

In Luke 10, there are some valuable lessons about faith and truth we want to share with you. Note the Value of the Truth (vv. 21-24):

  • Jesus helps us see the need for the truth by sending out men into “the harvest” which “is plenteous.”
  • In v. 2, the whole world needs to hear the truth. The reason why is “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).
  • All men are offered the choice of receiving or rejecting the truth (Luke 10:16; Titus 2:11,12; 1 Timothy 2:4).
  • All those who value the truth enough to teach it should learn it is not you whom people reject, but it is Jesus. If they reject Jesus, they reject God.
  • It is a joy to teach the word (v. 17), as it is a joy to see the good results.
  • Even though demons were cast out and people healed, nothing healed on the outside could compare to the healing people need on the inside - the soul.
  • Jesus is thankful for God’s plan of truth, because of those who are eager to learn and obey (v. 21), but those who are honest and struggle will listen and obey. Sadly, the gospel will not attract everyone.

Note the following points regarding the Application of the Truth (vv. 25-37):

  • What brings about the lesson of the Good Samaritan is a question to Jesus from a lawyer - a man who should know what the truth of the law says. He asks Jesus, “What is written in the law? What do you read (understand) the law to say?”
  • It is obvious he has trouble applying the law. That is understood from his attempt “to justify himself” asking, “Who is my neighbor?”
  • The truth found in the law as it pertains to eternal life is not difficult to find. It is found in love (v. 27).
  • The Bible is not a foggy piece of literature. It is a message that is simple to see and easy to understand. It depends upon a heart that wants to know and understand.
  • The simplicity of the truth is in the words, “This do, and thou shalt live” (v. 28). The truth is easy to apply. It is within our ability to accomplish. God is not going to require of us something impossible to fulfill. Yet, what many people want to do is justify themselves, complain about how hard the Bible is, or make excuses, rather than practice truth.
  • The lesson of the Good Samaritan is clear - “Go and do thou likewise.” Apply it. Do not deny it.

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