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January 31
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“Jesus replied, ‘You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.'” (Matthew 22: 29, NIV)

Ouch!

What a stinging rebuke it was to the people to whom Jesus spoke these words: People whose business it was to know both the Scriptures and the power of God.

As followers of Jesus, we are also expected to know both the word of God, and the power of God.  Our Lord expects it of us.  The watching world expects it of us; and we ought to expect it of ourselves.

The former we acquire through diligent study; and the latter we acquire through faithful obedience. This is our safeguard against error.  – Luther

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January 14
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“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17, NLT)

The word of God is many things, but it is not able to help us to become what God wants us to become without our cooperation. 

We cooperate with God when we take time to read, to study, and to meditate on His written word. Nothing else prepares and equips us for every good work!  Resist all diversions, and accept no substitutes.  – Luther

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