Awhile back, someone came up with the phrase, “What would Jesus do?”. The intention I believe was to inspire Christians to follow his example in their own lives. My question is, what did Jesus think about the written Scriptures; what was his opinion?

Today, most everyone, Christians and non-Christians alike, have an opinion about the Bible. Some dismiss it as an old book with much of it not really relevant for our day and time. Others believe it is a good moral book, at least the parts that don’t conflict with their own personal beliefs. I find myself with those who believe the Bible, rightly understood, is indeed the Word of God.

Here’s A Stunning Question

When you read the Gospels you see clearly Jesus was very familiar with the written Scriptures. He quoted from the Old Testament many times. He asked those listening to him on a number occasions if they remembered what was written. On one occasion, he asked a very intriguing question.

In Matthew’s Gospel, in Chapter 22, he said, “But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying…” Now that is quite a statement! His opinion of the written Scriptures was that through them, God was speaking to you.

Many fans of the Bible are familiar with a verse that specifically says the Scriptures did not come by the will of man, “but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” In other words, God (the Holy Spirit) told them what to write, and they wrote. That’s why we refer to the Bible as the Word of God.

What Was The Process?

There’s a really cool section in the book of Jeremiah that shows exactly how simple the process was. God told Jeremiah what He wanted written down, and Jeremiah dictated to a man named Baruch. Even though Baruch actually penned it, and Jeremiah told him what to write, the words came to Jeremiah directly from God.

No wonder Jesus had the opinion that the written Scriptures were God speaking to you. And I try to remind myself of that when I read: I am reading what God had written for me to read. And since the Bible states that I am a child of God, I am reading what my Father wants me to know.

So, when I read in the Old Testament about Abraham, it is my Father telling me what He wanted me to know about Abraham. It is like, “Son, let me tell you all about this guy named Abraham; he was My friend.” And, what He doesn’t tell me about Abraham, He didn’t think I needed to know, so why should I speculate, guess, and invent what I think?

When I read the Gospels, it is my Father telling me all about His Son. It is the information about His Son that He wanted me to know.

When I read the Church Epistles, those are specifically addressed to the born again believers. Those are really personal letters to me from my Father. Rightly understanding them helps me keep in perspective things from the Old Testament that have now changed because of Christ’s completed work.

When I am curious about a specific topic, I can go the Scriptures looking for what my Father said about it. A great key in doing that is to look at every verse that pertains to the topic or subject. It’s not only a great key, but it is extremely important and necessary in gaining a right understanding about what God said about that topic.

Is It Really The Truth?

Through the centuries there have been those who have rejected the Bible. There have been others who didn’t take the time and care necessary to really look into it, and ended up wrongly understanding and wrongly applying it. And there are those who, because it contradicts the way they have chosen to live their lives, dismiss what is written.

The Bible, rightly understood, is truth. Jesus said, “Thy Word is truth.” Someone may read something in the Bible and not understand how it’s possible, like Christ’s return. Someone may read something that contradicts his opinion or the current culture. But, if the Bible is not true, then what will our standard for truth be: our own opinions, our current culture, or what someone else declares as true?

Regardless of what anyone and everyone else decides to think and believe, I know what Jesus thought of the written Scriptures. And I know in taking his position I find myself in the minority. But, if I want to know the truth about who God really is and find out what He has to say, then I think I’m in pretty good company accepting the Bible as that which God spoke.

Do you think it’s a good idea to ask, “What would Jesus do?” Isn’t it also a good idea to ask, “What did Jesus think of the Scriptures?”

Mike Verdicchio
2014

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