Jesus’ Attitude Toward the Scriptures Philippians 2:5; 2 Corinthians 13:5

1. Scriptures are the Standard for Life: Matthew 4:4:
   1. Deuteronomy 8:3 – God let the people get hungry, then the Lord fed them, so they would realize dependence on God.
   2. Man must have a standard besides self. Jeremiah 10:23
      1. The Word of the Lord is a lamp and light: Psalm 119:105.
   3. Men have standards – values by which they measure things.
      1. Their own desires (Men often decide by emotion and then rationalize)
      2. Crowds (Matt. 7:13-14)
      3. Friends
   4. Man of God completely furnished through the Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

1. Scriptures are accurate: Matthew 5:17-18:
   1. “Jot” or “tittle” – the stroke of a pen
   2. Matthew 29:29, 31 – the Lord quoted and thereby recognized the validity of a translation.
   3. Old Testament things:
      1. “Rib story” – Matthew 19:4-5. Note: “Read what God said…”
      2. “Flood” – Luke 17:26-32
      3. Sodom & Gomorra – Luke 17:28-32
      4. The fish story – Matthew 12:40-41
      5. “Lot’s wife” – Luke 17:32
2. Scriptures are authoritative: John 10:35
   1. Scriptures cannot be violated by:
      1. Tradition
      2. Desires of men
      3. Opinions
   2. The Holy Spirit guided the apostles into all truth: John 16:13
      1. Things apostles wrote are the Lord’s commands: 1 Cor. 14:37

CONCLUSION:

Jesus demonstrated a respect for the Scriptures that those who follow Him will also have.

One’s attitude toward Scriptures determines his acceptance or rejection of God’s word.

the late Wayne Holland

from a sermon preached in:

Hiawassee, GA – 6/29/1986

Henderson, NC – 5/26/1996