You are rewarded for diligently seeking Jesus and learning the Bible.

You are rewarded for diligently seeking Jesus and learning the Bible.

“God gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.” (Dan 1:17)
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Heb 11:6)
“but grow [auxano] in the grace [charis] and knowledge [gnosis] of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2Pet 3:18)
“that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death” (Phil 3:10)
“For the word of God is living and powerful [energes], and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Heb 4:12)
“the sword of the Spirit, which is the word [rhema] of God” (Eph 6:17)
“that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD.” (Deut 8:3)
“But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” (matt 4:4)
“But Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.” (Lk 4:4)
“increasing [auxano] in the knowledge of God” (Col 1:10)
“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above [ano], where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above [ano], not on things on the earth.” (Col 3:1-2)
Reading: Ezek 48; Dan 1,2; 1Thes 3