Friday — October 23: Keeping Jesus and His Word at the Center
Read Bible
- Steps to Christ, p. 69
- Selected Messages, book 3, pp. 29–30
- The Desire of Ages, p. 826
Summary
- You can know many things about Jesus and still need to grow closer to Him.
- Growth comes from staying connected to Jesus through prayer, trust, and obedience.
- Ellen White pointed people to Jesus because she knew He alone is the source and finisher of our faith.
- She also pointed people to the Bible and urged them to build their faith and life on it.
- Her writings were meant to lead people to Scripture, not to replace it or make them depend on her.
- God’s Word changes us when we receive its truth and put it into practice.
- Genuine spiritual teaching brings us closer to Jesus and agrees with Scripture.
- When Jesus and His Word are at the center, our faith grows and our lives reflect His love.
Understanding Keeping Jesus and His Word at the Center
- Keeping Jesus and His Word at the Center means building our Christian experience on a close relationship with Jesus and a faithful understanding of Scripture.
- Prayer, trust, and obedience help us remain connected to Him, while the Bible guides our beliefs and daily choices.
- Ellen White’s writings were intended to lead readers to Jesus and the Bible, not to replace Scripture.
- Genuine spiritual teaching agrees with God’s Word and draws people closer to Christ.
- As we apply biblical truth in our lives, our faith grows, and our actions begin to reflect His love.
Question
- Why must Jesus and the Bible remain at the centre of our Christian experience?
Answer
- Jesus is the source of our spiritual life, and the Bible guides our faith and practice so that we can know Him and follow His truth.
Reflection
- Am I simply learning about Jesus and reading His Word, or am I allowing both to shape the way I live?
Takeaway
- Stay close to Jesus, live by His Word, and let your life reflect His love.