Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.
And walk
We will
General references
Bible References
Stand
Luke 16:29
But Abraham said, 'They have [the writings of] Moses and the prophets; let them pay attention to them.'
John 5:39
You search through the Scriptures [i.e., the Old Testament], because you think that you will [learn how to] have never ending life by [reading] them. And these Scriptures are what testify concerning me.
Acts 17:11
Now these people [in Berea] had more character than those in Thessalonica because they [not only] received the message with an open mind but [also] examined the [Old Testament] Scriptures every day to see if what they had heard was really true.
Romans 4:1
What should we say then [about what] our forefather Abraham discovered?
Hebrews 6:12
We do not want you people to be [spiritually] slack, but to imitate those who will inherit [God's] promises because of their faith and patience.
Hebrews 11:2
For the men of old [i.e., the forefathers. See 1:1], received [God's] approval [for their faith].
Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a large crowd of spectators [Note: Christians are pictured here as being in a crowded arena, performing in the games], we should lay aside every [excessive] weight and sin that so easily entangle us, and with perseverance, we should run the race [of life] that lies before us.
And walk
John 12:35
So, Jesus said to them, "The Light will be among you for only a little while [longer]. Walk around while you [still] have the Light [with you], before darkness surrounds you. For the person who walks around in darkness does not know where he is going.
John 13:17
If you know these things, you will be happy if you practice them.
Colossians 2:6
So, since you have accepted Christ Jesus as Lord, live in [fellowship with] Him,
We will
Matthew 21:28
But what do you think [about this]? A man had two sons; He went to the first one and said, 'Son, go to work in my vineyard today.'
General references
Luke 5:39
And no one who has drunk aged wine wants newly squeezed [juice], for he says, 'The older [grape juice] is better.'"