10 Bible Verses about Instruction
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And He gave some people [the gift of being] apostles; and some people prophets; and some people evangelists; and some people pastors [i.e., elders] and teachers,
But the Helper, that is, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name [i.e., by my authority] will teach you everything. And He will remind you of everything that I [have] said to you.
if you know His will and have been taught by the law of Moses to [evaluate and] give approval to what is best;
All Scripture is inspired by God [Note: Literally, this word means "breathed out by God"] and is useful for teaching [truth], rebuking [wrongdoing], correcting [error] and for providing instruction [i.e., training] on how to live right,
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Appropriation » Instruction
Duty » Three-fold appropriation (taking) » Instruction
Instruction » Examples of spiritual
He began speaking boldly in the synagogue and when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and proceeded to explain to him God's way more accurately [than he had known].
So, Philip opened his mouth, and beginning [his message] from this Scripture [passage], he preached to him [about] Jesus.
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Sought
Then some tax collectors came to him to be immersed and asked him, "Teacher, what must we do [i.e., to demonstrate our repentance]?"
He then left the crowds and went into the house. [While there] His disciples came to Him, and said, "Explain to us [the meaning of] the parable of the weeds in the field."
And when He was alone those people who gathered around Him, along with the twelve apostles, asked Him what the parables meant.
And when He had gone into the house away from the crowd His disciples asked Him about this parable.
Then His disciples asked Him, "Why is it, [since you are obviously the Messiah], that the experts in the law of Moses say that Elijah must come first?"
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Instruction of children
So, after they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you really love me more than these [other disciples do]?" Peter answered Him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." [Note: Since two different Greek words for "love" are used in this conversation, some scholars see a distinction in their meaning. See Butler, Vol. II, pp. 453-457 for a discussion of these views]. Jesus replied to him, "[Then] feed my lambs."
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Encouraged
You should let the message of Christ live in you abundantly [i.e., as individuals and collectively]. Use [much] wisdom in teaching and warning one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing with favor [i.e., with thankfulness] in your hearts toward God.
For the Lord's slave must not quarrel, but be kind toward everyone, capable of teaching, [and] patient [with difficult people and situations].
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Spiritual instruction despised
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of
And [remember] that, from childhood, you have known the sacred Scriptures which are able to make you wise [enough] to be saved through faith in Christ Jesus.
Instruction » The value of
Instruction » From nature
"So I tell you, do not worry about [the material things of] your life, [such as] what you will eat or what you will drink, or about what you will wear on your body. There are more important things in life than food, and more important things about your body than the clothing you wear. Look at the birds in the sky; they do not plant seeds or harvest [a crop] or store [things] in barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them [adequately]. Are you not a lot more valuable than they are? And which one of you can worry yourself into living a single day longer? read more.
And why are you worrying about clothing? Consider how [wild] lilies grow in a field; they do not work or weave, yet I tell you that even Solomon, clothed in his very finest royal robes, was never dressed [as luxuriously] as one of these flowers. So, if God so [beautifully] dresses the grass in a field, which is [green] today, and [then] tomorrow [dries up and] is thrown in the oven [i.e., as fuel], will He not do even more in providing your clothing, you people with such little faith?
Instruction » Who despises instruction
Instruction » Of children encouraged » For the young
Instruction » From the study of human nature
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Love's great lesson
And this is important to you: The "special gift," which you received from God [See verse 20], continues to live in your hearts, [so that] you do not need anyone to teach you [anything different]. But, since this same "special gift" teaches you concerning everything that is true, and [what it teaches] is not false, you should continue to live in [fellowship with] Christ.
Now you people do not need anyone to write to you about loving [your] brothers, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of divine
Instruction » Hearing instruction
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Foretold
It is written in the prophets [Isa. 54:13], 'And they will all be taught by God.' [So], every person who has heard the Father and learned [from Him] will come to me.
But we [apostles] did not receive the spirit of the world [i.e., human wisdom. See verse 6], but the Holy Spirit from God, so that we could understand what was freely given to us from God [i.e., the gift of inspiration. See verses 9-10].
Instruction » The time when the wise are instructed
Instruction » Those that refuse instruction
Instruction » What instruction is
Instruction » What is profitable for instruction
All Scripture is inspired by God [Note: Literally, this word means "breathed out by God"] and is useful for teaching [truth], rebuking [wrongdoing], correcting [error] and for providing instruction [i.e., training] on how to live right, so that the man of God will be thoroughly equipped for [doing] every good deed.
Instruction » Bonds and yokes
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Christ, the great teacher
[I am] assuming that you have heard Him [i.e., through the Gospel message] and were taught the truth that is in [harmony with] Jesus.
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Given with infinite pains
Instruction » What instruction not to hear
Instruction » Those that keep instruction
Instruction » The instruction of fools
Instruction » Who hears their father’s instruction
Instruction » Those that love instruction
Instruction » Eating and drinking sparingly
Instruction » Two sticks joined together
Instruction » Widowhood
Instruction » The pillar of twelve stones at the fords of the jordan river
Instruction » Fringes on the borders of garments
Instruction » Moving household goods
Instruction » Potter's vessel
Instruction » The linen sash
Instruction » Also see
Instruction » The boiling pot
Instruction » Symbolically wearing sackcloth and going barefoot
Instruction » Eating bread mixed with dung
Instruction » Sighing
Instruction » Lying on one side in public view for a long period
Instruction » Illustrations on a tile
Instruction » By object lessons » The pot of manna
Instruction » Basket of figs
Instruction » Shaving the head
Spiritual » Instruction » Examples of spiritual
He began speaking boldly in the synagogue and when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and proceeded to explain to him God's way more accurately [than he had known].
So, Philip opened his mouth, and beginning [his message] from this Scripture [passage], he preached to him [about] Jesus.
Topics on Instruction
Acceptance, Of Instruction
Hebrews 12:5-7And have you forgotten the exhortation that was addressed to you as sons? [Prov. 3:11f says], "My son, do not take the discipline of the Lord lightly, and do not get discouraged when He rebukes you.
Instruction About Clothes
Matthew 10:10or a traveling bag [for personal belongings], or a change of jackets or shoes, or [even] a walking stick [Note: By comparing this and the restriction in Matt. 10:10 with the permission given in Mark 6:8, the harmony seems to be "if you do not already have a walking stick, do not get one"]. For the worker deserves having his food provided.
Instruction Of Children
Ephesians 6:4And you fathers [Note: This word probably includes both parents], do not stir up your children to become angry, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Instructions About Following
Matthew 4:19And He said to them, "Come with me, and I will make you fishermen for people."
Instructions About Stoning
John 8:5Now in the law, Moses required us to stone such people [to death], so what do you say [should be done with her]?"
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