Get More Out of Your Bible Reading - READ TO FIND SPIRITUAL TREASURES

 The Sadducees were thoroughly familiar with the first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, but they overlooked important truths contained in those inspired books.  For example, consider how Jesus responded when the Sadducees challenged him about the resurrection.  He asked them: "Have you  not read in the  book of Moses, in the account about the thornbush, that God said to him:  'I am the God of Abraham  and God of Isaac and God of Jacob'?" (Mark 12:18, 26)Although  the Sadducees had surely read that message many times, Jesus' question revealed that they had overlooked an important Scriptural truth-the teaching of the resurrect. - MARK 12:27; LUKE 20:38.d .

What lesson is there for us? When we read, we want to be alert to all that a verse or a Bible account can teach us.  We want to perceive  not only Bible teachings but also deeper truths and principles that lie hidden beneath the surface.

How can you find spiritual treasures when reading the Bible?  Consider what 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 states. (Read.) Note that "all Scripture is . . .  beneficial for (1) teaching, (2) reproving, (3) setting things straight, and (4) disciplining.  You can obtain  those four benefits even from Bible books that you do not use often. Analyze the account to see what it teaches you about Jehovah, about is purpose, or about godly principles. Consider how it is helpful for reproving.  do this by noting how the verses help you to identify and reject wrong tendencies or attitudes and to remain on a faithful course.  Examine how the passage can be used to set straight, or correct, a wrong viewpoint, perhaps one you have about the ministry. And look for any discipline the verses provide that can train you to reflect Jehovah's thinking.  When you keep these four benefits in  your mind, you will find spiritual treasures that can enrich your Bible reading. 

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