The Need For Spiritual Knowledge (Ways to Acquire Spiritual Knowledge)

Text: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Memory Verse: 2 Peter 1:2

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ our lord.

INTRODUCTION

To gain or acquire knowledge takes personal effort and determination. This is how when it is your sole desire. Spiritual knowledge involves hidden truth and secrets. It does not come by mere asking. In addition to prayers, one should be patient and dedicated in the study of the word of God (Proverbs 25:2; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16; 2 Timothy 2:15)

DISCUSSION

What are some of the ways to acquire knowledge?

By Searching the Scriptures: One reason Gods word were written is for those who are desirous to know more about him may search the scriptures and learn. It may not  be convenient but you must do it (1 Corinthians 2:9-10;  Jeremiah 29:13;  Proverbs 25:2)

Seeking Knowledge: Seeking for the knowledge implies seeking to know more about God because God is truth (John 14:6) True seekers of knowledge don’t remain in ignorance (Jeremiah 29:13; Isaiah 55:6). It is men of understanding that truly seek for knowledge (Proverbs 15:14)

Indebt Study Of The Word Of God: Studying the scripture is more than reading and searching. It may be time consuming but, its reward is divine approval (2 Timothy 2:15) You compare scriptures with scripture because you want to acquire more knowledge  (1 Isaiah 28:10)

REVIEW QUESTION

How is searching the scripture a way of attaining spiritual knowledge? (John. 5:39; Isaiah 28:10)

CONCLUSION

Seek God with the whole of your heart be obedient to his will and it shall be fund of you. It takes faith to find God because he is a spirit. (John 4:23)