Abiding in Messiah
From an Old Testament POV
It has been said that there is not one doctrine that doesn’t have its roots in, or originate in, the Book of Genesis, either in principle or in character. Any doctrine, not rooted in the book of Genesis will likely be exposed as a false doctrine at some point.
The Bible is a Book Designed, Written, Preserved, Updated, and Maintained by God himself.
The words of the LORD are pure words:
as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.Thou shalt keep them, O LORD,
Thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Trust me, it was not man’s idea to fully submit, and to trust in God. That is God’s Protection Principle and Promise. That if we would abide in Him and He is us, we would bear much fruit. You and I, have a naturally critical and suspicious nature, that is bent on not obeying God: We inherited this nature from Adam and Eve.
That is why it is called a sacrifice: When it comes to serving God, because it often goes against our very nature.
Even our sacrifice of praise: especially when things are not feeling good, and our troubles become overwhelming.
10 KJV scriptures, FROM an Old Testament Point of View (POV): that concentrate on the subject of abiding in God, and having his word abide in us, with the main point of the verse identified, and sub points listed as benefits.
Scriptures on Abiding in God from the Old Testament
- Psalm 91:1
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
Main Point: The promise of safety and refuge for those who dwell in God’s presence.
Benefits:- Assurance of protection.
- Intimacy with God.
- Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Main Point: Trusting in God leads to guidance and direction.
Benefits:
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- Encouragement to rely on divine wisdom over human understanding.
- Promise of clear paths.
- Isaiah 26:3
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
Main Point: Peace is a result of focusing one’s thoughts on God.
Benefits:
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- Assurance of mental stability and tranquility.
- Strengthening of faith through trust.
- Jeremiah 17:7-8
“Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river…”
Main Point: Trusting in God results in spiritual nourishment and stability.
Benefits:
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- Resilience during droughts (difficult times).
- Continuous growth and fruitfulness.
- Psalm 119:11
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”
Main Point: Internalizing God’s word helps prevent sinning against Him.
Benefits:
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- Strengthening moral integrity.
- Enhancing spiritual awareness.
- Deuteronomy 6:6-7
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children…”
Main Point: The importance of internalizing God’s commandments and passing them on to future generations.
Benefits:
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- Fostering a culture of faith within families.
- Ensuring continuity of God’s teachings.
- Psalm 37:4
“Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
Main Point: Finding joy in God aligns one’s desires with His will.
Benefits:
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- Fulfillment through divine alignment with personal aspirations.
- Joyful living rooted in relationship with God.
- Exodus 20:6
“And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.”
Main Point: God’s mercy is extended to those who love Him and obey His commands.
Benefits:
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- Assurance of divine favor for obedience.
- Long-lasting blessings for future generations.
- Isaiah 55:10-11
“For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth… So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth…”
Main Point: God’s word has a purposeful effect akin to natural processes that nourish life. Benefits:
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- Assurance that God’s promises will be fulfilled.
- Encouragement to trust in His word’s transformative power.
- Psalm 119:105
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
Main Point: God’s word provides guidance for daily living.
Benefits:
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- Clarity amid confusion or darkness.
- Direction towards righteous living.
Credible References Sources:
- McClintock, John, and James Strong. Cyclopaedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature. (Print)
- Smith, William, ed. A Dictionary of the Bible. (Print)
- Brown, Francis et al., eds.The New Brown-Driver-Briggs-Gesenius Hebrew-English Lexicon. (Print)
- McKenzie, John L., ed.Dictionary of the Bible. (Print)
- “The Holy Bible: King James Version”. (Reference Publication)
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