SINCERE MILK How to study the Bible for new Christians: Basic Bible study tips for beginners

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I gave you milk to drink, not solid food, for not yet were you able. In fact, now you are still not able, Share your faith with others, not only through your words but also through your actions, reflecting the love and grace of Christ. Here are some key events in Josiah’s life that demonstrate his passion for God’s word and his desire to lead the people in obedience to it: Event Seeking spiritual growth, let’s turn our attention to Mary of Bethany, as described in Luke 10:39. Mary was a devoted follower of Jesus and a sister to Martha and Lazarus. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. Striving for spiritual growth like Apollos, you can also find inspiration in the faithful Israelites’ dedication to understanding and living out God’s Word, as depicted in Nehemiah 8:1-3. This dedication and hunger for the Word of God demonstrate David’s desire for the sincere milk of the word, as mentioned in 1 Peter 2:2.Get a true understanding of Scripture. [Ps. 119:73] This is best achieved by comparing relevant parts of Scripture with each other.

I gave you milk to drink, not solid food, because you were not yet ready for it. In fact, you are still not ready,Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; His desire to grow in his faith and knowledge of Christ led him to engage with Priscilla and Aquila, who helped him deepen his understanding of the way of God. Matthew Henry on newborn babes - He puts them in mind of their regeneration. A new life requires suitable food. They, being newly born, must desire the milk of the word. Infants desire common milk, and their desires towards it are fervent and frequent, arising from an impatient sense of hunger, and accompanied with the best endeavors of which the infant is capable. Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

Desire the sincere milk of the word - The pure milk of the word. On the meaning of the word "sincere," see the notes at Ephesians 6:24. The Greek word here (ἄδολον adolon) means, properly, that which is without guile or falsehood; then unadulterated, pure, genuine. The Greek adjective rendered "of the word," (λογικὸν logikon,) means properly rational, pertaining to reason, or mind; and, in the connection here with milk, means that which is adapted to sustain the soul. Compare the notes at Romans 12:1. There is no doubt that there is allusion to the gospel in its purest and most simple form, as adapted to be the nutriment of the new-born soul. Probably there are two ideas here; one, that the proper aliment of piety is simple truth; the other, that the truths which they were to desire were the more elementary truths of the gospel, such as would be adapted to those who were babes in knowledge. By following David’s example and desiring the sincere milk of the word, you too can cultivate a deeper relationship with God and grow in your spiritual journey. Ezra the Scribe (Ezra 7:10)Seek spiritual growth over material possessions: Mary understood that her relationship with Jesus was far more valuable than any material possessions. Let’s remember to prioritize our spiritual growth and relationship with God above all else. Like ( hōs) - This section is a simile which is a term of comparison introduced either by like or as. Whenever you encounter a simile, consider invoking the " 5 P's" ( Pause to Ponder the Passage and Practice it in Power of Spirit). Peter draws a poignant comparison between the instinctive (God given) appetite of a healthy baby for its mother's milk and the appetite a newborn (and older) "healthy" believer for the Word of God. KJV: As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby (Note Textus Receptus omits "eis soterion" - unto salvation)