Knowing Jesus
That I may know Him.
Philippians 3:10
“Who is the most important person you know?” a man asked his friend. “I am,” came the reply. Perhaps there are better answers. Some would name a president or prime minister, a billionaire or movie star. But none of those answers are the best. The apostle Paul said, in essence, “I want to know Christ.”
The Amplified Bible Classic Edition renders that phrase like this: “[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly].”
As Christians, we’re to give ourselves with intensity to knowing Christ Jesus. We’re to be passionate in doing so—not just in knowing about Him but in knowing Him personally and progressively, more deeply and intimately. Like every other relationship, we draw closer to Him through time spent in conversation. That takes prayer (when we speak with Him) and Bible study (when He speaks to us). That’s why we should open our Bibles every day and pray on a regular basis.
Make sure you don’t miss your regular meetings with the Lord!
It is in getting to know my Bible that I get to know Jesus.
Alistair Begg
Turning Point Ministries
That I may know Him.
Philippians 3:10
“Who is the most important person you know?” a man asked his friend. “I am,” came the reply. Perhaps there are better answers. Some would name a president or prime minister, a billionaire or movie star. But none of those answers are the best. The apostle Paul said, in essence, “I want to know Christ.”
The Amplified Bible Classic Edition renders that phrase like this: “[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly].”
As Christians, we’re to give ourselves with intensity to knowing Christ Jesus. We’re to be passionate in doing so—not just in knowing about Him but in knowing Him personally and progressively, more deeply and intimately. Like every other relationship, we draw closer to Him through time spent in conversation. That takes prayer (when we speak with Him) and Bible study (when He speaks to us). That’s why we should open our Bibles every day and pray on a regular basis.
Make sure you don’t miss your regular meetings with the Lord!
It is in getting to know my Bible that I get to know Jesus.
Alistair Begg
Turning Point Ministries
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