"Surely it is God who saves me; and I will trust in him and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, and he will be my savior."
There is repetition throughout the Bible not only in parables but some verses we read are almost word for word from others. This was designed by God for reaching all people in a way that we all can understand his teachings by verses in the Bible. We may all read the same verse but it may not "click" until later when we read the same message in a parable or another verse and the light comes on. Oh, now I get it!
Repetition can be a word or phrase repeated numerous times in the Bible.
For Example in Jeremiah 7:4-NIV. Do not trust in deception word and say, "This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord."
Do you remember learning "Yes, Jesus Loves Me"? Someone sang this song over and over to you as a young child. Then you were able to sing it alone; usually while playing with your dolls. Repetition. It helps us focus on God and what he wants us to learn and put to use in our daily life - not just to memorize it.
Habits are developed and reinforced by frequent repetition. Example; The more we sin the more we are inclined to sin. I can thank my Dad for teaching me this one. He told me that I had to watch over my shoulder because Satan would always try to snare me from God.
Repetition can also be positive. We need to focus on good thoughts that are honest, good and pure. But most of all, we need to pray, pray, pray.
What are the patterns in our lives and the Bible? As we read the Bible, patterns will become recognizable as spiritual truths from one chapter of the Bible to another. The truth will be repeated in similar fashion throughout the Bible.
I remember a professor would say "knock, knock, knock" during his lecture. Yep, you better listen up because you would see it again on an exam. Satan gives no advance warning but God repeats His message when He wants us to remember it.
From Love'sArk.Net -
Benefits of Study of Patterns:
1. We learn that God has a purpose in all his dealings with us.
2. We learn that God has truly put his inspiration signature in the scriptures.
3. We learn that Biblical Patterns can help us understand what is happening in our lives.
Much of our spiritual struggles, failures, growth and victories can be plotted on some Biblical Pattern Map. Thank goodness God is by our side when we are headed in the wrong direction and He will pull us back from Satan's grasp. All we have to do is pray and ask for His guidance and forgiveness and he is always there to guide us back to safe waters.
Do you remember when Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams of two? This was a pattern of a pending storm.
Genesis 41:32 NIV - The reason the dream was given to Pharaoh in two forms is that the matter has been firmly decided by God, and God will do it soon.
God was telling his plans through a dream to Pharaoh and Joseph was in the right place at the right time to interpret the dreams. Seven years of plenty followed by seven years of fame. Joseph was there to follow God's plan in helping Egypt prepare for the seven years of famine by careful planning during the "good times" because "bad times" were coming.
When we know a storm is pending, we plan ahead by getting a loaf of bread, grabbing some cereal and milk.
Gives thanks to God for the study of his word. Tomorrow we will focus on "Order".
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