DAILY TEXT, Today Wednesday October 30, 2024,  Write in a book all the words that I tell you (Jer. 30:2).

Let us examine the Scriptures every day 2024

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Write in a book all the words that I tell you (Jer. 30:2).

How grateful we are to Jehovah for the gift of the Bible! In it, he gives us wise counsel that can help us know what to do when we have problems. It also gives us wonderful hope for the future. Most importantly, it shows us what his personality is like. Meditating on Jehovah’s precious qualities touches us deeply. This makes us want to draw close to him and be his friends. —Ps. 25:14. Jehovah wants people to know him. In the past, he used dreams, visions, and even angels to give us information about himself. (Num. 12:6; Acts 10:3, 4) But if all this had not been written down, we would not be able to study it. For this reason, Jehovah commanded men to write “in a book” what he wanted us to know. We can be sure that he conveyed this valuable information in the best way, for “the way of the true God is perfect.” —Ps. 18:30. w23.02 2 pars. 1, 2.

What did Jehovah do to ensure that the Bible has been preserved to this day? (Isaiah 40:8)

(Read Isaiah 40:8.) For thousands of years, God’s Word has been an excellent guide for his servants. But how can that be? After all, the Bible was written long ago on easily decayed materials. And as far as we know, no original document exists. Yet Jehovah made sure that copies of the sacred text were made. The copyists were imperfect but very careful. In fact, speaking of the Hebrew Scriptures, one scholar said: “It is safe to say that no other work of antiquity has been transmitted with such accuracy.” Even though it was written by imperfect men so long ago and on easily decayed materials, it is clear that what we read in the Bible today conveys the thoughts of its author, Jehovah.

What is proof that the Bible reflects God's wisdom?

Jehovah knows that we need his wise counsel. That is why he has given us the Bible, which is full of his wisdom. His counsel has a very positive effect on people. In fact, the Bible can change people’s lives. When Moses wrote the first books of the Bible, he told God’s people, the Israelites: “These are not empty words to you, but they mean your life.” (Deut. 32:47) Those who obeyed what the Scriptures said would be happy and successful. (Ps. 1:2, 3) Even though the Bible was written a long time ago, it still has the power to change people’s lives. For example, in the series “The Bible Changed Their Lives” on jw.org, you will find more than 50 biographies of people who were able to make great changes and improve their lives by following the Bible’s counsel.—1 Thess. 2:13.

Why do we say that there is no book like the Bible?

There is no book like the Bible. Why? Because its author, Jehovah, is almighty, eternal, and his wisdom is unmatched. There are many books that are still read even after their author has died. Yet their advice often becomes unhelpful. The Bible’s wise counsel, on the other hand, never loses its value. It has helped people throughout the ages. When we read this sacred book and meditate on its advice, its author uses his powerful holy spirit to help us put it into practice. (Ps. 119:27; Mal. 3:16; Heb. 4:12) Think about it—the author of the Bible really wants to help you. Wouldn’t that encourage you to get into the habit of reading the Bible?

How did the Bible unite God's people in the past?

There is one more impressive demonstration that the Bible contains God’s wisdom: it helps keep his people united. When the Israelites entered the Promised Land, they settled in different places. Some became fishermen, others herders, and others farmers. So the Israelites living in one part of the country could easily have forgotten about those living in another. But Jehovah made sure that they all met together regularly to hear his Word and learn more. (Deut. 31:10–13; Neh. 8:2, 8, 18) Imagine how a loyal Israelite must have felt when he arrived in Jerusalem and found perhaps millions of Israelites coming from all parts of the country to worship Jehovah. In this way, Jehovah helped keep them united. Later, in the first century, the Christian congregation was born. It was made up of men and women who had different social and economic backgrounds and who spoke different languages. But because they all loved the Scriptures, they served Jehovah together. In fact, those who joined the Christian congregation were able to understand God’s Word because other Christians explained it to them as they met together. —Acts 2:42; 8:30, 31.

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