What does teaching "good knowledge of the LORD" involve in our daily lives? Verse in Focus “2 Chronicles 30:22 – ‘Hezekiah spoke encouragingly to all the Levites who had insight regarding what was good for the LORD, and they ate throughout the festival for seven days, sacrificing fellowship offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers.’ Why This Matters The Levites were not simply transmitting facts; they were embodying and explaining “the good knowledge of the LORD.” Their example shows that teaching God’s truth is inseparable from joyful worship, thankful hearts, and life-on-life encouragement. Essentials of Teaching Good Knowledge • Grounded in Scripture – Deuteronomy 6:6-9; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 • Centered on Christ’s saving work – Luke 24:27; Colossians 1:28 • Clarified with understanding, not mere information – Psalm 119:34 • Accompanied by encouragement and comfort – Isaiah 40:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 • Confirmed by obedient service and skillful ministry – James 1:22; 1 Peter 4:10-11 Daily Practices • Read, rehearse, and relay God’s Word in ordinary moments (Deuteronomy 6:7) • Speak words that strengthen, not just inform (Ephesians 4:29) • Model obedience in work, home, and church life (Philippians 4:9) • Cultivate thankful worship—music, testimony, table fellowship (Colossians 3:16) • Celebrate milestones with sacrifice and gratitude, keeping God’s acts in view (Psalm 103:2) • Mentor the next generation: show how doctrine shapes choices (2 Timothy 2:2) • Guard doctrine faithfully while displaying love (1 Timothy 4:16; 1 Corinthians 8:1) Supporting Passages • Psalm 78:4-7 – “tell the next generation the praises of the LORD…” • Isaiah 11:9 – “the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD…” • Matthew 28:19-20 – teaching them to obey everything Christ commanded • Colossians 3:16 – “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing…” • Hebrews 10:24-25 – spur one another on toward love and good deeds The Expected Fruit • Spiritual discernment and stability (Proverbs 2:6-8) • Joy-filled worship communities (Nehemiah 8:12) • Generational faithfulness (2 Timothy 1:5) • Bold witness to the world (Acts 4:20) • Hearts and minds renewed to reflect Christ (Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 3:18) Takeaway Teaching the good knowledge of the LORD means weaving God’s true, life-giving Word into every sphere—speaking it, living it, celebrating it—so that others see, hear, and taste the Lord’s goodness and are drawn into wholehearted worship and obedient faith. |
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