What does "taught in Him" mean for our daily Christian walk? Living in Christ’s Classroom Ephesians 4:21 — “Surely you heard of Him and were taught in Him, in keeping with the truth that is in Jesus.” • “Taught in Him” means that Jesus is not merely the subject of our lessons; He is the environment, the atmosphere, and the Teacher all at once. • Everything a believer learns is presented, interpreted, and applied within the person and presence of Christ. • This puts daily life under continual instruction—every circumstance becomes a lesson authored by Him. The Teacher: Christ Himself • Matthew 11:29 — “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me…” • John 14:26 — The Holy Spirit “will teach you all things.” • Christ teaches externally through Scripture and internally by His Spirit, ensuring the lesson never contradicts His written Word. The Curriculum: Truth That Transforms • John 17:17 — “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” • Psalm 119:160 — “The entirety of Your word is truth.” • Because truth equals Christ’s own character (John 14:6), learning it reshapes us into His likeness. Everyday Applications 1. Mindset • Filter thoughts through His Word (2 Corinthians 10:5). • Reject ideas that conflict with His character. 2. Speech • Speak “only what is helpful for building up” (Ephesians 4:29). • Let His gracious words (Luke 4:22) set the tone of conversation. 3. Conduct • Walk “worthy of the calling” (Ephesians 4:1). • Small choices—attitude at work, patience with family—are daily quizzes. 4. Relationships • Forgive “just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32). • Love becomes lesson-plans on repeat (John 13:34-35). Scripture Connections • Colossians 2:6-7 — “Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him…” • 1 John 2:27 — The anointing “teaches you about all things.” • Romans 12:2 — Be “transformed by the renewing of your mind” so classroom lessons translate into real-world wisdom. Staying Enrolled • Immerse in daily Scripture; the textbook is non-negotiable. • Pray for Spirit-guided understanding before acting (James 1:5). • Fellowship with believers, sharpening one another (Proverbs 27:17). • Obey promptly; applied truth cements the lesson (John 13:17). Encouragement for the Journey Being “taught in Him” secures a lifelong apprenticeship under the Master whose lessons never fail, whose truth never cracks under pressure, and whose goal is nothing less than shaping us into His own image for His glory and our joy. |
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