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John 5:39-40 (MSG)

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39 "You have your heads in your Bibles constantly because you think you'll find eternal life there. But you miss the forest for the trees. These Scriptures are all about me! 40 And here I am, standing right before you, and you aren't willing to receive from me the life you say you want.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 39) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - More studying than coming to Him
(v. 39) Obedience - Diligently studying the Scriptures does not mean eternal life
(v. 40) Obedience - Diligently studying the Scriptures does not mean eternal life
(v. 40) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - More studying than coming to Him

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 39) Fearing God - Going Deep (part II) (2011-09-04)
(v. 40) Waking Dead - Arm Yourselves (part 1) (2010-08-04)
(v. 40) Fearing God - Going Deep (part II) (2011-09-04)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 39) Devotional: The Religious Teachers of Jesus Day (2008-12-18)
(v. 39) Devotional: Jesus' Approach to Scripture (2008-12-18)
(v. 40) Devotional: The Religious Teachers of Jesus Day (2008-12-18)
(v. 40) Devotional: Jesus' Approach to Scripture (2008-12-18)