Those Noble-Minded

Students

Acts

17:11-12

Those Noble-Minded Students• They Were Bible Students– They “searched the Scriptures”• They loved the Scripture• They wanted to hear it & to

know it– “They received the word”• They welcomed & embraced

it– Are you a Bible student?

Those Noble-Minded Students• They Were Diligent Students

– They “searched the Scriptures”• This present tense Greek word

means:–Thoroughly examine,

investigate–Sift evidence, making careful

and exact research as in legal processes– Luke 23:14; Acts 4:9; 12:19

– How thoroughly do you examine it?

Those Noble-Minded Students• They Were Honest Students

– They “searched the Scriptures to see”• Not to prove a preconceived notion• But “whether these things were so”–Knew not all teaching was or is

“so”• Trusted Scriptures as the sole

source of true knowledge and authority

– What motivation do you have in study?

Those Noble-Minded Students• They Were Regular Students

– They “searched the Scriptures daily”• “Daily” was not hyperbole but literal.• Paul taught daily

–Noble-minded students went daily, listened daily and searched daily

–Not weekly, not Sun-daily• Did they need it more than we do?

– Do you investigate Scripture every day?

Those Noble-Minded Students• They Were Prepared Students

– They received “with all readiness of mind”• Lit, received with all forward mind–Stretching mind forward to learn–An eager mind, rushing forward

• Followed example of Ezra (Ezra 7:10)

– How eager and forward are you in study?

Those Noble-Minded Students• They Were Rewarded Students– “Therefore many of them believed”• Result of open hearts +open Bible• Many responded–Not all, but not “some” (like in

v. 4)• Received & obeyed like Acts 2:41• True faith & leads to obedience

– Will you be rewarded by your study?

What Kind of Student Are You?• Noble-minded, with open

heart?• Daily combining that with

open Bible?• Diligent & honest in your

study?• Eager & obedient in your

study?• If not, you will not be

rewarded!

Be a Responsive Bible Student• Believe in Jesus – Acts 16:31• Repent of sinful living – Acts

17:30• Confess your faith – Acts 8:37• Be immersed in water – Acts

22:16– Sins are forgiven – Acts 2:38– Added by God to His church –

Acts 2:47• Continue in the faith – Acts

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