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7. Trusting in Jesus
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This Bible study is based on Bible Readings for the Home, a topical study presented in a question-and-answer format. The scripture references come from both the KJV and NIV translations. Additionally, we’ve provided links to each verse from the World English Bible for a more modern interpretation. We encourage you to follow along in your own Bible, reflect on the guided questions, and highlight the verses that speak to you. Feel free to share this study with your friends and family. Enjoy the journey!

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7. Trusting in Jesus


1. What did an Old Testament prophet predict of Christ?

"And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles trust." Isa. 11:10; Rom.15:12.


2. What were the apostles, who first trusted in Christ, to become?

"That we should be to the praise of His glory, who first trusted in Christ." Eph. 1:12.


3. What did the Ephesians do upon hearing the message of truth?

"In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word" of truth, the gospel of your salvation." Eph. 1:13.


4. What returns did they receive from their proposed trust?

"In whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise." Eph. 1:13.


5. To whom does the gospel become the power of God?

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first and also to the Greek." Rom. 1:16.


6. But suppose one halts in his faith or trust; how is he regarded by the Lord?"

"Now the just shall live by faith; but if any man draw back, My soul shall have no pleasure in him." Heb. 10:38.


7. By what does one gain the victory over the world?

"For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world; and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." 1 John 5:4.


8. In the struggles with temptations, if one trusts in Jesus, how will he show it?"

"These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." John 16:33.


9. But is there not some other help in the work of overcoming, besides a silent trust in Christ?

"And they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death." Rev. 12:11.


10. But besides receiving power to overcome our foes, are there not temporal benefits to be derived from trusting in Jesus?

"For she said within herself, If I may but touch His garment, I shall be whole. But Jesus turned Him about, and when He saw her, He said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour." Matt. 9:21, 22. (See also Mark 10:52 and Luke 17:19 ).