Getting Familiar With Divine Treasure

How does one get to know the Bible?
the same you get to know friends
by spending real time with them
so you become the real spiritual blend

No matter the years you've lived
you can't sit back being complacent
for the scriptures will find you out
leaving you down in the basement

Like a herb when it's in full flavour
God provides enlightenment of light
making the clarity of scripture so real
discipleship takes you in full flight

When you become more familiar
with holy writ, there's a new dimension
for this divine word reveals a treasure
to you far hidden never a mention

But now God reveals in His word
His purpose to push your sanctification
gifting His treasure to you a sinner
transforms you with real ramifications

("To get the full flavour of an herb, it must be pressed between the fingers, so it is the same with scriptures, the more familiar they become, the more they reveal their hidden treasures and yield their indescribable riches.")
John Chrysostom (A.D. 347-407)

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Date: 11/18/2021 7:20:00 AM
Great write Gordon. A fave for me. Love it. God Bless, JB
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/18/2021 8:30:00 AM
Thanks Judy, Glad you loved it and making it your fave. God bless you , Gordon
Date: 11/17/2021 7:42:00 PM
Thanks so much for sharing this. God bless you.
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Date: 11/17/2021 8:28:00 PM
Thanks Beata, Glad you enjoyed this one, blessings always,Gordon
Date: 11/13/2021 11:53:00 AM
This poem I had to save Gordon, you and your poems of faith are treasures on soup, I applaud you dear friend. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/13/2021 12:25:00 PM
Thanks Jennifer, Glad you enjoyed this so much and pleased you found it a treasure. So encouraged by your kind words. Blessings and hugs,Gordon????
Date: 11/13/2021 9:07:00 AM
Dear Gordon, Your wisdom, a great lesson for us all~beautifully expressed with the explanation of the "full flavor of an herb"... Blessings, Paulette
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/13/2021 12:22:00 PM
Thanks Paulette, Glad you enjoyed this one and found it a great lesson for you. Trust all is well, blessings always,Gordon
Date: 11/12/2021 5:39:00 AM
Words of wisdom Gordon, the more you read and study it the more enlightened you become. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/12/2021 6:14:00 AM
Thanks Tom, So very true indeed and hope you Have A good weekend, it's miserable and wet up here today, blessings always,Gordon
Date: 11/12/2021 4:27:00 AM
Lovely thoughts, Gordon. I love God's word and feel like I need it more and more as the years pass. God bless you. Love, Gina
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Date: 11/12/2021 6:12:00 AM
Thanks Gina, Glad you enjoyed this one and thought it lovely thoughts. Blessings and love,Gordon
Date: 11/11/2021 3:50:00 PM
Well written and absolutely true. I recently bought a new Bible, The Apologetics Study Bible. It provides such depth to the scriptures, even the ones I've quoted since childhood. God bless you Gordon, and the gift He gave you and your consistent use of it. A brother in Christ, Bill
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/11/2021 5:47:00 PM
Thanks Bill, Glad you enjoyed this one and found it well written piece full of truth. Hope you're enjoying your new bible, I've got the MacArthur study bible and the esv study bible. Though I think I prefer the esv one, I got it at half price at the Keswick convention a few years ago. Your brother in Christ, Gordon
Date: 11/11/2021 2:29:00 PM
Words of faith and divinity, Gordon. Much peace in these heartfelt verses.
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Date: 11/11/2021 5:41:00 PM
Thanks Vijay, Glad you found it with faith and divinity, hope you've had a lovely day, Gordon
Date: 11/11/2021 1:52:00 PM
Hi Gordon, This was a well written and a lot of truth. Many Blessings ~ Debbie
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Date: 11/11/2021 5:39:00 PM
Thanks Debbie, Glad you enjoyed it and found it well written piece. Blessings always,Gordon
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