Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, presses this truth. With few exceptions, almost every verse uses some term that describes the Word of God. Repetitiously, the psalmist implores God to “teach” him and then uses words that pertain to the mind. God addressed the mind of Israel with the law He heralded from Mount Sinai. In his final sermon to Israel, Moses called upon the nation to hearken unto the statutes and judgments “which I teach you” (Deut 4:1).
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 is God’s prototype for securing the faith of each succeeding generation. It entails parental discernment of God’s oneness, loving God with the whole of one’s heart or mind, storing up His word in the heart and diligent instruction until the mind of each child was fortified with divine truth. The Gospel speaks to the mind. It must be taught (Matthew 28:19-20). The process by which God draws man to Himself through Christ involves teaching, hearing, and learning (John 6:44-45). Christianity is a taught religion.
-Special thanks to Frank Chesser, longtime and respected gospel preacher for this series.
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