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Take a moment to reflect: On the road to Emmaus, was it not from quoting the Psalms and the Prophets that our risen Savior described Himself (See Luke 24:13-27)? If our Master trusted in the Old Testament’s accuracy – can we not trust it as well?

When the Lord instructed His disciples about the Holy Spirit’s approaching ministry, He explained how future inspiration would take place. In His words, which are now in “red letters,” Jesus said, “He [The Holy Spirit] will teach you all things and remind you of everything I said to you.” (John 14:26) In the Lord’s statement, the words "teach, remind, and everything" are all highly important. Because of His amazing explanation, we can be certain that whatever the Father wanted to be remembered concerning His Son’s life and teaching would safely take place. This process became the way in which the Bible was written and preserved for us!

God’s word reveals His totally unique Holy Spirit-enabled plan. Jesus personally presented the Father’s foreordained process for Biblical inspiration! His detailed explanation revealed the spiritual means by which the Gospels and the Epistles would become mankind’s authoritative record of God’s self-revelation and love!

Pray for understanding: Lord, help me trust the process by which Your Word was written and preserved. Strengthen my faith in Your plan for the Bible's inspiration.