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!