Scripture, Eternal Life, and the Lord

[resurrection33]

[39] You search the scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness to me;
[40] yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. John 5:39-40 RSV

 

[Grandpa]

Matthew 11:28-30
[SUP]28 [/SUP]Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
[SUP]29 [/SUP]Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
[SUP]30 [/SUP]For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

 

[psychomom]

Come, everyone who thirsts,
come to the waters;
and he who has no money,
come, buy and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk
without money and without price. (Is 55:1)

(the rest of the chapter is good, too )

 

[Rosesrock]

Psalm 91:1 He who dwelth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty

 

[resurrection33]

I think the idea here is that it isn't good enough to read and memorize Scripture. We need to develop personal relationships with the Lord.