Devotion: Studying the Torah—A Call to Deep Discipleship
Scripture:
“For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.” — Matthew 5:18 (KJV)
Reflection:
The Torah is not merely a list of rules or a history of an ancient people—it is the very instruction of God to guide His people in how to live. Jesus taught that every tiny mark in the Torah—the smallest stroke of a pen—is sacred and enduring. That’s how highly God regards His Word. If God honors even the jotand the tittle, how can we approach Scripture casually or carelessly?
Studying God’s Word is more than reading; it is reverent engagement. It is approaching the living voice of God with humility, patience, and a deep desire to know Him more. That’s why traditional Jewish practice includes prayer before Torah study. They ask God to sanctify them through His Word. How often do we pause to pray before opening our Bibles?
Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:18, and God’s command in Joshua 1:8, show us a pattern: study, meditate, obey. In biblical thought, knowledge isn’t measured by what you can recite but by what you live out. You don’t know the Torah until it changes how you walk, speak, and love.
Contemplation:
Do I approach God's Word with the seriousness it deserves, or am I content with surface-level reading?
Have I been reading the Bible for information, or for transformation?
What would change in my life if I treated every word of Scripture as sacred—worthy of meditation, obedience, and awe?
Prayer:
Blessed are You, Lord my God, King of the universe, who has given me Your Word to teach me how to walk before You. Forgive me for taking Scripture lightly, for rushing through it, or treating it as optional. Teach me to revere even the smallest part of Your Word. Help me not only to read it, but to meditate on it, study it deeply, and apply it faithfully. Make me a true disciple—one who not only hears but obeys. May Your instruction take root in my life and bear fruit in every word and action. In the name of Jesus, my Rabbi and Redeemer, Amen.
Challenge for Today:
Pick a short passage of Scripture—perhaps a few verses from Genesis, Psalms, or Proverbs. Before you begin, pray and ask God to open your heart. Read it slowly. Look up key words. Consider the cultural and historical background. Write down one action you can take today based on what you've learned. Let your study move from your head to your hands. That is Torah in action.
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