It would be well if professing Christians in modern days studied the four Gospels more than they do. No doubt all Scripture is profitable. It is not wise to exalt one part of the Bible at the expense of another. But I think it would be good for some who are very familiar with the Epistles, if they knew a little more about Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Now, why do I say this? I say it because I want professing Christians to know more about Christ. It is well to be acquainted with all the doctrines and principles of Christianity. It is better to be acquainted with Christ Himself. It is well to be familiar with faith and grace and justification and sanctification. They are all matters "pertaining to the King." But it is far better to be familiar with Jesus Himself, to see the King’s own face, and to behold His beauty. This is one secret of eminent holiness. He that would be conformed to Christ’s image, and become a Christ–like man, must be constantly studying Christ Himself. [http://www.gracegems.org/Ryle/h12.htm]
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I agree. For years, I pretty much skipped the Gospels, because I saw them as a collection of stories from my years and years of Sunday School, and I "knew" all of that already. Then, a few years ago, I had the revelation that if I want to be Christ-like, I'd better be well-acquainted with his character, and that gave the Gospels a new light that had never shone on them, in my adulthood. :)
100% in agreement here!
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