The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Genesis 27:2, Isaac did “not know the day of (his own) death.”
Genesis 28:16, Jacob awoke from sleep and said, ”Surely the
LORD is in this place, and I did not know it.”
Exodus 1:8, “…a new king arose over Egypt, who did not know
Joseph.”
Exodus 5:2, Egypt’s Pharaoh said, “I do not know the LORD, and besides, I will not let Israel go.”
Exodus 34:29, “Moses “did not know that the skin of his face shone
because of his speaking with Him.”

There are over 270 verses in both the Old and New Testaments that contain the words “not know.” None of the verses relate to the LORD, as He knows everything –even prior to its happening. Thus, when I learned how many “don’t knows” there were in Scripture, I was no longer embarrassed to say, “I’m sorry, but I don’t know the answer to that.” On certain occasions, I’ve added, “but I will be happy to research it and get back to you.”

But why am I saying all of this? It’s because one of the foremost
“reasons” believers don’t witness is because they’re afraid they’ll
be asked something they “don’t know.” And to “not know” means
embarrassment. Not at all!

No individual knows everything, whether he knows it or not. The
discovery of something you don’t know provides the incentive to
diligently seek the answer. You can ask someone you think might
know; seek the answer in a reliable book; or ask someone who’s
responsible to know. Of course, the answer to spiritual questions are to be found in the Bible.

Just don’t despair. There’s an answer to every sincere question that the LORD wants us to know. Spiritual answers are found in His Spiritual Book, the Bible! Keep reading! Many of the questions
come to mind as we read and do so prayerfully. I will be praying for you; you pray for me, please.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom