Ye Search the Scriptures

by Watchman Nee

The Bible is the inspired word of God. Every child of His must know it by heart. The Bible records the many things God did for us in the past and the many words He spoke. It also registers the many ways by which He led people in former days. It is therefore imperative for us to study the Scriptures if we would desire to know how richly and extensively God has provided for us. The speaking of God to us today is based upon the words He has already spoken; His speaking through us today is also built upon what He has once before uttered. Hence we need to store the word of God richly in our heart before we can hear God's speaking today and before we can be used as ministers of His word. The aim in our compiling this volume is to supply some prerequisites and principal methods of studying the Scriptures to those who have a heart to know the Bible. May God bless the readers as well as this book.

173 pages, Paperback

First published January 6, 1974

About the author

Watchman Nee (Chinese: 倪柝聲; pinyin: Ní Tuòshēng; Foochow Romanized: Ngà̤ Táuk-sĭng; 1903–1972) was a Chinese Christian author and church leader during the early 20th century. He spent the last 20 years of his life in prison and was severely persecuted by the Communists in China. Together with Wangzai, Zhou-An Lee, Shang-Jie Song, and others, Nee founded The Church Assembly Hall, later which would be also known as the "Local churches" (Chinese: 地方教會). or more commonly as (聚會所) meaning "assembly hall"

Born into a Methodist family, Watchman Nee experienced a religious revival, and joined the Church of Heavenly Peace, Fuzhou in 1920 at age 17 and began writing in the same year. In 1921, he met the British missionary M. E. Barber, who was a great influence on him. Through Miss Barber, Nee was introduced to many of the Christian writings which were to have a profound influence on him and his teachings. Nee attended no theological schools or Bible institutes. His knowledge was acquired through studying the Bible and reading various Christian spiritual books. During his 30 years of ministry, beginning in 1922, Nee traveled throughout China planting churches among the rural communities and holding Christian conferences and trainings in Shanghai. In 1952 he was imprisoned for his faith; he remained in prison until his death in 1972.

Reviews

[geoffrey ellerby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Profound book

This book is a profound teaching on how to search and study the Scriptures. If you are a Bible student, l would highly recommend that you read this book before you open your Bible again. It will greatly improve your ability to receive and understand what God has said in His Word.You won't regret it if you do so!

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful

Nice simple description on how to study the word of God as a spiritual student. Recommended for any Christian who desires to dig for the spiritual gems in their walk in His Kingdom.

[Michael Mayer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The editors' stated goal in compiling this volume from the teaching of the great Chinese pastor-teacher, Watchman Nee, is to supply some prerequisites and principal methods of studying the Scriptures.