Luke 24:45

“And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.” – Luke 24:45

This verse shows us something important:

Understanding the Bible doesn’t come from our own intellect or ability to read, like we do with ordinary books. It must first be given to us. Jesus had to open their understanding before they could truly comprehend what was written.

And this answers so many of our questions:

Why is the Bible so hard to understand?

Why do I read it over and over and still feel like I don’t get it?

Why can five people read the same verse and walk away with five different interpretations?

Why are there so many debates, so many opinions, so many “right” ways to read it?

Why does it bring clarity to some, but confusion to others?

Why does it seem simple for some and complicated for me?

The Bible is not just a book. It’s a collection of Holy Scriptures—written by men, yes, but men who were ordained by God and led by the Holy Spirit.

That means the real Author is the Holy Spirit Himself.

Each writer came from a different time, place, and background yet all speak one message. One truth. One God.

So for us to truly understand the Bible, we must first accept that it is the Word of God. And then, we must seek God to help us understand it.

Only Jesus can open our understanding.

Only His Spirit—the Spirit of truth—can teach us.

So before you read, pray.

Ask Him for understanding. Ask Him to a yielded spirit to accept His words and His will through searching HIs scriptures.

And be patient. It takes years, not days, to grow familiar with God’s Word.