Instructing, within the biblical context, refers to the act of teaching, guiding, and imparting wisdom or knowledge, particularly in spiritual and moral matters. The Bible places significant emphasis on the importance of instruction, both in the family and within the community of believers.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, instruction is often associated with the Law and the wisdom literature. The Hebrew word for instruction, "musar," is frequently used in Proverbs, emphasizing the importance of discipline and correction. Proverbs 1:7 states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." Here, instruction is linked to the fear of the Lord, suggesting that true knowledge and wisdom begin with a reverent relationship with God.

The role of parents in instructing their children is highlighted in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 : "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This passage underscores the continuous and diligent nature of instruction in the home, ensuring that the commandments of God are passed down through generations.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of instructing is expanded to include the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Jesus is often referred to as "Teacher" (Rabbi), and His ministry involved instructing His disciples and the crowds in the ways of the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 28:19-20 , Jesus commissions His followers with the Great Commission: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." Here, instruction is integral to discipleship and the spread of the Gospel.

The apostle Paul also emphasizes the importance of instruction within the church. In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 , he writes, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work." This passage highlights the role of Scripture as the foundation for instruction, equipping believers for righteous living and service.

Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in instructing believers. Jesus promised the coming of the Holy Spirit as a teacher and guide. In John 14:26 , Jesus says, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you." The Holy Spirit continues the work of instruction by illuminating the truths of Scripture and guiding believers in their spiritual journey.

Community and Instruction

The early church placed a strong emphasis on communal instruction. Acts 2:42 describes the early believers: "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Instruction was a communal activity, fostering growth and unity within the body of Christ.

Instructing, therefore, is a multifaceted concept in the Bible, encompassing the teaching of God's commandments, the wisdom of the Scriptures, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is a vital component of spiritual growth and the perpetuation of faith across generations.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Instruct.3853. paraggello -- to transmit a message, to order
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3811. paideuo -- to train children, to chasten, correct
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4000. mabonim -- taught
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the Duty of Personal Catechizing and Instructing the Flock ...
... CHAPTER 3. APPLICATION SECTION 2 - THE DUTY OF PERSONAL CATECHIZING AND
INSTRUCTING THE FLOCK PARTICULARLY RECOMMENDED. Having disclosed ...
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Declaring the Nature of Internal Recollection, and Instructing the ...
... Declaring the Nature of internal Recollection, and instructing the Soul how it ought
to behave it self therein, and in the Spiritual Welfare, whereby the Devil ...
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The Bramble and the Agnos the Symbol of Chastity; the Four Gospels ...
... Chapter III."The Bramble and the Agnos the Symbol of Chastity; The Four Gospels,
that Is, Teachings or Laws, Instructing to Salvation. ...
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False Comforts for Sinners.
... I. To notice briefly the necessity and design of instructing anxious sinners.
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Matt. xiv. 13
... themselves, a far less thing than all these, then He looks up to Heaven; at once
establishing these truths which I have spoken of, and instructing us not to ...
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Massillon -- the Small Number of the Elect
... Were I here, my brethren, for the purpose of alarming, rather than instructing you,
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Introductory Notice.
... Augustin makes the following statement: "There is also a book of ours on the subject
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Of the Full Narration to be Employed in Catechising.
... statement, come to these subjects with a mind already exhausted, nor is confusion
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The General Service to an Apostle.
... me; wherefore unto thee I cry and fall down before thee with the supplication: Do
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Matt. xiv. 23, 24
... For, "in the fourth watch," so it is said, "of the night, He went unto them, walking
upon the sea;" [1953] instructing them not hastily to seek for deliverance ...
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Instructing (14 Occurrences)
...Instructing (14 Occurrences). ... Galatians 6:6 And let him who is instructed in the
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Meekness (14 Occurrences)
... Timothy 6:11 Titus 3:2, "showing all meekness toward all men"); it ought to
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Instruction (117 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of instructing, teaching, or
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Zenas (1 Occurrence)
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Ungodliness (9 Occurrences)
... Titus 2:12 instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts,
we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; (WEB ...
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Opposition (22 Occurrences)
... 2 Timothy 2:25 in meekness instructing those opposing -- if perhaps God may give
to them repentance to an acknowledging of the truth, (See NAS). ...
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Opposing (13 Occurrences)
... 2 Timothy 2:25 in meekness instructing those opposing -- if perhaps God may give
to them repentance to an acknowledging of the truth, (YLT). ...
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Lusts (28 Occurrences)
... Titus 2:12 instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts,
we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; (WEB ...
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Godly (50 Occurrences)
... Titus 2:12 instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts,
we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; (WEB ...
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Instructeth (6 Occurrences)

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