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Jason Logoluso says the early Christians' understanding always points us to the narrow way, and he finds it convicting how much Scripture they knew. What specific habits of reading and study could you build from their example, and which motives in you would need to change?
Another way to ask: Jason says the early Christians always point us to the narrow way, and that how well they knew Scripture convicts him. What habits could you start from their example, and what motives in you would need to change?

Direct Answer

Jason offers a clear pattern: look up what the early Christians said about a verse, ask why they said it, then return to Scripture. Your motives will show in whether you want the narrow way or only want answers.

Support from the Message

- Jason says looking up a passage and seeing what several early writers said is a good start. - He urges asking why they reached their conclusions and what method they used to interpret Scripture. - He says memorizing their answers has been edifying, yet he keeps pressing the question of why. - He says their writings made him want to go to the Scriptures more, the opposite of relying on them only. - He says the narrow way is not an easy way, and that the encouragement of earlier Christians strengthens us on it.

Discussion Follow-up

Which passage could you study this week by asking why the early Christians read it as they did? What might you do differently once you see where it leads?

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