THE LIVING WORD

Hebrews 4:12

Illustrations of The Word’s Power• Light Psalm 119:105–exposes sin Ephesians 5:8-11–enlightens us 1 John 1:6-10

• Food Psalm 119:93, 1 Peter 2:2, John 4:34– Strength 1 Peter 2:2, Hebrews 5:11-14

• Armor of God Psalm 119:11, Eph. 6:14-17–Weapon Eph. 6:17; 2 Cor. 10:3-5

• Treasure Psalm 119:161-168, Colossians 2:3

The Word of GodHebrews 4:12

• Is alive! (and gives life) John 6:63, 20:30-31; 1 Peter 1:22-23

• Is active! (energetic) energizes us 1 Peter 2:2; 1 Thessalonians 2:13

• Is sharp! (handle with care—Romans 1:16)• Is a discerner of our thoughts and motives (a

mirror is another instrument of examination—James 1:22-25)

Making The Word of God Live in You

• Respect it Revelation 22:18-19• Love it 1 Peter 2:1, James 1:21• Read it Ephesians 3:3-4• Meditate on it 1 Timothy 4:13,15, Psalm 1:2• Apply it Matthew 7:21-27• 2 Thess. 1:8

Have you obeyed the gospel?