2, God's Word carries God's power Review: 1, God works by His Word 2, God's Word carries God's power

1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.

God's Word is like a hammer God's Word is like fire God Word is like water God's Word is food (milk, water, meat)

#1, The Word sets us free John 8:31-36 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." 33 They answered Him, "We are Abraham's descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, 'You will be made free'?"

#1, The Word sets us free John 8:31-36 34 Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. 35 And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

#2, The Word cleans us out John 15:3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Psalm 119:9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.

#3, The Word heals us Proverbs 4:20-22 20 My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh.

#4, The Word renews our mind James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

#4, The Word renews our mind Romans 12:1-2 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

#5, The Word enlightens us Psalm 119:105,130 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. 130 The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.

#6, The Word builds faith Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

#7, The Word empowers us 1 John 2:14 I have written to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, Because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, And you have overcome the wicked one.

#1, The Word sets us free #2, The Word cleans us out #3, The Word heals us #4, The Word renews our mind #5, The Word enlightens us #6, The Word builds faith #7, The Word empowers us

Isaiah 50:4-5 4 "The Lord GOD has given Me The tongue of the learned, That I should know how to speak A word in season to him who is weary. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear To hear as the learned. 5 The Lord GOD has opened My ear; And I was not rebellious, Nor did I turn away.