Lesson 10
The Bible
God's Word in Your Life

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God has tremendously blessed his children by making his Word available. In it He has stored all the treasures of wisdom and understanding. Many have called it the "textbook for life." Through the deposit of the Holy Spirit in every believer's life, God has unlocked these treasures and has laid them at our disposal.

There is great power in the Word of God. The Bible itself states that "...it is the power of God for the salvation of all who believe..." (Romans 1:16). Through it the Christian has guidance, access to godly wisdom, freedom, empowerment for service and the ability to resist temptation.

In Ephesians 6:17 the Word of God is equated with a sword. A sword is to be used skillfully in battle as both an offensive and a defensive weapon. God has equipped you with such a weapon for your spiritual battle (Ephesians 6:12.) The Holy Spirit enlightens us to the Word and uses it through us to accomplish the work of God. A Christian who refuses to devote himself to God's Word stands directionless in life with only human wisdom to guide him. (1 Corinthians 1:2) He also stands defenseless against the evil influence of the world and against the attacks of Satan.

Memorize John 8:31-32

Lesson 10 Questions

Incentive to Get Into God's Word

  1. What relationship does your attitude towards the Word have in your spiritual growth? (1 Peter 2:2)
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  2. In your own words explain the meaning of John 8:31-32.
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  3. Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. It is devoted to instructing us about God's Word. In the following verses list what God's Word can do for your life.
    1. v.24 __________________________________________________
    2. v.28 __________________________________________________
    3. v.50 __________________________________________________
    4. v.62 __________________________________________________
    5. v.93 __________________________________________________
    6. v.98 __________________________________________________
    7. v.99 __________________________________________________
    8. v.130 __________________________________________________
    9. v.165 __________________________________________________

The Importance and Usefulness of God's Word

  1. What is the importance of God's Word to us?
    1. Matthew 4:4
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    2. Job 23:12
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      What does this verse indicate about the priority of 
      God's Word in our lives in relationship to what we 
      can do without in order to make time for the Word?
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  2. In the Christian life there are times when the busyness of life overwhelms us. Many times a believer's response is to put God's Word on the shelf and say "There is no time for it right now." According to Jesus, what activity is more important to us than any other? (Luke 10:38-42)
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    What has your response been to God's Word in times of 
    busyness?
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  3. What can change our lives? (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
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  4. The Word of God has a transforming effect in our lives. What does Romans 12:1-2 state are the results of this transforming power?
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  5. In what ways can the Bible be useful in directing your life? (2 Timothy 3:16)
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The Power of God's Word

  1. How is God's Word referred to in the passages below?
    1. 2 Samuel 22:31
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    2. Jeremiah 23:29
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    3. Philippians 2:16
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    4. Hebrews 4:12
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  2. What does Jesus call the Word of God in John 17:I7?
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    Write down your own definition for this word - truth. __________________________________________________

     

  3. What powerful effect does truth have in your life?
    1. Psalm 25:5
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    2. Psalm 40:11
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    3. Psalm 119:105
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    4. John 5:24
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    5. John 8:32
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  4. How is the word power (might) equated with God's Word in the following passages?
    1. Psalm 29:4-5
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    2. Luke 24:19
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    3. 2 Corinthians 6:7
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    4. Hebrews 1:3
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      For the believer, it is very important to understand the power associated with God's Word. For our battle is not against other men but is against the spiritual forces of evil in this world and the attacks of Satan upon us. Satan's goal for believers is to make them ineffective for Christ. A Christian who has a negligent attitude towards God's Word will become exactly that.

     

  5. Read Ephesians 6:10-18 and answer the following questions.
    1. What is our struggle against? (v.12)
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    2. According to verses 10-11 can we stand on our on strength?
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    3. What will help you stand firm? (v.14)
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    4. What is God's Word referred to in verse l7?
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    5. Explain in your own words what this passage means to you?
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  6. How did Jesus use the Word in Matthew 4:1-11 and what was the result?
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  7. According to Psalm 119:9-11 how can you use God's Word to stand firm against the devil's schemes?
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Obedience - Action to Take

  1. Why does God want us to obey all his commands? (Deuteronomy 6:24)
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  2. What should be your goal when you read the Bible (James 1:22)
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  3. What three ways should you approach the Word of God? (Ezra 7:10)
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  4. There are five methods of scripture intake to help you get a firm grasp of God's Word. From the Scriptures below list each method next to the appropriate passage. 

    a) Psalm 1:2-3 ____________________ 
    b) Psalm 119:9-11____________________ 
    c) Acts 17:11____________________ 
    d) Romans 10:17____________________ 
    e) Revelation 1:3____________________

     

  5. Reflect on Colossians 3:16. From this verse and the information learned through this lesson, how can you better allow Christ's Word to dwell in you richly?
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