Closer
Part III; January 19, 2025
“Are You Listening? – Part 2”
God speaks in many different ways, but His Word is the most direct way He speaks to us!
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. —2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT)
It is how God
You carefully study the Scriptures. You think that they give you eternal life. These same Scriptures tell about me! —John 5:39 (ERV)
God uses His Word to
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. —Psalm 119:11 (NLT)
The Bible is God’s
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword…It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. —Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)
It is God’s way of
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. —Psalm 119:105 (NLT)
God uses His Word to
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. —Psalm 119:28 (NIV)
It is through His Word that God gives us
You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. —Psalm 119:114 (NLT)
Four Keys To Maximizing God’s Word:
Have a
. Do more
than reading. Keep important thoughts
.
on what God says to you.
But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. —James 1:22 (NLT)