How to Grow From God's Word
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How to Grow FromGod's Word
Horton Road Church of Christ
April 11, 2010
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Sometimes, we struggle with reading and obeying
God's word
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We must see God's word as something valuable
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God's word confirms us in our faith
“Continue in what you have learned and have
become convinced of....”
(2 Timothy 3:14)
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God's word guides us forward
“You have known the Holy Scriptures, which are
able to make you wise for salvation through faith
in Christ Jesus.”
(2 Timothy 3:15)
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God's word is trustworthy
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for
teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in
righteousness....”
(2 Timothy 3:16)
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We must humbly seek God through his word
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We gain wisdom and love for God through his word
“Oh, how I love your law! ...
[It makes] me wiser than my enemies.
I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.”
(Psalm 119:97-99)
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We draw closer to God throughhis word
“I have not departed from your laws,
for you yourself have taught me.”
(Psalm 119:102)
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We learn the right way to live through his word
“I gain understanding from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.”
(Psalm 119:104)
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We must be moved to action through God's word
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If we read God's word properly,we will obey it
“I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.
I have kept my feet from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.”
(Psalm 119:100-101)
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God's word equips us forevery good work
“All Scripture is...useful for teaching, rebuking,
correcting and training in righteousness, so that
all God's people may be thoroughly equipped for
every good work.”
(2 Timothy 3:17)
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How to start
● Read 1 chapter from the bible each day● Pray for wisdom and insight
● Meditate on what you learned● Obey God by doing what you learned