John 1:1-5,14 (NLT) In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He existed in the beginning with God. 3God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. 4The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. 5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. 14So the Word became human and made his home among us… 

God's Word Is Alive

John 6:63 (NLT) The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

Hebrews 4:12 (NLT) For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

Faith Activates The Word

Hebrews 4:2 (NIRV) The good news was preached to our people long ago. It has also been preached to us. The message they heard didn't have any value for them. They didn't combine it with faith.

Revelation Activates Faith

Luke 1:34-38 (NLT) Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.” The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God… For the word of God will never fail.” 

Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her.

Meditation Activates Revelation

Joshua 1:7-8 (NLT) Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left.

Then you will be successful in everything you do. Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.

Historical Movement of the Old Testament

Genesis

Exodus

Numbers

Joshua

Judges

1 Samuel

2 Samuel

1 & 2 Kings

Daniel

Ezra

Nehamiah

Malachi

Matthew 7:24 (MSG) These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living. They are foundational words, words to build a life on. If you work these words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who built his house on solid rock.

Build Your Life On God's Word

#1 - Accept Its Authority

1 Thessalonians 2:13 (NIV) And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.

#2 - Assimilate Its Truths

By Listening To God's Word

Romans 10:17 (NKJV) So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Luke 8:18a (NIV) Therefore consider carefully how you listen.

Luke 8:18b (NLT) To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.

By Reading God's Word

Matthew 4:4 (NIV) Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

By Exploring God's Word

Psalm 119:11 (NLT) I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

James 1:22 (NLT) But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.

Matthew 7:26-27 (NLT) But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand.  When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.

#3 - Apply Its Principles

Next Step: Build Your Life On God's Word