Key Verses:

Hebrews 4:12-13; John 1:1-5,14; Ephesians 6:10, 13-14, 17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Tim 2:15, 3:16; Psalms 19:7-9; 119:103-105.

Key Points:

1. The Word of God is living - Jesus is the word!
2. The Word of God inspires - it leads us to worship Jesus in truth
3. The Word of God affirms - it helps us to see ourselves as Jesus does
4. The Word of God changes - it makes us more like Jesus
5. The Word of God guides - it helps us discern Jesus' plan for us
6. The Word of God equips - it enables us to serve Jesus effectively

Discussion Questions:

• How can we encourage each other to be doers of God's word, rather than just hearers?
• What can you do personally to be more responsive to the word of God?
• Think about the different benefts of reading God's word, Christian books and other reading material? How does each shape your thinking?
• What relationships, situations or media might be developing an unhelpful mindset in you?
• What role does scripture play in weighing prophecy?

Sermon Topics: The Word of God