Let the Word Do What It Do

“Let the Word Do What It Do”

Hebrews 4:12  “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.” (NLT)

I.               Reactions to the Word of God

Listed below are proper responses to the Scriptures in the book of Nehemiah.

1.    The Nation of Israel responded to the Bible .                    .

Nehemiah 8:1-3 “All the people came together as one in the square before the Water Gate. They told Ezra the teacher of the Law to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded for Israel. 2) So on the first day of the seventh month Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, which was made up of men and women and all who were able to understand. 3) He read it aloud from daybreak till noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate in the presence of the men, women and others who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.” (NIV)

2.    The Nation of Israel responded to the Bible .

Nehemiah 8:5 “Ezra opened the book. All the people could see him because he was standing above them; and as he opened it, the people all stood up.” (NIV)

3.    The Nation of Israel responded to the Bible .

Nehemiah 8:6 “Ezra praised the Lord, the great God; and all the people lifted their hands and responded, “Amen! Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground.” (NIV)

4.    The Nation of Israel responded to the Bible .

Nehemiah 8:6 “Ezra praised the Lord, the great God; and all the people lifted their hands and responded, “Amen! Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground.” (NIV)

5.    The Nation of Israel responded to the Bible .

Nehemiah 8:18 “Day after day, from the first day to the last, Ezra read from the Book of the Law of God. They celebrated the festival for seven days, and on the eighth day, in accordance with the regulation, there was an assembly.” (NIV)

II.             Actions of the Word of God  Listed below are possible outcomes of the Scriptures.

1.    The Bible has potential to  things in your life.

Jeremiah 15:16  “When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, Lord God Almighty.” (NIV)

2.    The Bible has potential to  things in your life.

Jeremiah 20:9  “But if I say, “I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name,” his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.” (NIV)

3.    The Bible has potential to  things in your life. Jeremiah 23:29  “Is not my word like fire,” declares the Lord, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?” (NIV)

4.    The Bible has potential to  things in your life.

Ezekiel 37:7  “So I spoke these words from God, just as he told me to; and suddenly there was a rattling noise from all across the valley, and the bones of each body came together and attached to each other as they used to be.” (LB)

5.    The Bible has potential to  things in your life.

Ephesians 6:17  “Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” (NLT)

III.           Satisfactions from the Word of God Listed below are admirable features of the Holy Scriptures.

1.    The Bible is far greater than .

Psalm 119:13-14  “I have recited your laws 14) and rejoiced in them more than in riches.” (LB)

2.    The Bible is far better than .

Psalm 119:71-72 “The punishment you gave me was the best thing that could have happened to me, for it taught me to pay attention to your laws. 72)They are more valuable to me than millions in silver …” (LB)

3.    The Bible is wiser than  .

Psalm 119:98 “Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.” (NLT)

4.    The Bible is far sweeter than .

Psalm 119:103 “How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.” (NLT)

5.    The Bible is far purer than .

Psalm 119:127 “Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.” (NLT)

IV.           Attraction towards the Word of God Please list what draws you to the Word of God. Examples: Spiritual growth, comfort, etc…