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Bible Study

December 9th, 2011

Attitude

How we should view God’s Word?

Matthew 4:4

• We need it to survive. 
• Why do you eat every day? We need to “feed” ourselves daily on God’s Word

Deuteronomy 33:44-47 - Not mere words but they are your life.

John 12:47-48

• God will use it as the standard of judgment.
• Example: Final exam for college course - the test will be form the text.

Application

How should we use God’s Word?

1. James 1:22 - Do what it says!
2. Acts 17:11 - Examine it daily
3. Hebrews 4:12-13
   1. Use it to find what our hearts are really and change that which is not pleasing to God
   2. Use it as a “scalpel” to cut the sin in our lives and in the lives of others
4. John 20:28, Romans 10:17 – Deepen our faith in Christ.

Rewards

What benefits do we get from God’s Word?

1. 2 Timothy 2:15 - We will be well equipped
2. 2 Timothy 3:17 - Workman who is not ashamed
3. 1 Peter 3:15 - Equipped for evangelism; able to answer questions.
4. 1 Corinthians 2:15-16 - We will have the mind of Christ (ie. Able to handle difficult situations as Christ would handle them. )
5. Matthew 4:4-10 - We will be able to fight off temptation and Satan.