1. God’s Word 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.

2. God’s Word Introduction What is God’s Word? How does God’s Word affect our lives? What must we do with God’s Word?

3. God’s Word What is God’s Word? Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

4. God’s Word How does God’s Word affect our lives? Generates life – Hebrews 11:3; Genesis 1 Creates faith – Romans 10:17 Produces change – Ephesians 4:21-32 Builds character – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Imparts joy – 1 Peter 4:13 Defeats temptation – Matthew 4:1-11 Guarantees our future forever – 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

5. God’s Word What must we do with God’s Word? James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. Psalms 119:11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You!