The Living Word (1): A Life Built on God's Word

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John 1:1-5
John 1:14
John 6:63
Hebrews 4:12

What causes the Bible to come alive;

1. FAITH activates the Word
   Hebrews 4:2
   
   
2. REVELATION activates faith
   Word: Logos - written
   Word: Rhema - revealed
   Luke 1:34-38
   
   
3. MEDITATION activates revelation
   Joshua 1:7-8
   
   

A Life Built on God's WOrd:
"These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to you 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.'  Matthew 7:24 Message

1. I must ACCEPT its authority
   I Thessalonians 2:13
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2. I must ASSIMILATE its truths
   a) By LISTENING to God's Word
   Romans 10:17
   Luke 8:18
   b) By READING God's Word
   Matthew 4:4
             1. get a paper Bible
             2. set time aside to read
             3. have a plan
   c) By EXPLORING God's Word
   Psalm 119:11
   
   
3. I must APPLY its principles
   ​James 1:22