DAILY BIBLE LESSON.
THE SWORD OF CHRIST, THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON ON EARTH.
The Word is a powerful weapon. Every time Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He quoted from Scripture, saying, “It is written.” It’s evident from this and other exchanges that Jesus had memorized considerable amounts of Scripture: “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee” (Psalms 119:11). And He used this mastery and His application of the Word to fight off Satan’s attacks.
As with Jesus, so with us; that is, we must use the Bible to fight off temp-tation. Revelation 19:11 declares, “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True.” Obviously, this passage is a picture of Christ and the Word itself. The passage continues, “And in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.” Who is the mysterious rider on the white horse? Jesus or the Word? Perhaps there isn’t even a difference in that the Word is the expression of Christ. Jesus is the Word. Does the Word of God make war? Jesus answers, “I came not to bring peace but a sword.”
The Bible is a weapon that we can use to invade the devil’s territory. In Revelation 13, we learn that the beast received a deadly wound by the sword. What is that sword? The Word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword. And Ephesians 6:17 affirms, “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God”—our primary weapon against the enemy.
Food for the Soul
Most people do not miss too many meals. If we miss one, we’re not going to miss the second because we get very hungry. My question is, do you hunger for God’s soul food? “Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts” (Jeremiah 15:16).
During a checkup, a doctor might ask you about your appetite. Why? Because a lack of appetite could mean something serious is wrong with you. It’s a sign of bad health. Likewise, it could be a sign of bad spiritual health if you have no appetite for the bread of life. “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4).
Some people have no craving for the Bible because they have spoiled their spiritual appetites by eating the wrong things. “Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And let your soul delight itself in abundance” (Isaiah 55:2). After an evening of typical television, most people have no hunger for the Bible. A mom usually won’t allow her children to gorge on candy just before dinner. “Don’t eat that; it will ruin your appetite!” Naturally, she wants them to fill up on a nutritious meal, not empty calories. Likewise, many people have no appetite for God’s Word because they gorge on entertainment junk food.
The Time Is Now
Thou art my help and deliverer” (Psalms 70:5).
As we enter the last days, it will not be enough to have our Bibles in our pockets or in our backpacks—we must have the contents lodged in our hearts. Remember, we can live holy lives when we have His Word written in our hearts (Psalms 119:11). There might be a day coming when your Bibles will be taken away and all you’re going to have is what you’ve stored in your heart. You might be brought before judges to defend your faith. They probably won’t hand you a Bible, yet we’re going to need to know how to give an answer for what we believe.
When the devil tempted Christ, Jesus didn’t have a backpack full of scrolls. He had the Word of God in His heart, and the Holy Spirit brought remembrance to Him. He said, “It is written,” and we will be able to say the same as long as we are willing to open up the Word now and dive right in.
That’s what I believe God wants for His people today. He wants them to be able to stand before anyone, anywhere, and, as Peter said, “be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15).
And those answers are found in just one place, the Holy Scriptures, the Word of God … the Bible.
Embracing the Bible is really the same thing as embracing Jesus. Christ is the Word incarnate. Likewise, Jesus wants His Word to be animated in our lives. So take it with your hands, read with your eyes, store it in your heart, walk it with your feet, tell it with your lips, and live it in your life—starting today! “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”
(Matthew 4:4).
To learn more about our Lord Jesus Christ, the Word of God, and the Sabbath, please visit your local Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Or please visit us at Rossville Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 1737 Mission Ridge Road, Rossville Georgia 30741
Pastor; Greg Hudson
Services start at 11am on Saturday (Sabbath) morning.
THE SWORD OF CHRIST, THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON ON EARTH.
The Word is a powerful weapon. Every time Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He quoted from Scripture, saying, “It is written.” It’s evident from this and other exchanges that Jesus had memorized considerable amounts of Scripture: “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee” (Psalms 119:11). And He used this mastery and His application of the Word to fight off Satan’s attacks.
As with Jesus, so with us; that is, we must use the Bible to fight off temp-tation. Revelation 19:11 declares, “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True.” Obviously, this passage is a picture of Christ and the Word itself. The passage continues, “And in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.” Who is the mysterious rider on the white horse? Jesus or the Word? Perhaps there isn’t even a difference in that the Word is the expression of Christ. Jesus is the Word. Does the Word of God make war? Jesus answers, “I came not to bring peace but a sword.”
The Bible is a weapon that we can use to invade the devil’s territory. In Revelation 13, we learn that the beast received a deadly wound by the sword. What is that sword? The Word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword. And Ephesians 6:17 affirms, “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God”—our primary weapon against the enemy.
Food for the Soul
Most people do not miss too many meals. If we miss one, we’re not going to miss the second because we get very hungry. My question is, do you hunger for God’s soul food? “Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts” (Jeremiah 15:16).
During a checkup, a doctor might ask you about your appetite. Why? Because a lack of appetite could mean something serious is wrong with you. It’s a sign of bad health. Likewise, it could be a sign of bad spiritual health if you have no appetite for the bread of life. “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4).
Some people have no craving for the Bible because they have spoiled their spiritual appetites by eating the wrong things. “Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And let your soul delight itself in abundance” (Isaiah 55:2). After an evening of typical television, most people have no hunger for the Bible. A mom usually won’t allow her children to gorge on candy just before dinner. “Don’t eat that; it will ruin your appetite!” Naturally, she wants them to fill up on a nutritious meal, not empty calories. Likewise, many people have no appetite for God’s Word because they gorge on entertainment junk food.
The Time Is Now
Thou art my help and deliverer” (Psalms 70:5).
As we enter the last days, it will not be enough to have our Bibles in our pockets or in our backpacks—we must have the contents lodged in our hearts. Remember, we can live holy lives when we have His Word written in our hearts (Psalms 119:11). There might be a day coming when your Bibles will be taken away and all you’re going to have is what you’ve stored in your heart. You might be brought before judges to defend your faith. They probably won’t hand you a Bible, yet we’re going to need to know how to give an answer for what we believe.
When the devil tempted Christ, Jesus didn’t have a backpack full of scrolls. He had the Word of God in His heart, and the Holy Spirit brought remembrance to Him. He said, “It is written,” and we will be able to say the same as long as we are willing to open up the Word now and dive right in.
That’s what I believe God wants for His people today. He wants them to be able to stand before anyone, anywhere, and, as Peter said, “be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15).
And those answers are found in just one place, the Holy Scriptures, the Word of God … the Bible.
Embracing the Bible is really the same thing as embracing Jesus. Christ is the Word incarnate. Likewise, Jesus wants His Word to be animated in our lives. So take it with your hands, read with your eyes, store it in your heart, walk it with your feet, tell it with your lips, and live it in your life—starting today! “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”
(Matthew 4:4).
To learn more about our Lord Jesus Christ, the Word of God, and the Sabbath, please visit your local Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Or please visit us at Rossville Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 1737 Mission Ridge Road, Rossville Georgia 30741
Pastor; Greg Hudson
Services start at 11am on Saturday (Sabbath) morning.
DAILY BIBLE LESSON.
THE SWORD OF CHRIST, THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON ON EARTH.
The Word is a powerful weapon. Every time Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He quoted from Scripture, saying, “It is written.” It’s evident from this and other exchanges that Jesus had memorized considerable amounts of Scripture: “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee” (Psalms 119:11). And He used this mastery and His application of the Word to fight off Satan’s attacks.
As with Jesus, so with us; that is, we must use the Bible to fight off temp-tation. Revelation 19:11 declares, “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True.” Obviously, this passage is a picture of Christ and the Word itself. The passage continues, “And in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.” Who is the mysterious rider on the white horse? Jesus or the Word? Perhaps there isn’t even a difference in that the Word is the expression of Christ. Jesus is the Word. Does the Word of God make war? Jesus answers, “I came not to bring peace but a sword.”
The Bible is a weapon that we can use to invade the devil’s territory. In Revelation 13, we learn that the beast received a deadly wound by the sword. What is that sword? The Word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword. And Ephesians 6:17 affirms, “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God”—our primary weapon against the enemy.
Food for the Soul
Most people do not miss too many meals. If we miss one, we’re not going to miss the second because we get very hungry. My question is, do you hunger for God’s soul food? “Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts” (Jeremiah 15:16).
During a checkup, a doctor might ask you about your appetite. Why? Because a lack of appetite could mean something serious is wrong with you. It’s a sign of bad health. Likewise, it could be a sign of bad spiritual health if you have no appetite for the bread of life. “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4).
Some people have no craving for the Bible because they have spoiled their spiritual appetites by eating the wrong things. “Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And let your soul delight itself in abundance” (Isaiah 55:2). After an evening of typical television, most people have no hunger for the Bible. A mom usually won’t allow her children to gorge on candy just before dinner. “Don’t eat that; it will ruin your appetite!” Naturally, she wants them to fill up on a nutritious meal, not empty calories. Likewise, many people have no appetite for God’s Word because they gorge on entertainment junk food.
👉The Time Is Now
Thou art my help and deliverer” (Psalms 70:5).
As we enter the last days, it will not be enough to have our Bibles in our pockets or in our backpacks—we must have the contents lodged in our hearts. Remember, we can live holy lives when we have His Word written in our hearts (Psalms 119:11). There might be a day coming when your Bibles will be taken away and all you’re going to have is what you’ve stored in your heart. You might be brought before judges to defend your faith. They probably won’t hand you a Bible, yet we’re going to need to know how to give an answer for what we believe.
When the devil tempted Christ, Jesus didn’t have a backpack full of scrolls. He had the Word of God in His heart, and the Holy Spirit brought remembrance to Him. He said, “It is written,” and we will be able to say the same as long as we are willing to open up the Word now and dive right in.
That’s what I believe God wants for His people today. He wants them to be able to stand before anyone, anywhere, and, as Peter said, “be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15).
And those answers are found in just one place, the Holy Scriptures, the Word of God … the Bible.
Embracing the Bible is really the same thing as embracing Jesus. Christ is the Word incarnate. Likewise, Jesus wants His Word to be animated in our lives. So take it with your hands, read with your eyes, store it in your heart, walk it with your feet, tell it with your lips, and live it in your life—starting today! “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”
(Matthew 4:4).
To learn more about our Lord Jesus Christ, the Word of God, and the Sabbath, please visit your local Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Or please visit us at Rossville Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 1737 Mission Ridge Road, Rossville Georgia 30741
Pastor; Greg Hudson
Services start at 11am on Saturday (Sabbath) morning.
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