Scripture Text: John 1:1-17
Memory Verse: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1
Lesson Aim: To highlight and emphasize the paramount importance of the Word of God in the life of the believer.
Key Points - The Holy Bible is an unmatched source of wisdom. - The Logos is trustwor-thy and sure. - God’s Word is a. lamp and a light.
God’s Word, the Holy Bible, contains information that cannot be obtained from any other book. It is an incomparable source of wisdom. The serious student of God’s inspired Word will understand biblical doctrine, encounter reproof, receive loving correction and find instruction in righteousness. Every believer should treasure the Word of God because there is life in the Word. It is a thriving, living book. Its message never grows old and is relevant to every culture and era of civilization. It tells us how to live in harmony with the members of the human family and with God.
The memory verse speaks of the “Word” that was in the beginning that was with God and that was God. Verse 14 of John 1 also states that the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. The Word is settled forever in heaven. Earth and heaven may pass away, but the Word will never pass away (Luke 21:33). The Word describes the personage, character, plan and eternal purpose which will never fail, for it is the very expression of God Himself. The Word is the same as God and is the same yesterday, today and forever. The Word is creative, self-fulfilling, powerful, true, inerrant, infallible, complete, and life giving. It is trustworthy and sure.
The Word is the consistent, absolute standard by which all other expressions, concepts, revelations, doctrines, decrees, preachings, and prophecies are measured. The Word reveals God and portrays His eternal principles and ordinances. No angel, no human, no devil or any other power in the whole universe can keep the Word from eternally being and becoming all it proclaims.
Members of the Body of Christ should value the Word of God. We should cherish it and hide it in our heart to avoid sinning against God. In addition, we should memorize it and audibly declare and live by it. God’s Word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path (Psalm 119:105). Jesus said, “The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life” (John 6:63).
Questions and Discussion
- How important does God consider His Word to be? Psalm 138:2
- What did Jesus say about the words He spoke? Matthew 7:24-25; 24:35; John 6:63
- Explain how the Word of God dissects, sanctifies and analyzes believers. Romans 7:7; Ephesians 5:26; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16; James 1:22-25
- Identify 11 outstanding functions or attributes of the Word of God in the following scriptures. Psalm 119:105; Proverbs 30:5; Jeremiah 23:29; John 17:17; Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12
- How important should we consider the Word of God? Job 23:12; Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4
- What two Greek words are translated by the English term “word”? Discuss.