This is Who We Are: Pillar 1

Introduction:

We proclaim the authority of God's Word without apology.

Isaiah 55:10-11 - For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but sit shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it."

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Romans 10:17 - So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

Psalm 19:7-9 - The law of the LORD is perfect, previving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.

The Life Stages of the One Who Receives God's Word (Psalm 19:7-9):

  1. New Life . (Ps 19:7)
  2. Wisdom for living. (Ps 19:7)
  3. Joy . (Ps 19:8)
  4. Light for my path. (Ps 19:8)
  5. Clear Conscience . (Ps 19:9)
  6. Confidence . (Ps 19:9)

How to Let the Word Rain on You (Psalm 19:10-14):

  1. Want it. (Ps 19:10)
  2. Apply it. (Ps 19:11)

    John 13:17 - If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.

  3. Ask for God's help with it. (Ps 19:12-14)

    4. 1 Corinthians 1:24 - but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

    Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Isaiah 55:10-11 and Psalm 19:7-14

  1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

  2. In Isaiah 55:10-11, God's Word is compared to rain. How is God's Word like rain?

  3. Suppose someone asks you, “Why does HBC only do expository (verse-by-verse) preaching?” How would you respond?

  4. On a scale of 1-10, how much do you desire the Word of God? (1 = not at all, 10 = I constantly want it). Specifically, how can you want it more?

Breakout
Pray for one another to grow in your hunger and application of God's Word.