THE EFFICACY OF GOD’S WORD
MEMORY VERSE: “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” Hebrews 4:12.
BIBLE PASSAGE: John 2:1-5.
INTRODUCTION: God leads His children in definite ways. He loves to speak plainly with His own people, but when He speaks in codes or uses signs and symbols, it is important that the recipients seek for its interpretation so that the purpose of the communication is accomplished. It’s important to know the purpose of God’s word and its efficacy in everyday situations to enjoy its fruition as part of our inevitable experience of God.
OUTLINES
1. THE WORD IS FOR A PURPOSE
2. THE WORD IS SPECIFIC AND TIME BOUND
THE WORD IS FOR A PURPOSE
The word God sends is for a purpose: it is to meet needs. For instance, God sends His word:
1. To heal physically, spiritually, and all-round Psalm 107:20.
2. To deliver from trouble, dangers, deaths, etc. Psalm107:20.
3. To set us free from satanic bondages and self-indulgence John 8:32, 36.
4. To bless and deal with frustration, failures, etc. Luke 5:4, Matthew 17.27.
5. To save from sin and its consequences Psalm 119:9, 11.
6. To direct and show the way Psalm 119:105.
7. To comfort and encourage us Joshua 1:3, 5-6.
8. To protect Psalm 91:11-12; Psalm 105:14-15.
9. To instruct us Joshua 1:8; Proverbs 1:10.
10. To correct us Proverbs 3:11-12; 2 Timothy 3:16.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Mention instances of how the word of God came to you directly while going through a particular phase in life.
THE WORD IS SPECIFIC AND TIME BOUND
God’s word instructs on what to do and how to do it John 2:5-8. The word of God came in a very specific manner to Peter Luke 5:4, Joshua the leader of the nation of Israel Joshua 1:3, Jonah the prophet, Jonah.1:1-2 and the disciples Mark16:15. While some obeyed, others disobeyed and faced serious consequences Jonah 1:3, 12. God’s word must accomplish its purpose according to His plan, no iota of His word would go unfulfilled. Matthew 5:18, Luke 16:17. The word sent also states when action is to be taken Ecclesiastes 3:1-3. The purpose will be defeated if action is not taken at the right time 2 Kings 5:9-14. Delay is dangerous Hebrews 4:7. Jesus obeyed every word of God the Father, we must also follow in His step John 9:4, 12:49.
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Could you state any personal instruction God gave them and how it was carried out.
CONCLUSION The word is all-encompassing, stands sure forever and potent in power to meet all human needs – physical, spiritual, social, economic etc. Hearken to God’s word and it shall be well with you. Deuteronomy 30:10-20, 1 Peter 1:25