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THEME: LIVING BY THE WORD OF GOD (2)
TOPIC: ACCCESS TO THE WORD
BIBLE TEXT: 1kings 17: 1-14, 21-24
MEMORY VERSE: Ephesians 3:12 “In whom we have
boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him”.
INTRODUTION
If you study deeply you’ll discover that Elijah had the word
of God dwelling in him richly. He knew the word and was also connected to the
word, with that he could access the word (1kings 17:1&2). Through the word,
many dormant things were activated. He knew his authority in Christ by faith
and by the Holy Spirit which bears witness with our spirit. (Roman 8:16). The
presence of the WORD was evident in his life (I Kings 17:24). Do you have
knowledge of the word and how connected are you to the word?
OUTLINES
1)
WHAT / WHO IS THE WORD OF GOD:
(John 1:14} Jesus is the WORD, He is the truth and the life. The WORD is
the Bread that generates life and having it will neither make you hungry
nor thirsty, it gives you everlasting life (john 6: 51, 53 and 63). The
word of God (Jesus) is pure, holy and spirit (Psalm 119:140) who came that we
might have life in abundance .The WORD is the full revelation of God (Col
1:19).Christ is the full embodiment and store house of all riches of the wisdom
and knowledge of God (Eph 1:2), He is the wisdom, power and righteousness of
the eternal God.
2)
BELIEVERS CONNECTION TO THE WORD OF
GOD: Certain
qualities connect believers to the word of God and are stated below;
a.
Faith:
(2 Corinthians 5: 6-7)when it comes to the things of the spirit seeing is not
believing (Hebrews 11:1) because without faith you can’t please God and if you
can’t do that definitely you can’t gain access to the word. (Eph 3:12)
b. Believers Authority: (1 kings 13:-38)
As Believers if you’re unaware of what
you’re carrying or do not know your authority in Christ you can’t access the
word (mark 15:16) With authority we fight against the devil (Eph 6: 11-17,Phil
2:9-11,Romans 8: 31,8:15)with it we make confession. Elijah and Elisha are typical
examples of people that made use of the authority they had in them. Discover
yours!
c.
Worship:
Worshipping God with fear and trembling in spirit and in truth helps you gain
access to the word (Eph 5:19, John 4: 23-24) David is a perfect example of this
(psalm 119: 89, 105, 140, 162; Col 3:16). Other things that connect Believers
to the word are:
d. Praying constantly in the spirit (Jude 1:20)
e. The love of God (Jude 1:21, John 15:9,10 and
12)
f.
Confession
(1 peter 2:9, Gal 4:6-7, Romans 8:15, Matthew 5:13-16)By the WORD.
3) ACCESS TO THE WORD: We can gain access to the word
through the help of holy spirit
a) The Holy Spirit: The spirits of truth
which help us understand the word and quicken our spirit. It is the channel
that helps us gain access to the WORD of God as discussed in our last lesson on
living by the WORD (Romans 16:26&27). The Holy Spirit guides and leads us and
by so doing we tend to get specific directions from God in fulfilling his
purpose for our lives. Maintaining a spirit filled life is the key (Eph
5:17-18). Holiness/purity+ Holy Spirit=THE WORD
Gaining
access to the word does the following:
Releases
power: through worship (Paul and silas, Acts 16: 25-26)
Frightens
the devil: (Ephesians 6:12, Phil 2:9-11) by confession
Produces
changes: (Zechariah 4: 6-7)
Causes
miracles: (Acts 3: 6-8) by faith and trust
Generates
life: (john 10:10, john 1:4) Proverb 14:27)
Guarantees
our future forever: (1 Peter 2:9, proverb 22: 29)
IN CONCLUSION
In our
next lesson will be looking at the part 3 of living by the Word (Your
reflection, the word!)Put this in mind “when you have access to the word you
will remain untouchable, unshakeable and unstoppable”
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