New Life in Christ Forrest Bivens and David Valleskey

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New Life in ChristForrest Bivens and David
Valleskey

• Lesson 15
• The Christian and Gods Will
• (Part 1)

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In The Last Lesson

• We learned that we should regularly study the
  Bible in order to receive the blessings God wants
  to give us with it.
• We learned that we should understand every
  passage of scripture in its context as part of
  the Bible.
• We learned that the Bible is a history of Gods
  plan of salvation from Adam to Christ.

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The Giving of Gods LawGod gave his word in two
ways

• He wrote it into at Creation
• He wrote it on at Mount
  Sinai.

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Romans 214,15 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not
have the law, do by nature things required by the
law, they are a law for themselves, even though
they do not have the law, 15 since they show that
the requirements of the law are written on their
hearts, their consciences also bearing witness,
and their thoughts now accusing, now even
defending them.)
Romans 214,15
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Romans 214,15 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not
have the law, do by nature things required by the
law, they are a law for themselves, even though
they do not have the law, 15 since they show that
the requirements of the law are written on their
hearts, their consciences also bearing witness,
and their thoughts now accusing, now even
defending them.)
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The Giving of Gods LawGod gave his word in two
ways
mans heart

• He wrote it into at Creation
• He wrote it on at Mount
  Sinai.

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Deuteronomy 104 The LORD wrote on these tablets
what he had written before, the Ten Commandments
he had proclaimed to you on the mountain, out of
the fire, on the day of the assembly. And the
LORD gave them to me.
Deuteronomy 104
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Deuteronomy 104 The LORD wrote on these tablets
what he had written before, the Ten Commandments
he had proclaimed to you on the mountain, out of
the fire, on the day of the assembly. And the
LORD gave them to me.
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The Giving of Gods LawGod gave his word in two
ways
mans heart

• He wrote it into at Creation
• He wrote it on at
  Mount Sinai.

tablets of stone
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The Reason for Gods Law

• The Law serves as a _______ to show clearly and
  remind us of our_______, and our need for the
  Savior.
• The Law serves as a to instruct
  us how to please God in our new life with him
  after we know and rely on the Savior.

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Romans 319,20
Romans 319,20 Now we know that whatever the law
says, it says to those who are under the law, so
that every mouth may be silenced and the whole
world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no
one will be declared righteous in his sight by
observing the law rather, through the law we
become conscious of sin.
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Romans 319,20 Now we know that whatever the law
says, it says to those who are under the law, so
that every mouth may be silenced and the whole
world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no
one will be declared righteous in his sight by
observing the law rather, through the law we
become conscious of sin.
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The Reason for Gods Law
mirror

• The Law serves as a _______ to show clearly and
  remind us of our____, and our need for the
  Savior.
• The Law serves as a to instruct
  us how to please God in our new life with him
  after we know and rely on the Savior.

sin
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Psalm 119105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and
a light for my path.
Psalm 119105
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Psalm 119105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and
a light for my path.
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The Reason for Gods Law
mirror

• The Law serves as a _______ to show clearly and
  remind us of our____, and our need for the
  Savior.
• The Law serves as a to instruct
  us how to please God in our new life with him
  after we know and rely on the Savior.

sin
guide
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Why Obey Gods Law?

• Certainly not to be before God nor
  to earn forgiveness.
• But rather out of for God who loved
  and saved us first.

WILLING OBEDIENCE IS THE BELIEVERS GRATEFUL
RESPONSE TO THE LOVE AND MERCY OF GOD.
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Galatians 311 Clearly no one is justified before
God by the law, because, The righteous will
live by faith.
Galatians 311
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Galatians 311 Clearly no one is justified before
God by the law, because, The righteous will
live by faith.
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Why Obey Gods Law?

• Certainly not to be before God nor
  to earn forgiveness.
• But rather out of for God who loved
  and saved us first.

justified
WILLING OBEDIENCE IS THE BELIEVERS GRATEFUL
RESPONSE TO THE LOVE AND MERCY OF GOD.
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1 John 419 We love because he first loved us.
1 John 419
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1 John 419 We love because he first loved us.
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Why Obey Gods Law?

• Certainly not to be before God nor
  to earn forgiveness.
• But rather out of for God who loved
  and saved us first.

justified
love
WILLING OBEDIENCE IS THE BELIEVERS GRATEFUL
RESPONSE TO THE LOVE AND MERCY OF GOD.
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A Summary of Gods Law
Gods commandments are summarized with
the Word The First Table of the Law says The
Second Table of the Law says
IV V VI VII VIII IX X
I II III
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Mark 1228-31 One of the teachers of the law came
and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had
given them a good answer, he asked him, Of all
the commandments, which is the most important?
29 The most important one, answered Jesus, is
this Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord
is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your
heart and with all your soul and with all your
mind and with all your strength. 31 The second
is this Love your neighbor as yourself. There
is no commandment greater than these.
Mark 1228-31
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Mark 1228-31 One of the teachers of the law came
and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had
given them a good answer, he asked him, Of all
the commandments, which is the most important?
29 The most important one, answered Jesus, is
this Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord
is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your
heart and with all your soul and with all your
mind and with all your strength. 31 The second
is this Love your neighbor as yourself. There
is no commandment greater than these.
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A Summary of Gods Law
Gods commandments are summarized with
the Word The First Table of the Law says The
Second Table of the Law says
love
IV V VI VII VIII IX X
I II III
Love God
Love your neighbor as yourself
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The First Commandment

• You shall have no other gods.

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A Christian does not want to

• 1.worship, honor, or serve any false god ( )
  or fail to honor and acknowledge the Triune God.
• 2. reverence, love, or trust or
  more than the true Lord God.

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Isaiah 428 I am the LORD that is my name! I
will not give my glory to another or my praise to
idols.
Isaiah 428
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Isaiah 428 I am the LORD that is my name! I
will not give my glory to another or my praise to
idols.
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John 523
John 523 that all may honor the Son just as they
honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son
does not honor the Father, who sent him.
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John 523 that all may honor the Son just as they
honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son
does not honor the Father, who sent him.
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A Christian does not want to

• 1.worship, honor, or serve any false god ( )
  or fail to honor and acknowledge the Triune God.
• 2. reverence, love, or trust or
  more than the true Lord God.

idol
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Matthew 624 No one can serve two masters. Either
he will hate the one and love the other, or he
will be devoted to the one and despise the other.
You cannot serve both God and Money.
Matthew 624
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Matthew 624 No one can serve two masters. Either
he will hate the one and love the other, or he
will be devoted to the one and despise the other.
You cannot serve both God and Money.
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Matthew 1037 Anyone who loves his father or
mother more than me is not worthy of me anyone
who loves his son or daughter more than me is not
worthy of me
Matthew 1037
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Matthew 1037 Anyone who loves his father or
mother more than me is not worthy of me anyone
who loves his son or daughter more than me is not
worthy of me
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A Christian does not want to

• 1.worship, honor, or serve any false god ( )
  or fail to honor and acknowledge the Triune God.
• 2. reverence, love, or trust or
  more than the true Lord God.

idol
things
people
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A Christian Wants to

• (respect, reverence) God and his
  will above all things.
• God above all things and gladly
  devote himself to Him.
• God and his promises above all
  things.

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Psalm 338 Let all the earth fear the LORD let
all the people of the world revere him.
Psalm 338
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Psalm 338 Let all the earth fear the LORD let
all the people of the world revere him.
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A Christian Wants to
Fear

• (respect, reverence) God and his
  will above all things.
• God above all things and gladly
  devote himself to Him.
• God and his promises above all
  things.

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Matthew 2237 Jesus replied Love the Lord your
God with all your heart and with all your soul
and with all your mind.
Matthew 2237
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Matthew 2237 Jesus replied Love the Lord your
God with all your heart and with all your soul
and with all your mind.
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A Christian Wants to

• (respect, reverence) God and his
  will above all things.
• God above all things and gladly
  devote himself to Him.
• God and his promises above all
  things.

Fear
Love
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Proverbs 35
Proverbs 35 Trust in the LORD with all your
heart and lean not on your own understanding
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Proverbs 35 Trust in the LORD with all your
heart and lean not on your own understanding
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A Christian Wants to

• (respect, reverence) God and his
  will above all things.
• God above all things and gladly
  devote himself to Him.
• God and his promises above all
  things.

Fear
Love
Trust
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The Second Commandment

• You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your
  God.

Gods Name is every word or title He uses to
reveal Himself to us. He has revealed Himself to
us that we may know Him and
.
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Romans 1013 for, Everyone who calls on the
name of the Lord will be saved.
Romans 1013
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Romans 1013 for, Everyone who calls on the
name of the Lord will be saved.
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The Second Commandment

• You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your
  God.

Gods Name is every word or title He uses to
reveal Himself to us. He has revealed Himself to
us that we may know Him and
.
be saved
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A Christian does not want to

• anyone in Gods name without Gods
  command.
• (take an oath) falsely by Gods
  name (perjury).
• Practice by dabbling in the occult,
  astrology, etc.
• Follow those who or by Gods name.

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James 310,11 Out of the same mouth come praise
and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. 11
Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the
same spring?
James 310,11
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James 310,11 Out of the same mouth come praise
and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. 11
Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the
same spring?
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A Christian does not want to
Curse

• anyone in Gods name without Gods
  command.
• (take an oath) falsely by Gods
  name (perjury).
• Practice by dabbling in the occult,
  astrology, etc.
• Follow those who or by Gods name.

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Leviticus 1912 Do not swear falsely by my name
and so profane the name of your God. I am the
LORD.
Leviticus 1912
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Leviticus 1912 Do not swear falsely by my name
and so profane the name of your God. I am the
LORD.
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A Christian does not want to
Curse

• anyone in Gods name without Gods
  command.
• (take an oath) falsely by Gods
  name (perjury).
• Practice by dabbling in the occult,
  astrology, etc.
• Follow those who or by Gods name.

Swear
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Leviticus 1931
Leviticus 1931 Do not turn to mediums or seek
out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them.
I am the LORD your God.
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Leviticus 1931 Do not turn to mediums or seek
out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them.
I am the LORD your God.
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A Christian does not want to
Curse

• anyone in Gods name without Gods
  command.
• (take an oath) falsely by Gods
  name (perjury).
• Practice by dabbling in the
  occult, astrology, etc.
• Follow those who or by Gods name.

Swear
superstition
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Jeremiah 2331 "Yes, declares the LORD, I am
against the prophets who wag their own tongues
and yet declare, The LORD declares.
Jeremiah 2331
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Jeremiah 2331 "Yes, declares the LORD, I am
against the prophets who wag their own tongues
and yet declare, The LORD declares.
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Matthew 157-9 You hypocrites! Isaiah was right
when he prophesied about you 8 These people
honor me with their lips, but their hearts are
far from me. 9 They worship me in vain their
teachings are but rules taught by men.
Matthew 157-9
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Matthew 157-9 You hypocrites! Isaiah was right
when he prophesied about you 8 These people
honor me with their lips, but their hearts are
far from me. 9 They worship me in vain their
teachings are but rules taught by men.
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A Christian does not want to
Curse

• anyone in Gods name without Gods
  command.
• (take an oath) falsely by Gods
  name (perjury).
• Practice by dabbling in the
  occult, astrology, etc.
• Follow those who or by
  Gods name.

Swear
superstition
lie
deceive
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A Christian wants to

• and call on Gods name with
  confidence in Him.
• and honor Gods name in joyful
  worship.
• to God and his saving name.

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Psalm 5015 and call upon me in the day of
trouble I will deliver you, and you will honor
me.
Psalm 5015
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Psalm 5015 and call upon me in the day of
trouble I will deliver you, and you will honor
me.
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A Christian wants to
Pray

• and call on Gods name with
  confidence in Him.
• and honor Gods name in joyful
  worship.
• to God and his saving name.

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Psalm 1001-5 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the
earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness come
before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the
LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are
his we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his
courts with praise give thanks to him and praise
his name. 5 For the LORD is good and his love
endures forever his faithfulness continues
through all generations.
Psalm 1001-5
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Psalm 1001-5 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the
earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness come
before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the
LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are
his we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his
courts with praise give thanks to him and praise
his name. 5 For the LORD is good and his love
endures forever his faithfulness continues
through all generations.
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A Christian wants to
Pray

• and call on Gods name with
  confidence in Him.
• and honor Gods name in joyful
  worship.
• to God and his saving name.

Praise
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Psalm 1181 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is
good his love endures forever.
Psalm 1181
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Psalm 1181 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is
good his love endures forever.
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A Christian wants to
Pray

• and call on Gods name with
  confidence in Him.
• and honor Gods name in joyful
  worship.
• to God and his saving name.

Praise
Give thanks
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The Third Commandment

• Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

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The Sabbath
Sabbath Keep holy
Rest
Set apart for God
Colossians 216,17 Therefore do not let anyone
judge you by what you eat or drink, or with
regard to a religious festival, a New Moon
celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow
of the things that were to come the reality,
however, is found in Christ.
Matthew 1128,29 Come to me, all you who are
weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am
gentle and humble in heart, and you will find
rest for your souls.
Matthew 92 Some men brought to him a paralytic,
lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he
said to the paralytic, Take heart, son your
sins are forgiven.
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The Sabbath
Sabbath Keep holy
Rest
Set apart for God
Old Testament believers were to set apart the
seventh day (Saturday) and New Testament
believers are given the freedom to choose any
day. Because of Christs resurrection, the first
day (Sunday) was chosen. The Old Testament
Sabbath was a shadow, or symbol, pointing ahead
to the spiritual rest Jesus brought by the
forgiveness of sins. So we, in our freedom and
thankfulness, honor the Lords Day and His Word
as God instructs us.
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A Christian wants to Honor Gods Word

• God wants us to for worship and
  encouragement.
• God wants us to and learn his Word
  gladly.
• God wants us to and share His Word for
  spiritual growth.
• God wants us to and gladly do His Word
  in our new life.

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Hebrews 1025 Let us not give up meeting
together, as some are in the habit of doing, but
let us encourage one anotherand all the more as
you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 1025
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Hebrews 1025 Let us not give up meeting
together, as some are in the habit of doing, but
let us encourage one anotherand all the more as
you see the Day approaching.
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Luke 1038-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on
their way, he came to a village where a woman
named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had
a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lords feet
listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was
distracted by all the preparations that had to be
made. She came to him and asked, Lord, dont you
care that my sister has left me to do the work by
myself? Tell her to help me! 41 Martha,
Martha, the Lord answered, you are worried and
upset about many things, 42 but only one thing is
needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it
will not be taken away from her.
Luke 1038-42
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Luke 1038-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on
their way, he came to a village where a woman
named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had
a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lords feet
listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was
distracted by all the preparations that had to be
made. She came to him and asked, Lord, dont you
care that my sister has left me to do the work by
myself? Tell her to help me! 41 Martha,
Martha, the Lord answered, you are worried and
upset about many things, 42 but only one thing is
needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it
will not be taken away from her.
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A Christian wants to Honor Gods Word
gather together

• God wants us to for
  worship and encouragement.
• God wants us to and learn his Word
  gladly.
• God wants us to and share His Word for
  spiritual growth.
• God wants us to and gladly do His Word
  in our new life.

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John 847 He who belongs to God hears what God
says. The reason you do not hear is that you do
not belong to God.
John 847
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John 847 He who belongs to God hears what God
says. The reason you do not hear is that you do
not belong to God.
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A Christian wants to Honor Gods Word
gather together

• God wants us to for
  worship and encouragement.
• God wants us to and learn his Word
  gladly.
• God wants us to and share His Word for
  spiritual growth.
• God wants us to and gladly do His Word
  in our new life.

hear
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Colossians 316 Let the word of Christ dwell in
you richly as you teach and admonish one another
with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns
and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts
to God.
Colossians 316
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Colossians 316 Let the word of Christ dwell in
you richly as you teach and admonish one another
with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns
and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts
to God.
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2 Peter 318
2 Peter 318 But grow in the grace and knowledge
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be
glory both now and forever! Amen.
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2 Peter 318 But grow in the grace and knowledge
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be
glory both now and forever! Amen.
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A Christian wants to Honor Gods Word
gather together

• God wants us to for
  worship and encouragement.
• God wants us to and learn his Word
  gladly.
• God wants us to and share His Word for
  spiritual growth.
• God wants us to and gladly do His Word
  in our new life.

hear
study
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James 122 Do not merely listen to the word, and
so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
James 122
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James 122 Do not merely listen to the word, and
so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
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A Christian wants to Honor Gods Word
gather together

• God wants us to for
  worship and encouragement.
• God wants us to and learn his Word
  gladly.
• God wants us to and share His Word for
  spiritual growth.
• God wants us to and gladly do His Word
  in our new life.

hear
study
obey