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This course explores the origins of the Bible, the benefits of studying the Word, techniques for seeking the Word daily, the importance of hiding the Word in our hearts, the process of rightly dividing God's Word, and the significance of sharing the Word with others.
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Learning the Value of the Word of GodandPractically Applying it to Your LifeAIM UNIVERSITY Course #101
Course Topical Content by Week • Week 1 - Where the Word Came From and What God Says about His Word • Week 2 - Benefits of the Word • Week 3 - Seeking the Word Daily • Week 4 - Hiding the Word of God in Our Hearts • Week 5 - Rightly Dividing God's Word • Week 6 - Sharing the Word • Week 7 - Summary / Conclusion
Where the Word Came From and What God Says about His WordJoe RayAIM UNIVERSITY Course #101
Where the Word Came From and What God Says about His Word Who wrote the Bible? Why was the Bible written? How the Bible was put together? Tell me about the landscape of the Bible # books? Years written? # Authors? Canon was put together in what year? What language(s) was the Bible written? Year translated into English (hand written)? Year(s) of first mass printing? 2 scriptures what The Father says about His Word
Benefits of the Word Questions • What is the longest chapter of the Bible that gives the most scriptures about the importance and power of the Word? • Which chapter refers to your benefits as a Believer? • What must you do to receive those benefits? • What will remain forever? • In Your opinion what is the greatest benefit of the Word?
Seeking the Word FirstBrian EddingsAIM UNIVERSITY Course #101
Seeking the Word First • Matthew 6:33 – But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. • Set aside time each day to get into the Word of God, preferably first thing if possible because it sets the course to walk in the Spirit the rest of the day! Have a plan, if it’s reading a Proverb each day or Psalm, set a goal to achieve, but at the same time be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and where He’s leading you.
Seeking the Word First • Psalm 119:11 – Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. • Scripture memory is essential to walking with God. The Holy Spirit uses the Word of God to speak to us and through us. It’s the Word of God that sets humanity free. If the enemy can keep a believer from hiding the Word in their heart he’s got a upper hand in warfare. Hosea 4:6 tells us God’s people perish for a lack of knowledge.
Seeking the Word First • Joshua 1:8 – This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. • Take a scripture with you each day and keep it in your heart and let it resonate. Ask the Holy Spirit to open the eyes of your understanding and bring revelation.
Seeking the Word First • Ephesians 6:18 – praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— • Taking authority of the powers of darkness daily, declaring the Word of God so the Holy Spirit can illuminate your path. Be aware of God’s Spirit within and what He wants to say to you or others. Praying over family, friends, or situations as the Spirit of God leads you.
Seeking the Word First • Praise and Worship • Thanksgiving and gratitude to the Lord for the things He has done. Recap and assess your day. Did you grow? What areas could you improve in? Repent and move forward and press on to the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Redeem the time!
Hiding the Word in Our Hearts • What is the reference? Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.
Psalm 119:9-11 MEMORIZE 2 Timothy 2:15 STUDY Psalm 1:2-3 MEDITATE Revelation 1:3 READ Review Proverbs 4:20-22 Romans 10:17 Speak HEAR Proverbs 12:6
Hiding the Word in Our Hearts • John 17:17 ??????
Hiding the Word in Our Heart Takeaways! • Know it is God’s will to hide His Word in your heart/mind • Identify effective ways to memorize the Word • Hide one new scripture on “memorizing the Word” in your heart/mind • Walk out with a plan for memorizing the Word
Rightly Dividing God’s WordJoe RayAIM UNIVERSITY Course #101
Process for Rightly Dividing the Truth • Topic • Identify scriptures on the topic (first 2 rows around circle) • Separate scriptures that state truth versus those that support truth (3rd row around circle) • Identify violations of the truth and notice consequences of those violations
Example of Rightly Dividing the Truth • Topic – Great Commission • Identify scriptures on the topic • Separate scriptures that state truth versus those that support truth versus those that violate truth • Matthew 28:18-20 – Mark 16:15-18 • Romans 13 • Mark 6:7 • Luke 10:1 • Luke 9:2 • 2 Timothy 2:14 • Support Truth • Acts 2:47 • Violate truth • Acts 6:8-8:1
Sharing God’s Word • Why • Why we don’t • What Not to Do • Jesus and Apostles Examples • How to Effectively Share God’s Word • Testimonies • Be Ready for Reactions • 3 Areas (Witnessing, Teaching, and Discipleship)
Sharing God’s Word • Be Equipped • Discernment • Love and Connect • Led by the Spirit • Take Authority (Pray Over the Seed) • The more Word we know and do, the more confident we are in the power of the Word and our ability to share it effectively
Summary • Week 1 - Where the Word Came From and What God Says about His Word • Week 2 - Benefits of the Word • Week 3 - Seeking the Word Daily • Week 4 - Hiding the Word of God in Our Hearts • Week 5 - Rightly Dividing God's Word • Week 6 - Sharing the Word • Week 7 - Summary / Conclusion
