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The Magnified Word of God. The Magnified Word of God Series. I. God’s Word and God’s Name. Psalm 138:2 NLT - for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name . NASB - For You have magnified Your word according to all Your name.
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The Magnified Word of God The Magnified Word of God Series
I. God’s Word and God’s Name • Psalm 138:2 • NLT - for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. • NASB - For You have magnified Your word according to all Your name. • NKJV - For You have magnified Your word above all Your name.
AMPL – For you have exalted above all else Your name and Your Word and You have magnified Your word above all your name
Association of Name and Word • Proverbs 22:1 (NASB) A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold. • Association of Word and Acts • Numbers 23:19 (NASB) “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?
Appealing to God’s Word • Numbers 14:17 (NLT) “Please, Lord, prove that your power is as great as you have claimed. For you said,
II. The Word of Jesus • Hebrews 1:1-3 • Long ago God spoke through prophets • Now he has spoken through his son • Jesus expresses the very character of God (NASB – the exact representation) • Sustains everything by the mighty power of his command • Jesus’ words are God’s words
Matthew 7:24-27 • Listen and follow – wise person – rock foundation • Hears but doesn’t obey – foolish person – sand foundation
Colossians 2:6-8 • Continue to follow Jesus • Rooted and built on him • Faith will grow strong in the truth • Don’t let anyone capture you, philosophies, nonsense, human thinking, spiritual powers of this world
Psalms 1:1-3 • Do not follow the advice of the wicked • Delight in the law (Word) of God • Firmly rooted, bearing fruit, prospering in all they do
Why We Believe the Bible by John Piper • Watch the series on www.rightnow.org • Must have invite from the church for access to the media • Send your e-mail address to rdlangworthy@juno.com