SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON 6 - 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.

OUTLINES

1. THE WORD IS FOR A PURPOSE

2. THE WORD IS SPECIFIC AND TIME-BOUND

   1. 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. Psalm 107:20. 

   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.

   2.  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.

   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

   FURTHER READING

   Mon: Romans 15:4. 
   Tue: Jonah 1:11-12. 
   Wed: Matthew 13:36. 
   Thurs: Jonah 9:4. 
   Fri: 1 Kings 17:13-15. 
   Sat: 2 Corinthians 6:2. 
   Sun: Matthew 13:23