The Magnified Word of God Series I Gods

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

Magnify – to make larger to your view

Exalt – to raise in rank, honor, power

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