John 1:1-7 - “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him, nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe.”

 

Hebrews 11:3 - “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.”

 

Genesis 1:2-3 - “…And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.”

 

The Word Compels Compliance

1. The Word Became Flesh. Luke 1:34-45 - “Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?” 35 And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.”

 

2. Manifesting the Divine Nature. Joshua 10:12-13 - “Then Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon; and Moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.” 13 So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the people had revenge upon their enemies.”

 

3. Dominion Over Situations. 1 Kings 17:8-14 - “Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, 9 “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you…12 So she said, “As the Lord your God lives, I do not have bread, only a handful of flour in a bin, and a little oil in a jar...And Elijah said to her, “Do not fear; go and do as you have said, but make me a small cake from it first, and bring it to me…14 For thus says the Lord God of Israel: ‘The bin of flour shall not be used up, nor shall the jar of oil run dry, until the day the Lord sends rain on the earth.’”

 

3 Definitive Truths

1. The nature and character of God

2. The Holy Spirit empowering the word

Prayer Points

1. 🔥Encounter with the Word

Psalm 119:18 - “Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.”

2. 🔥Superior Understanding

Psalm 119:27 - “Make me understand the way of Your precepts; so shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.”

3. 🔥This Kindness Called Mercy