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Creative Bible Study
THE WORD IS NOT VOID
As we have seen, there are many purposes for God's Word. The Bible teaches that the Word will accomplish the purposes for which it exists. Read Isaiah 55:11. Here God says that His Word will not return void which means that God does not make empty promises. What He says will happen. Every word of the Bible was written for a purpose and that purpose will be accomplished.
SYMBOLS OF THE WORD
The Bible uses many different symbols to describe the Word of God. A symbol is something that represents something else. For example, each star in the flag of the United States of America represents one of the 50 states which make up that nation. The star is a symbol of a state. The following are symbols used in the Bible to describe God's Word. Look up each verse and read it in your Bible:
A Mirror: James 1:23-27
When you look into a mirror in the natural world, it reflects your physical image. When you look into God's Word, just like a mirror, the Bible reflects your true spiritual condition.
A Laver: Ephesians 5:26-27
A laver is the Biblical term for a basin which holds water used for cleansing. The water of the Word of God cleanses you spiritually.
A Lamp: Psalm 119:105 A Light: Psalm 119:105,130; Proverbs 6:23
Both a lamp and light give guidance. They enable you to see in the dark. The Word of God provides spiritual guidance and helps you find your way out of the darkness of sin.
Rain: Isaiah 55:10-11 Water: Ephesians 5:26
Both rain and water are refreshing. The Word of God is compared to rain and water because it refreshes you spiritually.