Creative Bible Study

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORD

In addition to making the proper response to God's Word, you have a responsibility for the Word of God. The early Church assumed this responsibility as they went everywhere preaching the Word of God (Acts 8;4; 13:49; 12:24). They asked God for boldness to speak the Word (Acts 4:29 and 31) and the Word of God increased throughout the world because of their efforts (Acts 6:7; 19:20)

Here is what the Bible reveals about YOUR responsibility for the Word of God:

*You are to preach His Word throughout the world: Matthew 16:15; Luke 24:47; Mark 16:15.

*If you are taught in God's Word then you have a responsibility to teach others: Galatians 6:6.

*You are to preach the Word: II Timothy 4:2

*You are to speak His Word without fear: Philippians 1:4.

*God puts His Word in you so you can speak it to others: Deuteronomy 18:18-19; Isaiah 51:16; Jeremiah 1:9; 3:12; 5:14; 26:12; Ezekiel 2:6-7.

*You should not speak your own words but you should speak His words: Isaiah 58:13

*You are not to be ashamed of the Word: Mark 8:38

*You are to teach it to your children: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

WARNINGS IN THE WORD

Here are some warnings God gives concerning His Word:

*Persecution comes because the Word of God is preached: Mark 4:7

*Some people will even be killed because of their witness for the Word: Revelation 6:9; 20:4.

*The Word can be ineffective in your life because of traditions of man: Mark 7:13.

*You can pervert the Word of the Lord: Jeremiah 23:36.

*You can corrupt the Word of the Lord: II Corinthians 2:17

*You can use the Word deceitfully: II Corinthians 4:2