Hebrews 4
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)
1. God’s word brings true health, fruitfulness, prosperity and success to the things we do. (Psalm 1:3)
2. The word of God has healing power; it has the power to deliver us from oppression. (Psalm 107:20, Matthew 8:8, Matthew 8:16)
3. God’s word is cleansing - if we take heed according to God’s word, our way will be cleansed. (Psalm 119:9, John 15:3, Ephesians 5:26)
4. The word of God, hidden in our hearts, keeps us from sin. (Psalm 119:11)
5. God’s word is our counselor; as we delight in God’s word, it becomes a rich source of counsel and guidance for us. (Psalm 119:24)
6. God’s word is a source of strength. (Psalm 119:28)
7. God’s word imparts life to us. It is a continual source of life for us. (Psalm 119:93, Matthew 4:4)
8. God’s word is a source of illumination and guidance to us. When God’s word comes in, so does light; it makes the simple wise and understanding. (Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:130)
9. God’s word gives peace to those who love it; they are secure, standing in a safe place. (Psalm 119:165)
10. When the word of God is heard and understood, it bears fruit. (Matthew 13:23)
11. The word of God has inherent power and authority against demonic powers. (Luke 4:36)
12. Jesus Himself - His eternal person - is described as the Word. When we are into the Word of God, we are into Jesus. (John 1:1)
13. Hearing God’s Word is essential to eternal life - you cannot pass from death into life unless you have heard the Word of God. (John 5:24, James 1:21, 1 Peter 1:23)
14. Abiding - living in - God’s Word is evidence of true discipleship. (John 8:31)
15. God’s Word is the means to sanctification. (John 17:17)
16. God can do dramatic works with the Holy Spirit as His Word is being preached. (Acts 10:44)
17. Hearing God’s Word builds faith in us. (Romans 10:17)
18. Holding fast to the Word of God can give us present assurance of salvation. (1 Corinthians 15:2)
19. The faithful handling of the Word of God gives the ministers of the Word a clear conscience - they know that they have done all they can before God. (2 Corinthians 4:2, Philippians 2:16)
20. The Word of God is our sword of the Spirit - it is our equipment for spiritual battle, especially in the idea of an offensive weapon. (Ephesians 6:17)
21. The Word of God comes with the power of the Holy Spirit - with “much assurance” - and critical aspect of the ministry of the Word. (1 Thessalonians 1:5)
22. The Word of God works effectively in those who believe. (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
23. The word of God sanctifies the very food we eat! (1 Timothy 4:5)
24. The word of God is not dead; it is living and active and sharper than any two edged sword. The word of God can probe us like a surgeon’s expert scalpel, cutting away what needs to be cut and keeping what needs to be kept. (Hebrews 4:12)
25. The word of God is our source of growth. (1 Peter 2:2, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5)
2. The word of God has healing power; it has the power to deliver us from oppression. (Psalm 107:20, Matthew 8:8, Matthew 8:16)
3. God’s word is cleansing - if we take heed according to God’s word, our way will be cleansed. (Psalm 119:9, John 15:3, Ephesians 5:26)
4. The word of God, hidden in our hearts, keeps us from sin. (Psalm 119:11)
5. God’s word is our counselor; as we delight in God’s word, it becomes a rich source of counsel and guidance for us. (Psalm 119:24)
6. God’s word is a source of strength. (Psalm 119:28)
7. God’s word imparts life to us. It is a continual source of life for us. (Psalm 119:93, Matthew 4:4)
8. God’s word is a source of illumination and guidance to us. When God’s word comes in, so does light; it makes the simple wise and understanding. (Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:130)
9. God’s word gives peace to those who love it; they are secure, standing in a safe place. (Psalm 119:165)
10. When the word of God is heard and understood, it bears fruit. (Matthew 13:23)
11. The word of God has inherent power and authority against demonic powers. (Luke 4:36)
12. Jesus Himself - His eternal person - is described as the Word. When we are into the Word of God, we are into Jesus. (John 1:1)
13. Hearing God’s Word is essential to eternal life - you cannot pass from death into life unless you have heard the Word of God. (John 5:24, James 1:21, 1 Peter 1:23)
14. Abiding - living in - God’s Word is evidence of true discipleship. (John 8:31)
15. God’s Word is the means to sanctification. (John 17:17)
16. God can do dramatic works with the Holy Spirit as His Word is being preached. (Acts 10:44)
17. Hearing God’s Word builds faith in us. (Romans 10:17)
18. Holding fast to the Word of God can give us present assurance of salvation. (1 Corinthians 15:2)
19. The faithful handling of the Word of God gives the ministers of the Word a clear conscience - they know that they have done all they can before God. (2 Corinthians 4:2, Philippians 2:16)
20. The Word of God is our sword of the Spirit - it is our equipment for spiritual battle, especially in the idea of an offensive weapon. (Ephesians 6:17)
21. The Word of God comes with the power of the Holy Spirit - with “much assurance” - and critical aspect of the ministry of the Word. (1 Thessalonians 1:5)
22. The Word of God works effectively in those who believe. (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
23. The word of God sanctifies the very food we eat! (1 Timothy 4:5)
24. The word of God is not dead; it is living and active and sharper than any two edged sword. The word of God can probe us like a surgeon’s expert scalpel, cutting away what needs to be cut and keeping what needs to be kept. (Hebrews 4:12)
25. The word of God is our source of growth. (1 Peter 2:2, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5)
Source : David Guzik Commentary, EnduringWord
