The Word of Christ

Intro

 

1. THE WORD OF CHRIST (v. 16).

 

1. What is “the word of Christ”?

 

 

1. How does it “richly dwell within you”?

 

1) “richly dwell”

 

 

2) The opposite is “______________ dwell”.   It is minifested when we:

 

 

1. a) We ________________ the Word.

 

Reasons for this neglect.

 

 

 

7. b) ______________ only. 1:22; Mt. 7:24-27.

 

 

 

1. c) Defective _________________.

 

 

 

1. Benefits of the Word dwelling richly in us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. How to make the Word dwell richly in us:

 

1) _________________ in the Word is key.

 

 

2) Go ______________.

 

 

3) _______________ for the Spirit’s help to understand and live out the truth.

 

 

4) _______________ it.

 

 

 

1. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD.

 

 

1. with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another.

 

 

 

1. with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

 

psalms -

 

hymns -

 

Spiritual songs -

 

 

All these songs must be sung in “a thankful heart”.

 

 

Singing biblical songs and psalms is a powerful way to minister the word of God.  It has often been associated with God’s blessings.

 

 

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