Message by Dr. David Drake
2 Kings 22:8-13 (NASB)
8 Then Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD.” And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan who read it. 9 Shaphan the scribe came to the king and brought back word to the king and said, “Your servants have emptied out the money that was found in the house, and have delivered it into the hand of the workmen who have the oversight of the house of the LORD.” 10 Moreover, Shaphan the scribe told the king saying, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a book.” And Shaphan read it in the presence of the king. 11 When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes. 12 Then the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Achbor the son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king’s servant saying, 13 “Go, inquire of the LORD for me and the people and all Judah concerning the words of this book that has been found, for great is the wrath of the LORD that burns against us, because our fathers have not listened to the words of this book, to do according to all that is written concerning us.”
A Description Of The Word Of God
* What Is The Word Of God?
* What Will The Word Of God Do?
Psalm 19:7-11 (NASB)
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. 10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. 11 Moreover, by them Your servant is warned; In keeping them there is great reward.
A Declaration Of The Word Of God
* It Declares A Message Of Hope
… For The Unbelieving
* It Declares A Message That Helps
… The Believer
Acts 16:30-34 (NASB)
30 and after he brought them out, he said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 They said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” 32 And they spoke the word of the Lord to him together with all who were in his house. 33 And he took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household. 34 And he brought them into his house and set food before them, and rejoiced greatly, having believed in God with his whole household.
What Should I Do With The Word Of God?
* Read … The Bible …
John 5:39 (NASB)
39 “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me;
* Study … The Bible …
Nehemiah 8:5,8 (NASB)
5 Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. 8 They read from the book, from the law of God, translating to give the sense so that they understood the reading.
* Memorize … The Bible …
Psalm 119:11 (NASB)
11 Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You.
* Meditate … On The Bible …
Psalm 1:2 (NASB)
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.
* Live … The Bible …
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NASB)
16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.