1. Beginning of the Word The power of the spoken Word of God, and what it can accomplish!

2. There is Power in God’s Word Rom. 1:16-17 power unto salvation Rom. 1:16-17 power unto salvation 1 Th. 2:13 word works in believers 1 Th. 2:13 word works in believers like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation,

3. How much power? Is. 55:11 all that’s needed Is. 55:11 all that’s needed Heb. 4:12; Eph. 6 word empowers Christians Heb. 4:12; Eph. 6 word empowers Christians

4. How does the word empower? Knowledge epignosis, top knowledge Knowledge epignosis, top knowledge  knowledge of God’s will put in practice, resulting in spiritual maturity and strength 1 Cor. 2:10-11 word reveals God’s mind 1 Cor. 2:10-11 word reveals God’s mind "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways," declares the LORD. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.”

5. Result: Strength, Inner Man Eph. 3:14-20 strength, inner man Eph. 3:14-20 strength, inner man Col. 1:9-12 strengthened with all power Col. 1:9-12 strengthened with all power 2 Pet. 1:2-3, 8-11 everything pertaining to life and godliness 2 Pet. 1:2-3, 8-11 everything pertaining to life and godliness Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-control Perseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love

6. Result: Strength, Inner Man Eph. 3:14-20 strength, inner man Eph. 3:14-20 strength, inner man Col. 1:9-12 strengthened with all power Col. 1:9-12 strengthened with all power 2 Pet. 1:2-3, 8-11 everything pertaining to life and godliness 2 Pet. 1:2-3, 8-11 everything pertaining to life and godliness

7. Beginning of the Word The power of the spoken Word of God, and what it can accomplish!