1. The Word brings LIfe

2. John 1:4 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. Jesus is the Word God’s WRITTEN WORD (the Bible) always points to his LIVING WORD (Jesus).

3. John 1:4 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. LOOK LISTEN & LIVE God’s Word everyday Closing the gap

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5. John 1:4 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. Jesus is the Word He is life & light

6. Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. To live the life I must GUARD my heart

7. Luke 6:45 45 The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. To live the life I must GUARD my heart

8. John 7:38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." To live the life I must GUARD my heart

9. Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. To live the life I must GUARD my heart

10. Ephesians 2:10 For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. To live the life I must GUARD my heart GRASP God’s ‘good works’ for me

11. 1 Corinthians 10:11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. To live the life I must GUARD my heart GRASP God’s ‘good works’ for me

12. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. To live the life I must GUARD my heart GRASP God’s ‘good works’ for me GET equipped

13. 2 Timothy 3:17 (MSG) Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us. To live the life I must GUARD my heart GRASP God’s ‘good works’ for me GET equipped

14. Jeremiah 15:16 When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty. The Challenge 1. Will I FEED on God’s Word?

15. Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. The Challenge 1. Will I FEED on God’s Word?

16. WISDOM & CONSEQUENCES The Challenge 1. Will I FEED on God’s Word? 2. Will I FOCUS on God’s Wisdom?

17. Proverbs 22:3A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. The Challenge 1. Will I FEED on God’s Word? 2. Will I FOCUS on God’s Wisdom?

18. Exodus 33:15Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. The Challenge 1. Will I FEED on God’s Word? 2. Will I FOCUS on God’s Wisdom? 3. Will I FOSTER God’s presence?

19. Psalm 51:11Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. The Challenge 1. Will I FEED on God’s Word? 2. Will I FOCUS on God’s Wisdom? 3. Will I FOSTER God’s presence?

20. Joshe 1:8-9Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it....for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." The Challenge 1. Will I FEED on God’s Word? 2. Will I FOCUS on God’s Wisdom? 3. Will I FOSTER God’s presence?

21. Matthew 4:4Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" The Challenge 1. Will I FEED on God’s Word? 2. Will I FOCUS on God’s Wisdom? 3. Will I FOSTER God’s presence?

23. John 1:1-5 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Slide Title Sub Heading

24. John 1:1-5 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Slide Title Sub Heading

25. John 1:1-5 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Slide Title Sub Heading

26. John 1:1-5 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Slide Title Sub Heading

28. Sacred Infant, all divine What a tender love was Thine Thus to come from highest bliss Down to such a world as this! Teach, O teach us, holy Child By Thy face so meek and mild Teach us to resemble Thee In Thy sweet humility