The Word Hand
Hearing
(
Romans 10:17) Hearing the Word from godly pastors and
teachers provides insight into others' study of the Scriptures as well as
stimulating your own appetite for the Word.
Reading
(
Revelation 1:3) Reading the Bible gives an overall
picture of God's Word. Many people find it helpful to use a daily
reading program which takes them systematically through the Bible.
Studying
(
Acts 17:11) Studying the Scriptures leads to personal
discoveries of God's truths. Writing down these discoveries helps you
organize and remember them.
Memorizing
(
Psalm 119:9,11) Memorizing God's Word enables use of the
Sword of the Spirit to overcome Satan and temptations... to have it
readily available for witnessing or helping others with a "word in
season."
Meditating
(
Psalm 1:2,3) Meditation is the thumb of the Word Hand,
for it is used in conjunction with each of the other methods. Only as you
meditate on God's Word-thinking of its meaning and application in your
life-will you discover its transforming power at work within you.
