Receiving the Word

James 1:19-21

Napoleon’s couriers

You can lead a horse to water, but not make him drink.

Eating at McDonald’s

Preparation for the Word v21

Putting off

Filthiness

What have you done with the light of truth you have been given?

We have tiny ears, a big mouth and a short fuse.

Uncaking the windows

When weird is a compliment

Reaction to the word v19

Slow to speak (Acts 17:10-11)

Be slow to speak after the word is given.

Be slow to speak against the word.

If your sin is exposed in the preaching what will you do?

Don't steal someone else's blessing from the word.

Be slow to speak of other things after the sermon.

Slow to wrath

Can you fight with God?

How does the once faithful church liberalize and become apostate?

Swift to hear

Submission to the Word v 21

The message is able to save your souls.

The word of God is the link between time and eternity.

What do you do with the word of God?