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?