Main Idea: The Word of God is the primary instrument of sanctification for those who believe.

The Sanctifying Word Changes the Way We Think – v.97-100

• Matthew 3:1, 2
• Mark 1:15
• Romans 12:2
• Philippians 4:8

The Sanctifying Word Reveals to Us What Is Evil and What Is Right, so that We Can Avoid Evil and Walk in Righteousness

• v.101
  • Isaiah 5:20
  • Exodus 20:13
  • Matthew 5:21, 22
  • Exodus 20:14
  • Matthew 5:27, 28
• v.102
  • Exodus 20:12
  • Ephesians 6:1–3
  • Exodus 21:23–25
  • Matthew 5:38, 39
  • Matthew 5:43, 44

The Sanctifying Word Becomes Progressively More Precious to Us as We Grow in Our Understanding of It – v.103-104

So What?

• Am I growing in Christlikeness through the ministry of the Word in my life?
  • 1 Peter 2:1–3