Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I can know the truth.
Faith Verse
Romans 12:2 (NLT)
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Question of the Day: How can we know the truth about ourself?
Read about It
Read: Hebrews 4:12–13
Have you ever tried to mix oil with water? No matter how much you stir, they don’t completely mix! When it comes to mixing the truth with lies, it’s almost the opposite. It can be hard to tell them apart. The writer of Hebrews reminds us that it’s the word of God that helps us separate truth about ourself from lies.
God’s Word is true. That’s why it is important that we read our Bible. When we have thoughts or desires, we should always compare them to God’s Word. God’s Word will always help show the lies we are believing about ourself or our situation. When we listen to God’s Word, it leads us to truth.
Talk about It
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Question 1. How does Hebrews 4:12 describe the word of God? Answer 1. It is “alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword.” (Hebrews 4:12)
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| Question 2. When we do something wrong, can we hide it from God?
Answer 2. No. “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God.” (Hebrews 4:13)
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| Question 3. Why should we trust God’s Word?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. How do you think God’s Word exposes our thoughts and desires?
Answer 4. When we read the Bible, the words will speak to our heart and mind to help us know what is right and what is wrong. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. How can we know the truth?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
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Pray about It
Dear Jesus, please help expose any lies that we have believed and help us to see the truth in God’s Word. Amen.