Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will use God’s Word.
Faith Verse
2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT)
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true.
Question of the Day: When should I use God’s Word?
Read about It
Read: 2 Timothy 4:2–4
A service dog is specially trained to help people who have disabilities. A guide dog can help someone who is blind or visually impaired know when it’s safe to cross a street. A seizure dog can detect if the person it helps is having a seizure. Seizures can be very dangerous. The dogs able to do these tasks because they’ve been trained to know what to do. These dogs are always ready, no matter what, to put that training into action.
The Bible tells us it’s important to be prepared to use God’s Word. No matter what time of day, no matter how we’re feeling, and no matter what’s going on, we need to be ready and willing to use God’s Word. This is why it’s important to know His Word and have it hidden in our heart. Then, when we need it, we can use it to live for Jesus.
Talk about It
Question 1. When should we use God’s Word?
Answer 1. We should be prepared to use it at any time. (2 Timothy 4:2)
Question 2. What is God’s Word used for?
Answer 2. God’s Word can be used to correct, rebuke, and encourage others. (2 Timothy 4:2)
Question 3. Why should we always be prepared to use God’s Word?
Answer 3. So we can live according to God’s truth no matter the situation. Answers may vary.
Question 4. What can happen when we no longer listen to or use God’s Word?
Answer 4. We can become people who follow our own desires, reject the truth, and chase after things that are not of God. (2 Timothy 4:3–4)
Question 5. How can you be ready to use God’s Word in a situation that you are facing right now?
Answer 5. Answers may vary.
Pray about It
God, help us to fill our hearts with Your Word. Help us to allow Your Word to teach us how to live so we can be ready to do whatever You want us to do and live for You. Amen.