The Great Commission intends for us to become creatures of His Word.

Outline: What makes us creatures of the Word? (3 steps)

I. We receive Christ’s Word as God’s Word

II. We obey Christ’s Word without exception

III. We teach Christ’s Word to every person, place, and time

Questions for Personal Reflection:

1. Share a skill/ability you have (it might be something like playing an instrument or something you take for granted like folding laundry, making coffee, correcting grammar or finding good bathrooms on the road). How did you become adept at this skill?

2. Read Romans 12:2: Where do you sense the world’s draw toward conformity? How has knowing the Word made your more aware of the conformity of the world?

3. Marcionism is the view that the teachings of the Old Testament should no longer be treated as God’s Word and that we should only follow the teachings given by Jesus/New Testament. Can you identify any examples of this heresy in our day? Why is Marcionism dangerous?

4. Take Joshua 1:9 and meditate on it together. Ask of the text: What do I learn about God from this text? What do I need to confess, believe, or desire in light of this? How can I thank or praise God for what He has shown me?

5. Read James 2:8-10: What are some justifications we make to be selective in our obedience? How does this selectivity ultimately harm our discipleship?

6. Read Deuteronomy 6:6-9. How did ancient Israel make their homes places of discipleship? What are some practices you use (or could implement) to better teach the Word in your home?