I Timothy 4:13 – Timothy was told to give attention to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.Titus was told to preach the word. Titus 3:15Titus was told to preach the authoritative word of God.The church at Corinth assembled to study the Word. I Corinthians 14:23-25.In the Lord’s Supper assembly, Paul preached the Word. Acts 20:7Thus, preaching is a very important part of the local church.The preacher:Speak words that become sound doctrine. Titus 2:1Speak so as to be understood. I Corinthians 14:19Speak the truth in love. Ephesians 4:15Speak with all authority. Titus 2:15The listener:Take head how you hear. Luke 8:18Take heed what you hear. Acts 17:11Be sure the Word is mixed with faith. Hebrews 4:2Control your thinking – do not let your mind wander.Uphold, do not apologize for the truth that was taught.Put the word to use in your life. James 1:22-25