POINT #1 God’s Word is not purposed to be an END IN ITSELF (of facts, experience, knowledge, ethical or moral principle) but rather of REVELATION of who God is, His PLAN, and to nurture intimate RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM.

POINT #2 God’s Word reveals the TRUTH that God purposed our lives for intimate COMMUNION with the Spirit (2 Cor. 13:14)

APPLICATION #1 When “STRUCK” (by the Sword of the Word of God): “ARISE!” and the chains will begin to fall!

APPLICATION #2 When READING THE BIBLE raise the expectancy to hear from the Lord (because you are in Communion with the Spirit)

With a REVERENTIAL attitude: "Be still, and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)

With an EXPECTANT attitude: “Come close to God, and God will come close to you.” (James 4:8)

With a WILLING attitude: "Whoever is willing to do what God wants will know whether it's true or not."  (John 7:17)