Life Capsule for Today Date: 2nd December, 2023
Theme: The Ministry of the word (7)
Memory Verse: 2 Tim 3:16
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: KJV
Topic: Word as a means of Instruction
Text: Prov 6:23
23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: KJV
Words of the Ministry:
Throughout this week we have been looking at the ministry of God’s word, we started by stating expressly that the word is Gods means of transformation, we shared on the attitude we must have towards the word. A comparism was drawn between two of Jesus’ disciples, Peter ad Judas, their attitude towards the word and what eventually became of them. We learnt the word is for teaching (doctrines), rebuke (reproof), correction and lastly we want to consider the word as a means of instructions.
Today we intend to consider the matter of God’s word as a means of instruction, many of us are familiar with this, we were given instruction as children as we give our children instructions too as parents. The matter of instructions is not just that of doctrine or rebuke neither is it a regular correction. By such instruction we get to enjoy familiarity and intimacy with God. While a doctrine can be universal, for instance all believers accept the deity of Christ but instructions is most times specific, such instruction could be a personal correction, rebuke or information. Some come directly from the written word as rhema to us and others as a word from within our spirit to guide our lives.
Through such instruction we engage the day-to-day activities, we learn how not to react over a specific issue, how to treat our neighbors over certain matters not necessarily highlighted in scripture. We may even get guidance in business, ministry and other forms of relationship. It is a further way of bonding with God and experiencing him in a living way. The entirety of the word is important for our proper growth in Life, for doctrines, for rebuke, for correction and lastly for instruction. By allowing the word to have its full expression in us, we walk rightly or walk in righteousness, may God grant us light.
Bible in One Year: Galatians 4-6
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