"Sharper Than a Two-Edged Sword"

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12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Hebrews 4:12-13 ESV

A. The Attributes of the Word

1. The Word is Divine

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV - All scripture is breathed out by God.

Matthew 4:4 ESV - 4 But he answered,”It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Hebrews 1:1 ESV - 1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,

Hebrews 1:8 ESV - 8 But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.

Hebrews 3:7 ESV - 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, “Today, if you hear his voice,

2. The Word is Living

1 Peter 1:23 ESV - 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God;

John 20:31 ESV - 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

3. The Word is Active

4. The Word is Sharp

Hebrews 4:12 ESV - 12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two- edged sword

B. The Bible’s Ability

1. The Word Pierces

Hebrews 4:12 ESV - 12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two- edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

2. The Word Discerns

3. The Word Sees All

Hebrews 4:13 ESV - 13 And no creature is hidden from his sight

Psalm 139:1-3 ESV - 1 O LORD, you have searched me and known me! 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 3 You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways.

Jeremiah 23:24 ESV - 24 Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the LORD. Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the LORD.

4. The Word Exposes All

Hebrews 4:13 ESV - 13 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed –all things are open and laid bare.

5. The Word Holds Us Accountable

Hebrews 4:13 ESV - 13 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Hebrews 4:14-15 ESV - 14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.

Hebrews 4:16 ESV - Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.