The Blessing of Reading and Hearing
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INTRODUCTION
No other book in the world but the Bible can claim blessings will be received from the reading or hearing of it. Specifically, the Bible indicates a special blessing can be received from the book of Revelation. However, there can be no doubt that blessings are received any time any of the words of God are read and heard. Perhaps these blessings will not show themselves in the immediate; but eventually, believers devoting time to the reading and/or hearing of scripture will begin to receive great spiritual benefit. As the word of God enters the eyes and ears, it works its way into the heart and mind. As the word of God moves into these areas, it begins its work of purification (Ephesians 5:26That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
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DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS
- (For smaller children) There is no greater joy or blessing than to know for sure you are going to heaven. You can only know this by reading or hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
See All...; John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
See All...; John 6:37All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
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- What are some blessings that can be received by reading or by hearing the Bible read? How many blessings are you missing when you fail to read it or hear it?
PRAYER NEEDS
- Ask God to help you be faithful to read and hear His word.
- Take time to thank the Lord for giving you His words.
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