The most important item you can have is the word of God. Jeff uses a physical copy of a bible in 1995 NASB version in his personal study time.
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The Power and Nature of the Word
These verses describe the inherent authority and “living” quality of God’s Word.
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Hebrews 4:12: “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
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John 1:1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
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1 Peter 1:23: “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.”
Knowing and Abiding in the Word
Jesus and the Apostles emphasized that “knowing” the Word isn’t just intellectual—it’s about remaining in it.
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John 8:31–32: “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'”
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2 Timothy 3:16–17: “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
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John 15:7: “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”
Internalizing and “Memorizing” Scripture
While the New Testament focuses heavily on the heart, the concept of “letting the word dwell in you” is the biblical equivalent of deep study and memorization.
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Colossians 3:16: “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”
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James 1:21: “Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.”
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Matthew 4:4: “Jesus answered, ‘It is written: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”‘” (Note: Jesus modeled the importance of memorization here by quoting Deuteronomy to defeat temptation).