"Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and keep it" (Luke 11:28)

From the Lord's Word:

The Power of the Lord's Word (PDF version for printing)
The Power of the Lord's Word (HTML version)

Reading:

Read about the concept in "A Precious Heritage: Reading the Word" by the Rev. Daniel Heinrichs
If a person were to offer you a great fortune if you were to read a book and master its contents, would you not make every effort to do so, no matter how difficult the style and vocabulary? How much more then should we make the effort to master those books which are the source of eternal life!

"The Meaning of Samson" by the Rev. Ormond Odhner
An overview of the meaning of some specific aspects of the Samson story adapted from a series of chapel talks given at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church.

"Getting Strength from the Word" by the Rev. Kurt Horigan Asplundh
What strength does the Word have and how can we find and use it in our lives? The author explains, “The Word is like a heavenly shield. Use it to protect yourself from the attacks of hell. The Word is like a well of water. Drink from it and discover unfailing truths springing up into everlasting life. The Word is like a garment, a coat of many colors. Wrap yourself in its warmth and beauty.”

"The Power of the Word" by the Rev. Geoffrey S. Childs
When the Lord said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” He was speaking directly to us in our moods of despair. For when our sphere is negative, we are in a prison of our own spirit. We must turn to something outside of ourselves, something in which the Lord Himself may be found.

"The Story of Samson and Our Spiritual Rebirth" by the Rt. Rev. Louis B. King
Samson’s riddle to the philistines contains in summary the whole meaning of his dramatic life and how it pictures each person’s journey of spiritual rebirth or regeneration.

Activities:

Prayer: Prayers for Receiving Strength from the Lord's Word (PDF)

Spiritual Task: Strength in the Word by the Rev. David Roth (PDF)
Journal: Using the Truths of the Word to Fight Evil (PDF)
Venn Diagram Comparison of Samson's Life with the Life of the Lord (PDF)


Songs:

O Word of God Incarnate (PDF)
If Thou But Ask the Lord to Guide Thee (PDF)
Lord, Look Down from Heaven on Us (PDF)
Teach Us, O God, to Listen to Your Word (PDF)

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