11. Why is it important to us that we should know and understand the power of Jesus, the Word of God, in our lives today? 2 Corinthians 1:20; Psalm 55:22.
NOTE: ‘“This is life eternal, that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou has sent.” This knowledge is the secret spring from which flows all power. It is through the exercise of the faculty of faith that we are enabled to receive and practice the word of God. There can be no question in the heart of faith, as to the power of God to perform His promises.’ Fundamentals of Christian Education, page 341.
12. How will the sustaining Word of Jesus uphold all things and hold all things together? Hebrews 1:3; Colossians 1:17.
NOTE: ‘In His life and lessons, Christ has given a perfect exemplification of the unselfish ministry which has its origin in God. God does not live for Himself. By creating the world, and by upholding all things, He is constantly ministering to others. “He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.” Matthew 5:45.’ Acts of the Apostles, page 359.
LESSON INSIGHT: Our High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary was our Creator. He was before all things. And by Him all things hold together. He created Orion. The constellation of Orion is still seen today. He cared for the needs of Adam and Eve. He will continue to care for you. It is in His creation that we see the power of God. He created the heavens and the earth by His word. His Word is power. When therefore He makes promises to us, or commands us to act according to His will, we know He has the power to give us both the desire to do it, and the strength to make it a reality. His power is a sustaining power, yesterday, and today and forever. We can trust and obey every day. Where do we find this Word that can change our lives? In every Word that proceedeth from the mouth of God, the Scriptures. How did He create the world from nothing? By the Word of His mouth. “Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy.’ Jude 1:24. All His words are positive words to us. Yea and Amen. Yes and Let it be so. Who are we speaking about? Who has this power? Our Great High Priest.