As we turn the page from prayer to Scripture in our "And Also" series, Pastor Jayden Zwerner opens up by helping us consider how God's Word becomes not just something we hear—but something we receive, hold, and live out. Teaching from 1 Thessalonians 2:13 and Matthew 4, Jayden explores how the Word of God was at work in the early church under persecution—and how it can transform us from the inside out today.

Whether you're just learning to read the Bible or you’ve known the words for years, this message challenges you to move beyond information and into transformation. It’s not enough to carry the Bible—we need it to carry us.

When life presses hard, will the Word of God be what flows out?

Key Scriptures
📖 1 Thessalonians 2:13 — “...you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.”
📖 Matthew 4 — Jesus overcomes temptation by anchoring His responses in the Word: “It is written…”
📖 Romans 12:2 — Be transformed by the renewing of your mind
📖 Psalm 1 — The one who delights in God’s Word is like a tree planted by streams of water
📖 2 Peter 1:3-4 — God’s promises equip us to live godly lives

Resources & Reflection
• Scripture Memory Challenge: Commit one verse to memory this week and ask God to plant it deep in your heart.
• Reading Plan: Follow along in your “And Also” journal as we explore a new spiritual practice each month.
• Song Recommendation: “Word of God Speak” by MercyMe

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