Clean Through The Word -- Let God Be Magnified Opening Prayer :  Join together in prayer askingour merciful Lord to give us true understanding on how His Word is magnified above all things. May we never underestimate the power and eternal truth of the Word of God.     Today's Bible Study Verses - Read The Following To The Children :   John  15:3-5 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.  4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me,  and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:  for without me ye can do nothing.   Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.  Psalm 138: 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou  hast magnified thy word above all thy name. Proverbs 20: 9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean,  I am pure from my sin? Follow  Up Discussion Questions :   1.  Who can clean our hearts from sin ?   (God)   2.  What do we learn of in Psalm 138 to be magnifed above all things ? (God's Word )   3. In John 15 - How did Jesus cleanse those He was speaking to ? ( With His Word ) 4. Do you understand the importance of Scripture ? 5.   Are you able to cleans yourself from sin ? 6. Can we do anything without Jesus ? 7.  Who will you pray to for the blessings of a clean heart and for the blessings of others to have a clean heart ? Lesson Memory Verse :    Proverbs 20: 9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?   Ask the children to place this verse to memory.   Hymntime : http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/o/l/o/olorwith.htm O LORD, WITHIN MY SOUL O Lord, within my soul, I long for purity, To be complete and whole Alone through Thee.   Refrain There is no other hope, There is no other plea; Salvation, full salvation free, Must come alone through Thee.   I bend before Thy cross, And know my heart can be Cleansed from its sin and dross Alone through Thee. Refrain   I pray at Thy dear feet, Salvation full entreat, And want to feel my love In Thee complete.   Refrain My faith Thy Word believes, The promise made to me, And perfect peace receives Alone through Thee. Refrain   __________________________________   READ ALOUD POETRY     Who Can Say ?     What are my words if not spoken in prayer Or shared with another without Love and care?   What are my thoughts if not focused on you, Lord? They are but tainted notions that shall perish by Your Holy Sword.   What is my heart if filled with pure envy Instead of transformed with faith, Hope and charity?   May I speak only words of gold Heaven sent words that are eternal- For the precious young and old.   May I think with a renewed mind So I can help others how not to be Left behind.     My soul would stay lost Unless restored by our Shepherd and made whole.   May my heart be like an open book So others can find the pure part Being that of Lord Jesus  Giver of new life And a joyful right start. Julie Pisacane ©   __________________________________   Close With Prayer.