Sword of the Spirit: Cutting to the heart

Hebrews 4:12 | For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.


  • How is God’s Word described in Hebrews 4:12? 

  • What does it do according to this passage? 

  • Do you let God’s Word reveal the state of your heart and convict you? In what ways or why not? Share a time that you experienced this in your own life.

  • Why is it important to use the Word of God as a mirror that shows us where we need to let God transform us as we grow in Christ?