Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0083AB recorded on August 22, 1979 teaching from 2 Timothy 2:15 – Prove-Prize-Preach the Word of God – Memorizing the Bible – Part 2.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens outlines a three-fold mandate for believers to effectively internalize and share the scriptures. He argues that one must first prove the Word through a life of active obedience and overcoming spiritual challenges, moving beyond a merely theoretical understanding to one validated by personal experience. Secondly, the believer must prize the Word, cultivating a deeply loyal and loving devotion to the truth that resists cultural pressures and values divine approval over human praise. Finally, Pastor Stevens calls for the courageous and clear preaching of the gospel, emphasizing the importance of rightly dividing the word of truth so that it is accessible and practical for others. Ultimately, Stevens challenges his listener to move from being mere students of the Bible to being mastered by the Word, urging us to memorize scripture as a vital safeguard for the soul.