The Word; it does a body good.

Main Point

What are the things we need to lead a healthy life? Just like our bodies need certain foods, vitamins, etc. Our spiritual lives need good things to stay healthy. But we can’t just mix healthy habits with unhealthy lifestyles, we need to step away from the old life and into the new life. Peter in these three verses tells us that one thing we need to desire is the Word.

Five Characteristics of the Word:

1. God’s word is a powerful purifier
2. God’s word motivates us away from sin (malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, slander)
3. God’s word is desirous—crave-worthy 
4. God’s word grows us
5. God’s word helps us think about the kindness of God

Scripture

• 1 Peter 2:1-3
• Psalm 1; 119:174
• Matthew 4:4

 Questions

• How do you feel about the Bible?
• What are some questions you have about the Bible?
• Do you have a normal Bible reading routine?
• What are some other spiritual activities that are healthy for us?

Application

• Pray that you would be consistent in the word this week.
• Memorize Matthew 4:4

“‘Man shall not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”