Disciples Are Maturing

1 Peter 2:1–3 (NASB95) 1 Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, 2 like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, 3 if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord.

Because God’s Word is instrumental in Spiritual growth, we must desire the Word of God.

4 principles for desiring the Word of God.

I. The prerequisite for desiring the Word of God. (1)

II. The passion for desiring the Word of God. (2a)

III. The purpose for desiring the Word of God. (2b)

IV. The provocation for desiring the Word of God. (3)

Call To Action

1. Read the Bible

2. Memorize the Bible

3. Study the Bible

4. Pray the Bible

5. Practice the Bible

6. Listen to the Bible

7. Meditate on the Bible

8. Share the Bible