Illuminate: Breath: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

 

The Breath of God…

1) Inspires Me

All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (CSB)

For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
2 Peter 1:21 (ESV)

2) Teaches Me

…and is profitable for teaching…
2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Psalm 119:105 (NIV)

3) Corrects Me

…and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness…
2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)

4) Trains Me

…and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness…
2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.  But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
1 Timothy 6:10-11 (NIV)

5) Matures Me

All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (CSB)

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Illuminate: Tasty: 1 Peter 2:1-3; Psalm 34:8

 

Spiritual Growth Happens by…

1. Seeing That God Is Good

If you have tasted the kindness of the Lord.
1 Peter 2:1-3 (NASB)

Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Psalm 34:8 (NIV)

2. Ridding Yourself of Sin

Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander…
1 Peter 2:1 (NASB)

3. Craving Spiritual Milk

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

Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. For, “All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you.
1 Peter 1:22-25 (NIV)

All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)

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Illuminate: Illuminate My Path: Psalm 119:105-112

 

The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living.
Psalm 19:8

The Word of God Illuminates My Path Because It…

1. Reveals My Direction

Your word is a LAMP for my feet and a LIGHT on my path. I have solemnly sworn to keep Your righteous judgments.
Psalm 119:105-106 (CSB)

How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.
Psalm 119:9 (NIV)

2. Releases My Stress

I am severely afflicted; Lord, give me life through Your word. Lord, please accept my willing offerings of praise, and teach me Your judgments. My life is constantly in danger, yet I do not forget Your instruction. The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not wandered from Your precepts.
Psalm 119:107-110 (CSB)

Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2-4 (CSB)

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act… Psalm 37:5 (CSB)

…but those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 (CSB)

3. Refreshes My Joy

I have Your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the JOY of my heart. I am resolved to obey Your statutes to the very end.
Psalm 119:111-112 (CSB)

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:1-2 (NIV)

source https://edgechurchcolorado.com/illuminate-illuminate-my-path-psalm-119105-112/