(7) The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. (8) The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. (9) The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. (10) More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. (11) Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. Psalms 19:7-11.

2. The Word of God is able to make us wise unto salvation. His Word is perfect and it is given that the children of God may be perfect. The word is profitable. It will lead you to eternal life.

(15) And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. (16) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (17) That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Timothy 3:15-17.

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. John 5:39.

3. If his Word abides in you, he promises to give you what you ask for.

(7) If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. (8) Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. John 15:7-8.

4. God's Word was written that we might have hope.

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Romans 15:4.

5. Jesus told some religious people that they were wrong because they did not know the scriptures.

Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. Matthew 22:29.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 1 Peter 3:15.

For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. Acts 18:28.

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. Titus 1:9.

8. We study the Word of God because we are believers.

(12) That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. (13) For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. 1 Thessalonians 2:12-13.

9. As a warrior in God's army we must have the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Studying the Word prepares us to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Read Ephesians 6:10-18.

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Ephesians 6:15.

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Ephesians 6:17.

10. God desires us to grow up to maturity in Christ.

For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. Hebrews 5:13. Read Hebrews 6:1-2.

11. We need to study the Word so we won't sin. It is God's law.

Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalm 119:11.

Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them; Deuteronomy 11:16.

(18) Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes. (19) And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. (20) And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates: Deuteronomy 11:18-20.

For by fire and by his sword will the Lord plead with all flesh: and the slain of the Lord shall be many. Isaiah 66:16.

fire: I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Matthew 3:11.

fire: John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Luke 3:16.

sword: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Ephesians 6:17.

sword: For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12.

When you study the Bible, and as you study these lessons, be careful to study the scriptures around the scriptures given, so that you will fully understand what is written. It takes a consistent prayer life and a continuous study of the Bible for a new or old Christian to grow in grace.