2. When we read God’s word we receive from God the things that we need to live a fruitful live to Him.
2 Tim. 3:16-17 – scripture is profitable to thoroughly equip man
2 Peter 1:2-3 – God has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness

3. When we read God’s word we receive the instructions we need.
Rom. 15:4 – things were written for our learning
1 Cor. 10:11 – things were written for our admonition
Eph. 3:1-7 – we can understand the mystery of Christ
James 1:21-25 – receive the word, be a hearer word and a doer of the work

4. Exceedingly Great and Precious Promises
When we read God’s word, we read of His promises to man.
2 Peter 1:4 – God has given that we may be partakers of the divine nature

5. Exceedingly Great and Precious Promises
Physical promises:
Gen. 8:22 – cold and heat will not cease
Matt. 5:45 – the sun and rain are for all

6. Exceedingly Great and Precious Promises
Gen. 12:6-7 – Abram was promised the land that we was passing through
Deut. 28:1-14 – God’s promised that He would bless the Israelites if they were faithful to the Law

7. Exceedingly Great and Precious Promises
Spiritual promises:
Gen. 3:15 – the promise that man will triumph over the serpent
Deut. 18:15-18 – the promise of a new prophet
Is. 9:6-7 – the promise of a government
Zech. 6:12-13 – the promise of a king and priest

8. Exceedingly Great and Precious Promises
Spiritual promises:
Gen. 3:15 – the promise that man will triumph over the serpent
Deut. 18:15-18 – the promise of a new prophet
Is. 9:6-7 – the promise of a government
Zech. 6:12-13 – the promise of a king and priest
Jesus came to this earth and we can read of the fulfillment of these promises.
Cor. 15:55-56 – O Death, where is your sting?
John 8:25-29 – “I have many things to say and to judge…”
Heb. 12:28 – we are receiving a kingdom
Heb. 7-8 – we have a King and High Priest

9. Exceedingly Great and Precious Promises
2 Cor. 1:20 God’s promises are Yes

10. Exceedingly Great and Precious Promises
The last promise that we will read about is found in John 14:1-3. Vs. 1 – is an encouragement Vs. 2 – is the promise of a home Vs. 3 – is the promise of a reception

11. Exceedingly Great and Precious Promises
Rev. 22:1-5 – a picture of the fulfillment of this promise

12. Exceedingly Great and Precious Promises
How many promises of man have you heard in your life? Have they all been kept? How many of the promises that were kept were truly exceedingly great and precious? Won’t you trust in the promises of God.