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Milk of the Word Series: Spiritual Life Essentials. February 2 nd , 2014. Milk of the Word Series: Spiritual Life Essentials. February 2 nd , 2014.
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Milk of the WordSeries: Spiritual Life Essentials February 2nd, 2014
Milk of the WordSeries: Spiritual Life Essentials February 2nd, 2014
For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. If we have food and covering, with these we shall all be content. 1 Timothy 6:7-8 (NASB)
“But He answered and said, "It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORDTHAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.'" Matthew 4:4 (NASB)
Milk of the Word “…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 2:2-3
What are newborn’s like? • Always Hungry • Love to Nurse
Why aren’t we hungry spiritually? • Tend to place priority on the physical
“Your adornment must not be merely external…” 1 Peter 3:3 (NASB) “…but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.” -1 Peter 3:4 (NASB)
Why aren’t we hungry spiritually? • We snack on junk food that lacks nutrition
How can we nurse (long) for the Word? • Understand its nourishment
How can we nurse (long) for the Word? • Enjoy the intimacy and bonding with our loving God
“…if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord.” 1 Peter 2:3 (NASB)