1. Direct us to salvation/ eternal life (Ps 119:98-99; 2 Tim 3:15-16; Jn 5:34; Jn 8:51; James 1:21; Jn 6:27, 63; Jn 5:39; 1 Cor 1:20-21)
2. Reveals sin (Heb 4:12; James 1:23-24; Gal 3:22; Rom 3:20), reading our hearts (Heb 4:12; Jer 23:29), and calls to repentance (Acts 3:19; 17:30; Prov 1:23; Jer 6:16)
3. Cleanses us/ enables us to be holy (Ps 119:9; Jn 17:17; Eph 5:26; Jn 15:3; Ps 119:9, 11)
4. Gives understanding/instructions for righteousness (Deut 17:18-20; 2 Tim 3:16-17; Mt 5:6; Rom 3:22; Acts 13:39; Heb 5:13; 2 Tim 3:17; Ps 119:69)
5. Provides warnings (1 Cor 10:11; 2 Pet 6-8; Heb 4:11)
6. Source of spiritual and emotional nourishment and strength (Matt 4:4; Acts 20:32; Ps 19:7-8; Is 55:1-3; Jer 15:16; 1 Pet 2:2; Ps 119:25, 28, 50, 107, 154)
7. Life and health to us (Prov 4:20-22; John 6:63; Ps 119:50, 116; 1 Peter 1:23)
8. Light to our path (Ps 119:105, 130)
9. Source of blessing to those who keep it (Ps 112:1; Deut 5:33; Ps 19:11)
10. Gives us hope (Rom 15:4)
11. Gives us joy (Jer 15:16)
12. Gives us freedom (Jn 8:31-32)
13. Gives us direction in life - directs our steps (Ps 119:133)
