Introduction: 

1. It’s a Seed that Reproduces (1 Peter 1:23​-25)
2. A Sword that Pierces (Hebrews 4:12​-13
3. A Fire that consumes (Jeremiah 23:29​a)
4. A Hammer that Shatters (Jeremiah 23:29​)
5. A Mirror that reveals  (James 1:23​)
6. A Lamp that Shines (Psalm 119:105)
7. Milk that Nourishes (1 Peter 2:1-3)

Sermon Outline:

1. The Command (2a) “Long for the Word”
2. The Commitment (2:1)
   • Laying Aside All Malice
   • Laying Aside All Deceit
   • Laying Aside Hypocrisy
   • Laying Aside Envy
   • Laying Aside All Slander
3. The Calling (2b)
   • We are to grow in grace and knowledge (2 Pet 3:18​)
   • We are to grow in faith (2 Cor 10:15​)
   • We are to grow in good works (Col 1 :10)
   • We are to grow in Christ-Likeness (Eph 4:15​)
4. The Condition (2:3) “If you have tasted”