But through the Word he does that. "Having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth" (1 Pet. 1:23).

3. He might give us light.

But through the Word he does that. "The entrance of thy word giveth light" (Ps. 119:130).

4. He might give us wisdom.

But through the Word he does that. "But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus" (2 Tim. 3:14, 15). "The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple" (Ps. 19:7).

5. He might convert us.

But he does that through the Word. "The law of Jehovah is perfect, converting the soul" (Ps. 19:7).

6. He might open our eyes.

But he does that through the Word. "The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes" (Ps. 19:8).

7. He might give us understanding.