“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness.”  
2 Timothy 3:16
And 2  Peter 1:21 assures us,
“For no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.”
 
Both of these Scriptures tell us of the great need of God’s word in our life in Christ.
 
God gave us two of the greatest gifts that mankind could ever have:
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.”  
John 3:16
And I repeat,
“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness.”  2 Timothy 3:16 
 
Both speak of God’s word!  Savior Jesus, the living Word.  The Scriptures, the written Word.  Jesus is the one and only unique Son.  And there is no other book like the Bible!  Have you noticed that the address of each of these verses is 3:16?
 
Not only do these two verses share 3:16, but the New Testament reveals to us some other glorious verses with this same address!
 
John the Baptist telling of the baptism of the Holy Spirit,
“John answered, saying to them all, ‘I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose.  He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.’”  Luke 3:16
 
1 Corinthians 3:16 tells us of the Holy Spirit’s residence,
“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Holy Spirit dwells in you?” 
 
In Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-19 he speaks of the Holy Spirit’s strengthening, 
“That He (the Father) would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man.”  
Ephesians 3:16
 
Rooted in the Scriptures,
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”  
Colossians 3:16
 
In his letter to the Thessalonians, Paul prays for the Lord’s peace always,
“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way.  The Lord be with you all.”  2 Thessalonians 3:16
 
In 1 John 3:16 we know love’s power,
“By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us,   And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”
 
Hopefully, each will be challenged to take a deeper look into God’s written word and discover how wonderfully it is all put together.  Take a verse, a theme, a word, etc. and see where it leads.  The Holy Spirit will guide you and you will be blessed!
 
Thank you Most Holy God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit for your loving kindness, tender mercies and your saving grace.  All praise and glory are Yours!  Amen