Isolated precepts and promises are like dew and honey to the soul and marrow and strength to the bones. But another and higher term than blessing is used concerning Bible study. We are to study for edification. Blessing is like beauty to the human body. Edification is the power and activity of the body.
Edification means building up in the truth.
At school the pupils begin geography with outlines. No teacher asks first about towns, cities and industries. The grand divisions of the globe are first taught. Later the details of countries fit in naturally. The Bible student must begin with the continents.