They can read!!!

It has begun! After years of preparation, work, prayer, and patience, last week we finally began our literacy class? I have spent the last few weeks going from Boma to boma inviting every man I could find to come and learn how to read. Over 20 men, young and old, signed up to attend Tuesdays and Thursdays. This week we have had 5 students coming and it is awesome. I expected to have about this many to start and we am really excited. One old man, a well respected elder named Mrefu (translation: the tall guy)is 78 years old and has been early to class so far. Also an 18 year old named Omega comes so it is an interesting mix of men.
Week one: so far we have been learning how to open up our books and how to hold a pencil. The second half of the week, we learned how to write on the lines and then where to go when the current line is full...to the next line. It is awesome! I can't wait for each class to begin!
Every time we meet, I have been praying and preparing for little bits of the bible to share about the importance of reading and writing. We talked one day about how God created the entire universe using words. Then, another day we read about the Word. How God calls Himself the Word. They have been so encouraged by those things. Sooooo, now I'm asking for help!!
If anyone has come across a place in the Bible where there is some kind of importance placed on words, reading, writing, education through books, etc I would really love some references.
Thank you so much for all of your prayers and support. "He who began a good work in you will continue until it is fully completed."