Good morning,
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. Every verse, except three, refer to the word of God. It is divided into 22 sections. Each section contains eight verses. Each section corresponds to one of the twenty-two letters in the Hebrew alphabet. There are many references to the word of God in this chapter. As we study this chapter, write down or highlight each reference.
We will be studying Psalm 119 for the month of January.
This week we will examine sections 13-17. We will discover practical benefits of God’s word.
The goal is for each of us to have a greater appreciation for the word of God.
*** No reference to God’s word***
Psalm 119
Psalm 119:97-136
13) How love I thy law (97-104)
O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.102 I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
14) Thy word is a lamp…and a light (105-112)
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. 107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word.108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me thy judgments.109 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.
15) I hate vain thoughts (113-120)
113 I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
16) I am thy servant (121-128)
121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors. ***122 Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.*** 123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness. 124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.126 It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
17) The entrance of thy words giveth light (129-136)
129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. 130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.131 I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.***132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.***133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.134 Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.
CONCLUSION
There are great number of benefits that come from God’s word. Every section had a few.
Go back and see how many you can find. Then praise God for His goodness to His children.
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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