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 18-22. We will discover characteristics of God’s word.
The goal is for each of us to have a greater appreciation for the word of God.
Psalm 119
Psalm 119:137-176
18) The word is very pure (137-144)
Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.140 Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.141 I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts. 142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
19) Thy commandments are truth (145-152)
145 I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord: I will keep thy statutes.146 I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O Lord, quicken me according to thy judgment.150 They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.151 Thou art near, O Lord; and all thy commandments are truth. 152 Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
20) Great are thy tender mercies (153-160)
153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law. 154 Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word. 155 Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes. 156 Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord: quicken me according to thy judgments.157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.158 I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O Lord, according to thy lovingkindness.160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
21) Great peace have they which love thy law (161-168)
161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.163 I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.166 Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.
22) I have longed for thy salvation (169-176)
169 Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord: give me understanding according to thy word.170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.174 I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord; and thy law is my delight.175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
CONCLUSION
The characteristics of God’s word are:
Upright
Righteous
Faithful
Very pure
Truth
Everlasting
Endures forever
Righteousness
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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