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 119:169-176
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.
The psalmist requests understanding, deliverance, and help. He utters praise, supplications, and God’s words. He says the characteristic of God’s word is righteousness. He longs for the salvation of God and delights in God’s law.
The sum total of Psalm 119 is that the psalmist delighted in God’s word. Nothing could keep him from wanting to know and understand God’s word.
The challenge for us is to have a deeper appreciation for the Bible.
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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