Psalm 19:1-6
god’s creation gives clear voice to his power and majesty
“For the scientist who has lived by his faith in the power of reason, the story ends like a bad dream. He has scaled the mountains of ignorance; he is about to conquer the highest peak; as he pulls himself over the rock, he is greeted by a band of theologians who have been sitting there for centuries.”
–Robert Jastrow
Astronomer & Physicist
For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.
- Romans 1:20
Psalm 19:7-11
god’s word gives a clear voice to his instructions for us
david connectS our
all-powerful god
TO HIS
all-purpose
instructions
god’s word is revitalizing
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. . .
– Psalm 19:7a
“PERFECT”
complete, comprehensive,
entirely blameless
“Every word of God is tested;
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.”
-Proverbs 30:5
“REVIVING”
refreshing, restoring,
turning us back to Him, converting
Acts 2:37; Romans 1:16
1 Peter 1:22-25;
You have been BORN ANEW, not from perishable but from imperishable seed, THROUGH THE LIVING AND ENDURING WORD OF GOD. 24 For all flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of the grass; the grass withers and the flower falls off,25 BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER. And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.
- 1 Peter 1:23-25
god’s word is brilliantly simple
the testimony of the Lord is sure, making
wise the simple
– Psalm 19:7b
“TESTIMONY”
bearing witness to truth
“God's witness in his Word is so sure that we may draw solid comfort from it both for time and eternity, and so sure that no attacks made upon it however fierce or subtle can ever weaken its force.”
Charles Spurgeon
“SURE”
certain, firm & confirmed
“SIMPLE”
simplicity of thought,
things thought foolish,
The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. 19 As the Scriptures say,
“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and discard the intelligence of the intelligent.”
- 1 Corinthians 1:18-19
So where does this leave the philosophers, the scholars, and the world’s brilliant debaters? God has made the wisdom of this world look foolish. 21 Since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know Him through human wisdom, He has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe.
- 1 Corinthians 1:20-21
It is foolish to the Jews, who ask for signs from heaven. And it is foolish to the Greeks, who seek human wisdom. 23 So when we preach that Christ was crucified, the Jews are offended and the Gentiles say it’s all nonsense.
24 But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
- 1 Corinthians 1:23-24
“BAPTIZO” & ROMANS 6:3-4
The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
- Psalm 119:130
god’s word is soul-satisfying
the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart. . .
– Psalm 19:8a
When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies. - Jeremiah 15:16
That I Know God’s Will
That I find Comfort in its Truth
That My Suffering is Temporary
That His Promises are Guaranteed
his word brings joy
god’s word is eye-opening
the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes
– Psalm 19:8b
“PURE”
unstained
“ENLIGHTENING”
to bring light to God’s law
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe.
- Ephesians 1:18-19a
god’s word is timeless
the fear of the Lord is clean,
enduring forever
– Psalm 19:9a
“CLEAN”
ethically pure,
in relation to the law of God.
The sum of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous rules is EVERLASTING.
- Psalm 119:160
god’s word unites truth & righteousness
the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
– Psalm 19:9b
god’s word is invaluable to our spiritual destination
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. 11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
– Psalm 19:10-11
God’s word gives us the choice to receive not only his wisdom, but also his blessing
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORD | LAW | TESTIMONIES | PRECEPTS | COMMANDMENT | FEAR/AWE OF THE LORD | JUDGMENTS/ DECISIONS |
CHARACTER OF THE WORD | PERFECT | SURE | RIGHT | PURE / UNTAINTED | CLEAN/ ETHICAL | RIGHTEOUS |
EFFECT OF THE WORD | REVIVING | WISDOM | JOY | ENLIGHTENMENT | ENDURES | WARNING/ REWARD |
TARGET OF THE WORD | SOUL | ORDINARY PERSON | HEART | EYE/ WINDOW OF SOUL | MIND | WILL |
god’s word is ALL-PURPOSE!
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study GOD’S WORD
(INFORMATION)
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(APPLICATION)
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(TRANSFORMATION)
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable unto You, Oh my Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
– Psalm 19:14