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Love God by Devoting Yourself to Following His Word! Psalm 119

Love God by Devoting Yourself to Following His Word! Psalm 119.

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Love God by Devoting Yourself to Following His Word! Psalm 119

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  1. Love God by Devoting Yourself to Following His Word!Psalm 119

  2. 1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless,    who walk in the law of the Lord!2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,    who seek him with their whole heart,3 who also do no wrong,    but walk in his ways!4 You have commanded your precepts    to be kept diligently.5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast    in keeping your statutes!6 Then I shall not be put to shame,    having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.7 I will praise you with an upright heart,    when I learn your righteous rules.8 I will keep your statutes;    do not utterly forsake me!Psalm 119:1-8 (ESV)

  3. Interesting Facts about Psalm 119:An Acrostic Poem: 22 sections of 8 verses each, following the Hebrew alphabet.The Word of God is The Subject.Various synonyms for Scripture: law, precepts, statutes, word, testimonies, commandments, rules, instructions.

  4. Interesting Facts about Psalm 119:Great value is placed on the Word of God!How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! V.103Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold. V.127I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. V.162

  5. Interesting Facts about Psalm 119:Expresses Devotion to the Word of God!I find my delight in your commandments, which I love.I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love. V.47-48 Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. V.97My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly. V.167

  6. Interesting Facts about Psalm 119:The Word of God is Sufficient!I long for your salvation, O Lord, and your law is my delight.Let my soul live and praise you, and let your rules help me.I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments. V.174-176

  7. The Word of God Teaches us the Truth of God!Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end. V.33The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes! V.64Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. V.66Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments. V.73

  8. The Word of God Teaches us the Truth of God!The Bible is the Record of God's Revelation to People! The sum of your word is truth… v.160Truth about GodTruth about the Created OrderTruth about PeopleTruth about Salvation in JesusTruth about the Eternal Kingdom

  9. The Word of God Transports us into the Presence of God! V.145-149,151With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord! I will keep your statutes.I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies.I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O Lord, according to your justice give me life.But you are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are true.

  10. The Word of God Transports us into the Presence of God!Into the Presence of God: Worship, Adoration, Praise, CommunionAbove the Trouble of lifeBeyond the “Physical-only” WorldPast a Self-focus

  11. The Word of God Transforms us according to the Image of God!How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. V.9-11

  12. The Word of God Transforms us according to the Image of God!When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies;I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments. V.59-60May my heart be blameless in your statutes, that I may not be put to shame! V.80I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word. V.101

  13. The Word of God Transforms us according to the Image of God!Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. V.105-106Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. V.133Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. V.165

  14. The Word of God Transforms us according to the Image of God!By obedience!Transformation of One's Practical Life: Behavior, Relationships, StewardshipTransformation of One's Internal Character: Virtues, Hope, TrustworthinessTransformation of One's Eternal Destination: Presence of God vs. Separation from God

  15. Practical Next Steps:Ingest the Bible with Consistency.Believe the Bible as Truth.Obey the Bible in Your Daily Living.

  16. Practical Next Steps:Ingest the Bible with Consistency.Bible Reading PlanBelieve the Bible as Truth.Obey the Bible in Your Daily Living.

  17. Practical Next Steps:Ingest the Bible with Consistency.Bible Reading Plan (marthalake.org) Scripture Memory I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. V.11Believe the Bible as Truth.Obey the Bible in Your Daily Living.

  18. Practical Next Steps:Ingest the Bible with Consistency.Bible Reading Plan Scripture Memory I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. V.11Believe the Bible as Truth.Obey the Bible in Your Daily Living.

  19. Practical Next Steps:Ingest the Bible with Consistency.Bible Reading Plan Scripture Memory I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. V.11Believe the Bible as Truth. Do you believe the Bible is the truth of God? Pray the Bible back to God. Today you can put your faith in Jesus!Obey the Bible in Your Daily Living.

  20. Practical Next Steps:Ingest the Bible with Consistency.Bible Reading Plan Scripture Memory I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. V.11Believe the Bible as Truth. Do you believe the Bible is the truth of God? Pray the Bible back to God. Today you can put your faith in Jesus!Obey the Bible in Your Daily Living. In what areas of your life are you not obeying the Word of God?

  21. Love God by Devoting Yourself to Following His Word!Psalm 119

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