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Law, Love, Life. Christ’s Church in Ponoka August 04, 2013. Series Description. Focuses on the theme & topics of rediscovering God in the light of… HIS LAW HIS LOVE HIS LIFE. Purpose / Goal. To know God & love Him forever. To deepen intimate relationship with Him.
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Law, Love, Life Christ’s Church in Ponoka August 04, 2013
Series Description Focuses on the theme & topics of rediscovering God in the light of… HIS LAW HIS LOVE HIS LIFE
Purpose / Goal • To know God & love Him forever. • To deepen intimate relationship with Him. • To enjoy fellowshipping with God through His law, love & life.
Law Psalms 19:1-14 “No Broken Promises” We live in the universe bound by laws to enjoy Him & love Him forever.
I. The Universe’ Natural LawPsalms 19:1-6 ; Romans 1:18-20 A. GRAVITY “Fasten your ‘set-built’” –Ptr. Lenn
I. The Universe’ Natural LawPsalms 19:1-6 ; Romans 1:18-20 B. HARMONY “There are NO guesswork in the galaxies, all are part of a plan which is harmonious, orderly & obedient.” –Billy Graham
I. The Universe’ Natural LawPsalms 19:1-6 ; Romans 1:18-20 C. POWER “God uphold the universe by the Word of His power.” –Hebrews 1:3 ; Hebrews 11:3
I. The Universe’ Natural LawPsalms 19:1-6 ; Romans 1:18-20 D. PROMISES “He’s got the whole world in His hand until the day of His coming that He’s going to move us to our new heaven & earth.” –I Peter 3:13
II. The Enrichment of the Law through ScripturesPsalms 19:7-11 A. Definitions TORAH – stands for written revelation
II. The Enrichment of the Law through ScripturesPsalms 19:7-11 A. Definitions David’s specific words are STATUTES (v.7) PRECEPTS (v.8) COMMAND (v.8) ORDINANCES (v.9) that instruct in living an orderly Godly life - II Timothy 3:16-17
II. The Enrichment of the Law through ScripturesPsalms 19:7-11 B. Purpose God gave the law for the benefits of mankind THE LAW – statutes were given to protect & promote man’s happiness (“reviving the soul” v.7)
II. The Enrichment of the Law through ScripturesPsalms 19:7-11 B. Purpose God gave the law for the benefits of mankind PRECEPTS & RESTRICTIONS were given to prevent us from danger (“making the wise simple” v.8)
II. The Enrichment of the Law through ScripturesPsalms 19:7-11 B. Purpose God gave the law for the benefits of mankind COMMANDMENTS were given to enlightenment the eyes v.8
II. The Enrichment of the Law through ScripturesPsalms 19:7-11 B. Purpose God gave the law for the benefits of mankind RULES & ORDINANCES were given to keep orderly lives v.9
II. The Enrichment of the Law through ScripturesPsalms 19:7-11 C. Promises (v.10-11) If you desired it more than the finest gold, you’ll find it sweeter than the honeycomb.
II. The Enrichment of the Law through ScripturesPsalms 19:7-11 C. Promises (v.10-11) If you obeyed it, it will bring harmony & fulfillment, joy & success as you live (Psalm 1:2-3)
III. The Rule of the Thumb that Overrules the WorldPsalms 19:12-14 A. Weaknesses (v.12) People cannot see their own mistakes.
III. The Rule of the Thumb that Overrules the WorldPsalms 19:12-14 A. Weaknesses (v.12) People cannot see their hidden faults.
III. The Rule of the Thumb that Overrules the WorldPsalms 19:12-14 B. Strengths (v.13-14) Prayer is the key “Keep me from…?”
III. The Rule of the Thumb that Overrules the WorldPsalms 19:12-14 B. Strengths (v.13-14) Word is the power “The power in words… the power of words”
III. The Rule of the Thumb that Overrules the WorldPsalms 19:12-14 B. Strengths (v.13-14) Meditation or thoughts is the initiator – thoughts turns into actions
III. The Rule of the Thumb that Overrules the WorldPsalms 19:12-14 C. Promises (Joshua 1:8 ; Psalms 49:3) “Success… Success…”
Law With man: “Promises are made to be broken” With God: “Promises are made to be fulfilled”