100 likes | 238 Views
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD. Psalm 139. He Is Omniscient vv. 1-6. His knowledge is thorough vv. 1b-3 Even of minute details cp. Mt 10:29-30 He is knowledgeable of the future v. 4 Even of future words cp. Mt 12:36 Such knowledge “encloses” us…it is too high for us to comprehend vv. 5-6.
E N D
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 He Is Omniscient vv. 1-6 • His knowledge is thoroughvv. 1b-3 • Even of minute detailscp. Mt 10:29-30 • He is knowledgeable of the futurev. 4 • Even of future wordscp. Mt 12:36 • Such knowledge “encloses” us…it is too high for us to comprehendvv. 5-6
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 He Is Omniscient vv. 1-6 • Such knowledge covers all of man • His heartv. 1 • His thoughtsv. 2 • His actionsv. 3 • His speechv. 4 • Such knowledge is not only the Father’s • The Son Jesus ChristJn 2:24-25 • The Holy SpiritActs 5:3-4, 9
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 He Is Omnipresent vv. 7-12 • Man cannot go anywhere and escape His presencevv. 8-9 • Man cannot find “solace” anywhere to hide, cover himselfvv. 11-12 • Especially to practice his evil deeds cp. Jn 3:19-20 Heb 4:13
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 He Is Omnipresent vv. 7-12 • Such presence is not only the Father’s • The Son Jesus ChristJn 20:19, 26 • The Holy SpiritActs 8:14-15, 17
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 He Is Omnipotent vv. 13-18 • Such a God is more than a knowledgeable Observer & Dweller…He is also Creator • He forms man’s inward partsvv. 13, 15 • He is “Keeper” of “life’s calendar” • He has determined all of man’s days in His “book”v. 16 cp. Acts 17:26
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 He Is Omnipotent vv. 13-18 • Such power is not only the Father’s • The Son Jesus ChristMt 8:23-27 • The Holy SpiritMt 12:28
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 David’s Reaction To Him vv. 19-24 • He prays for the ultimate destruction of those who oppose Himvv. 19-22 • Those who shed innocent blood, speak against such a God, take His name in vain, etc. • He longs to be in good standing with Him... for Him to “search” & “try” himvv. 23-24
A Hymn Based On Psalm 139:1-8 To The Tune Of “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross”
A Hymn Based On Psalm 139:17-20, 23-24 To The Tune Of “O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee”
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 Conclusion • Jesus said “knowing” such a God is life itselfJn 17:3 • Yet, many a man is like the ancient Pharaoh of Egypt when it comes to this God, His wordsEx 5:2 • What will you do with such a God?