"In the word of God there is no admixture of error or sin. "This is not convenient guidance for one's career, but truth for moral choices; see, for example, the kind of snare' and straying' that are implied in 119:110." Yet even the prayer that the proud be ashamed is a prayer for their good. c. Plead my cause and redeem me: The Psalmist looked for help and salvation outside of himself. It was this life that strengthened him in the season of affliction. I cry out with my whole heart; i. I will delight: "The word is very emphatical: evetva eshtaasha, I will skip about and jump for joy." (Kidner), iii. I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, Your word is very pure, therefore Your servant loves it: The Psalmist understood and appreciated the purity of God's word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge: This is the prayer of wisdom from a blessed life. Remember the word to Your servant, Yet the writer was confident that God's word had given him greater wisdom. Great are Your tender mercies, O LORD; But now I keep Your word. "The whole soul of the psalmist was engaged in this good work. This was not merely a cry for help or deliverance or forgiveness; this was a cry for obedience. The proud have dug pits for me, (Trapp). So it is here." b. But while I wait, I am standing on rock." Other people reckon differently (with disagreement about verses 84, 90, 121, and 132). Derek Kidner well remarks: "This untiring emphasis has led some to accuse the psalmist of worshipping the Word rather than the Lord; but it has been well remarked that every reference here to Scripture, without exception, relates it explicitly to its Author; indeed, every verse from 4 to the end is a prayer for affirmation addressed to Him. ii. Remind the kids that God gave His people the law as a way to remind them who He is (Holy & perfect) and that He expected His people to be holy (or set apart for Him). i. For all my ways are before You. It was to find comfort in his presence distress. 8 Undeniable Lessons from Psalm 119 8/29/2014 In these days we have enjoyed a mini-series in our church on Psalm 119. ii. This' being the cheer and comfort so tellingly described in Psalm 119:54f. No matter how great the derision that comes from the proud, he will hold faithful to God and His word. . c. That I may learn Your commandments: The understanding of God and man as Creator and creature should lead to this humble relationship where man admits his need to learn, to learn God's word (commandments), and to receive His word as commands from a wise, loving, and righteous Creator. But for that divine deliverance he was eager to the last degree." "If we have no memory for the name of Jehovah we are not likely to remember his commandments: if we do not think of him secretly we shall not obey him openly." This reflects upon the power of experience to shape our habits. (Spurgeon), d. This has become mine: This is a glorious, triumphant statement from the Psalmist. Whenever I hear of churches and ministers departing from the faith, I know that piety is at low ebb among them. i. "Can each one of us now say, in this sense, I have declared my ways' to the Lord? ii. "Awful indeed was the cause which he had to manage. "The end of our keeping the law will come only when we cease to breathe; no good man will think of marking a date and saying, It is enough, I may now relax my watch, and live after the manner of men.'" i. Major Prophets
b. From beginning to end, the singer sang as one who had personal knowledge of God and direct dealing with Him." In this stanza there is no specific prayer for help. Because of Your righteous judgments. a. I have become like a wineskin in smoke: The Psalmist felt weak, as if he were a fragile wineskin that had turned dry and made black with smoke. He believed that the Scriptures come from heaven and not earth; from the LORD and not man. i. (Psa 119:109-110) Trusting God's word despite danger. a. I once sat and identified 27 distinct benefits of God’s Word listed in Psalm 119! ii. In his pleading, he wanted to keep the word of God. The entrance of Your words gives light: The Psalmist repeated a previous idea; that God's word brought light to him. Lesson 10 vss 73 to 80 Yodh. i. Observe that he does not speak of God's word as being his double defence, but he ascribes that to God himself." i. b. We see again the course of a never-ending cycle. "We may expect a master to teach his own servant the meaning of his own orders." He shows that the reason God commanded us to keep Your precepts diligently is not only because it honors Him, but also because it is the path to blessing. 3. The letters stood for tried and proven,' exactly what the psalmist says he found to be true in his experience." As one who finds great treasure. That I may not be ashamed. This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven! ii. It does not take great intellect or mental powers to benefit from God's word. b. Various lessons in each Psalm teach us that God’s word is able to address all situation in life if we will trust in Him. Anyone who cares about knowing what is righteous and wants to act righteously should study the Bible." Give me insight so I can do what you tell me— my whole life one long, obedient response. When we have fellowship with God in and through His word, it makes our time in His law delightful. Before two-thirds of the psalm was sung, his pardon arrived and his life was spared. . i. (Poole), ii. But where is the end or boundary of the word of God?" ii. Loving God’s Word means no … "Holy admiration of the testimonies will kindle spiritual devotedness to them - Therefore doth my soul keep them." But I will meditate on Your precepts: In contrast to the proud who loved lies, the Psalmist loved and meditated on God's Word. This kind of reproach we expect and receive as followers of Jesus (Hebrews 13:13, 1 Peter 4:14). (Bridges). (Matthew 11:25). This will see the young man cleanse his way, and enjoy the fullness of such a God-honoring life. "The many strong expressions of love toward the law, and the repeated resolutions and vows to observe it, will often force us to turn our thoughts to the true David, whose meat and drink it was, to do the will of him that sent him.'" Our own attempts at clearing ourselves are usually failures." There never was, perhaps, in that town a more severe time of distress. I made haste, and did not delay iii. There was a time when he was far more likely to go astray from God's word and the wise life revealed there. See more ideas about psalm 119, bible for kids, sunday school lessons. 4. a. When as God is neither in their heads (Psalm 10:4), nor hearts (Psalm 14:1), nor words (Psalm 12:4), nor ways (Titus 1:16), can these have part or portion in his salvation?" (Boice), iii. With the words "You have commanded us" we see that the Psalmist begins to address God in prayer; a position he will hold through most the entire Psalm. i. I am a companion of all who fear You, i. ii. v. "When we are thus reaping the fruitful discipline of our Father's school (Hebrews 12:11), must we not put a fresh seal to our testimony - Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord? i. "But then let it be remembered, that no man can say to God with good conscience, I am thine,' unless he can also go on, and say, I have sought they precepts.'" Wondrous things from Your law. We don't think about it enough, but it is wonderfully true that "You have dealt well with Your servant, O LORD." vi. i. Yet I do not turn aside from Your law. The Psalm is arranged in an acrostic pattern. Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, a. 4. Ps 119:15-16, 44; 55-56 3. "Brethren, there is great virtue in our looking to Christ: it is the way of salvation. i. (Bridges), ii. For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood; Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. His trust in the word of God was forged in the real world, a world full of persecutors and enemies. It is HIS divine will that young people come to faith in Jesus Christ and find salvation through the Gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit to bring them to faith. Mark his dealings with you. His word never returns to him void. Its greatness and glory is in the fact that God comes to us and seeks us in and through His word. c. I have remembered Your judgments of old, O LORD, and have comforted myself: When challenged to lessen his confidence and trust in God's word by the proud mockers, the Psalmist wisely responded by increasing his confidence in God's word! We are expressly enjoined to courtesy and kindness (1 Peter 3:8); to that wise and considerate walk towards them that are without' (Colossians 4:5), which adorns the doctrine of God our Saviour' (Titus 2:10), and indeed in some instances has been more powerful even than the word itself (Compare 1 Peter 3:1,2), to win souls to Christ.' . b. (Boice), v. "In every age there have been Luthers and Latimers, who have not only held fast their confidence, but whose peace has deepened with the roaring of the waves. He could bear that his enemies should forget him; but his zeal could not endure, that they should forget the words of his God." b. iv. For God is an inexhaustible treasury of all riches, sufficing innumerable men; while the world has mere trifles and fascinations to offer, and leads the soul into deep and sorrowful poverty." "Otherwise, why does he continue by asking God to sustain him, according to his promise, and uphold him so that he might be kept from sin?" Yet this comfort was also real in the figurative night that believers may face. Every week, thousands of churches use our Bible lessons, craft ideas, printable resources, and coloring pages to teach kids the Christian faith. For I do not forget Your law. "The singer is bowed down, overwhelmed. Notable examples include Charles Spurgeon, D.L. "We are the Lord's by creation, election, redemption, surrender, and acceptance; and hence our firm hope and assured belief that he will save us. ii. Carefully did she expend her little stock-a pennyworth of this and the other necessary of life nearly exhausted all she had. "Teach me thy statutes.' Call out a book of the Bible. In Psalm 119:4 ×ש ×ר expresses the purpose of the enjoining, as in Psalm 119:5 the goal of the directing. God's commands are best read by eyes wet with tears." ii. a. It isn't as if the word of God was in one place, and the Psalmist must go another place for experience of and satisfaction found in God. "His heart had gone after God himself: he had not only desired to obey his laws, but to commune with his person." There is some reproach [disgrace] that we face as faithful followers of Jesus. (Gurnall, cited in Spurgeon), ii. Moses, Daniel, and Paul are all Biblical examples. (Spurgeon). It gives understanding to the simple. "From the heartfelt prayers of the surrounding verses it would seem that the young man is the psalmist himself in the first place. 1. (Kidner), ii. They are understood in the light of dependence upon God, not in the sense of self-righteous pride. He recognized their great sin: who forsake Your law. - The Shunammite mother could say in her affliction, It is well (2 Kings 4:26). This is my comfort in my affliction, Let Your hand become my help, for I have chosen Your precepts: The Psalmist felt he could boldly ask for God's help, because he had chosen to love and keep the word of God. While his enemies took counsel with each other the holy man took counsel with the testimonies of God." a. i. We notice it doesn't say "All Scripture writers are inspired by God," even though that is true. "They are at peace with God, by the blood of reconciliation; at peace with themselves, by the answer of a good conscience, and the subjection of those desires which war against the soul; at peace with all men, by the spirit of charity; and the whole creation is at peace with them, and all things work together for their good." In the beginning he is laid low; now he is joyfully running with all his strength in the race God's word sets before him. - He saw the danger of a dead soul and a cold heart; therefore he prayed, "Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your word. Major Prophets
Your word is very pure; a. Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments: The Psalmist understood that the righteous character of God was displayed in His word (Your judgments). For example, GRACE – God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense – is an example of acrostic. ", - Great mercies: "A man may be stirred up to diligence by a sense of gratitude to God for great mercies. "Every part of creation bears the impress of God. Because men do not keep Your law: The Psalmist here did not sorrow over his own troubles, but over the sins of others and the consequences those sins would bring. Though this illustration speaks about the difficult nature of David's trial, it also speak to the character of the trial: "Our trials are smoke, but not fire; they are very uncomfortable, but they do not consume us." O. Samekh ס: Held Up and Supported by the Word of God. (Poole), iii. (Psa 119:165-166) The peace of obedience to God's word. When we think of the man who says, "I am a stranger in the earth," we should not think of the man who wanders alone through the wilderness. This constant dependence upon God - the constant prayer, "Hold me up, and I shall be safe" - will in fact keep one safe. The heart that sings, "do not forsake me utterly!" (Spurgeon), ii. The many various ways he referred to God's written revelation shows us how much he knew, loved, and respected God's Word. 2. The Psalmist wanted his understanding of life and the world shaped - transformed - by the word of God. Is it not the sign that the Lord will keep us also?" i. a. Inquire into their reason. d. Revive me according to Your word: This thought is repeated from previous passages in this Psalm (119:25, 119:107). Indignation has taken hold of me A. Alef א: The Blessedness of Those who Walk in God's Word and the Longing to Do So. … Oh, what a benefit it is to be eaten up with the love and zeal of a good thing!" Lesson 9 vss 65 to 72 Teth. (Trapp). (Psa 119:33-35) A prayer for instruction for righteous living. (Spurgeon). It can also be prayed for with an eye to honoring the justice of God on earth, especially when wickedness abounds. Let cultured intellects' invent another god, more gentle and effeminate than the God of Abraham; we are well content to worship Jehovah, who is eternally the same." Only a God-changed heart can pray this. Can gold, yea, fine gold, offer to me blessings such as these? (Psa 119:49-50) God's word brings comfort. And a light to my path. (Spurgeon). The Psalmist cried out to God as Job did: Now put down a pledge for me with Yourself (Job 17:3). (Spurgeon). He sorely needs succour and strength. Why seekest thou the living among the dead?'" Consider my affliction and deliver me, 2. If He truly is our portion, then we look for satisfaction of no carnal fulfillment. "How often do we treat our Almighty Friend as if we were weary of dealing with him!" Depending on whether it is pronounced with a short or a long e it can mean either door' (with a short e) or revelation' (with a long e) … Martin Luther thought it had to do with revelation; so his translation read, Wenn dein Wort offenbar wird' (When your word is revealed')." Our rule for faith and doctrine and living is the Bible itself, not the understanding or interpretation of it from even the great men of history. Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things: The Psalmist rightly understood that some things, comparatively speaking, are worthless things. In a New Testament context, this prayer has even great grounds for confidence. (Bridges). Coupled with from' this word can indeed mean the beginning (e.g. Lesson 6 vss 41 to 48 Waw. 5. "This melting heaviness has not wrought its work, until it has bowed us before the throne of grace with the pleading cry of faith - Strengthen thou me!" . What then is this prayer? Here the sense of weakness led the Psalmist to despair that God would execute judgment against those who persecuted him. "Faith is the exercise of the soul in a sense of need, in desire, and in trust. Like dross: Sin is really very much like dross. i. Yet Your commandments are my delights. ii. (Psa 119:171-172) Praising God and speaking of His word. The Psalmist had no doubt that God has given His word to us; his only fear was that he would not understand it (or be distracted from it). Turn their hearts and affections to me, which have been alienated from me, either by the artifices and calumnies of my adversaries, or by my sore and long distresses." Can it heal my broken heart Can it give relief to my wounded spirit? (Spurgeon). Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. (Spurgeon). David was forsaken, not like Saul. c. This is my comfort in my affliction, for Your word has given me life: When the Psalmist recalled how faithfully and powerfully God's word had brought him life in the past, he then found comfort in his present affliction. i. Paul's eyes were unveiled when he was converted (Acts 9:18); it was as if scales had dropped from his eyes. Let Him do what seems good to Him (1 Samuel 3:18). The translators have mended it by insertions, but perhaps it had been better to have left it alone, and then it would have appeared as an exclamation, - My portion, O Lord! "My meditations; the matter of my constant and most diligent study." This repetition is an effective way to communicate emphasis. a. That I may learn Your statutes. In the early days of the church, Celsus, Prophyry, and Lucien tried to destroy it by their arguments. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. . "I beseech you to let your Bibles be everything to you. "I was sorry to see such sinners. iii. I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes The Scriptures Are Called The "Testimonies" In Respect To God Himself 1. It is saying written in many Bibles: "This book will keep you from sin. For I seek Your precepts: "Certainly in this service David found the liberty of a king. Let the truth, and the whole truth, be sweet to our taste." Yet when our steps are directed by the word of God we will both avoid being under the dominion of sin, and we can be freed from whatever level of dominion sin may have gained. Through this study, children will see the glory of the law and how the law points us to our need for salvation through Christ alone. Johannine Writings
The Psalmist wanted to be made alive, and to have that live brought to him according to God's word. (Spurgeon). - God's word shows us the reasons for purity, so we understand the wisdom and goodness of God's commands. The author is unnamed; older commentators almost universally say it is a Psalm of David, composed throughout his entire life. "The faithful servants of God may be afflicted'; they may be very much' and grieviously afflicted: but let them consider, that, by afflictions, their corruptions are purged away, their faith is tried, their patience is perfected, their brethren are edified, and their Master is glorified." I opened my mouth and panted, Man, how darest, thou say that there is no hope for thee?" It contains 22 sections of 8 verses each, corresponding to the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. He lived a real life, interacting with people (some of which became his enemies or opponents). But I delight in Your law. 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