This psalm is found in the first book of Psalms (1-41). This first section (19:1-6) addresses God as El, emphasizing His glory. The second section (19:7-11) addresses God as Yahweh, emphasizing His will. The third section (19:12-14) address God's designed response by His creatures to His self-revelation. Ronald Allen reminds us, "Greater than all creation is the revelation of God's glory in His Word." (Praise! A Matter of Life and Breath, 131)
God reveals His glory through creation in general—19:1-4a 1) A God-centered revelation—19:1 (emphasis on His sovereign power) 2) A persistent revelation—19:2 (note the imperfect form, incomplete action) 3) A silent revelation—19:3 4) A universal revelation—19:4a
God's revelation through the sun specifically—19:4b-6 1) The Sovereign placement of the sun—19:4b 2) The passionate motion and joy of the sun—19:5 3) The inescapable impact of the sun—19:6
Additional thoughts on general/unwritten revelation 1) General revelation is manifest in four primary spheres. a) Creation b) People c) Providence d) Conscience—Romans 2:14-15 2) Problems with general revelation a) Sin darkens our understanding, gives a bias to our will, and weakens our intellect. 3) Characteristics of general revelation a) It is deliberate b) It is limited/partial c) It is condemnatory
Take-home truth: Father, grant me grace to see Your glory and power as evidenced in creation and to genuinely worship You in light of what You have made.
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By God's amazing grace alone, Phil was drawn to salvation in Jesus Christ as a college freshman. He began his pastoral ministry as an assistant pastor (working specifically with youth and music) in 1983 while in seminary. He became the senior pastor here at Calvary in December...
