To paraphrase C. S. Lewis' comments on this psalm, David has related how he has experienced the penetrating, ever-present heat of the sun (19:1-6). Now he relates how he cannot escape the penetrating glare of the Word, searching out all the hiding-places of his soul. As Ronald Allen reminds us, ""God reveals His glory more fully in His Word than in all of creation." (Praise!, 140)
We should acknowledge the attributes of the Word of God—19:7a-9a 1) Sufficient teaching 2) Reliable statement of Israel's duties 3) Upright statement of Israel's responsibilities 4) Clear authority of Israel's God 5) Undefiled reverence for Israel's God 6) Absolutely certain standards of Israel's God
We should anticipate the activity of the Word of God—19:7b-9b • These are things general revelation (19:1-6) can never do 1) Provides transformation 2) Provides skill for life 3) Provides genuine satisfaction 4) Provides insight to living a pure life 5) Provides stability throughout life 6) Provides a perfect standard of right and wrong
We should appreciate the attraction of the Word of God—19:10 1) See the Word of God as exceedingly precious 2) See the Word of God as exquisitely pleasant
We should accept the assistance of the Word of God—19:11 1) Guidance concerning spiritual threats 2) Reward for potential obedience
Consider these NT passages concerning God's Word 1) Regarding salvation a) Ephesians 1:13 b) Colossians 1:5 c) James 1:18 2) Regarding sanctification a) John 17:17 b) 1st Thessalonians 2:13 c) 2nd Timothy 2:15
Take-home truth: True God of Truth, give us grace to genuinely hunger for Your Truth as it is revealed in the Word of Truth for Your glory and our good.
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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...
