THE DIVINE BLESSINGS OF GOD’S WORD
Intro.1. God (Intelligence) communicates with mankind (intelligent being) using words.
2. Psa. 119: A eulogy to the Law & Word of God.
a. Excellency of the law is considered from many aspects.
b. "A manual for meditation & personal improvement."
c. Practical applications for daily living.
** God’s will in relation to human character and conduct.
3. All verses except 4 (90, 121, 122, 132) make some allusion to God’s word.
4. Artistic: 22 stanzas, 8 vs. each (Each vs. begins w/ the letter of the stanza).
5. Synonyms of God’s will however made manifest:
a. Law (torah) - v. 1 - The law; Widest sense.
b. Testimonies - v. 2 - God’s commands that witness to His character/attest to His will.
c. Judgments - v. 7 - Judicial pronouncements by act or word against particular conduct.
d. Statutes - v. 5 - Enactments of God (ordinances, v. 20).
e. Word - v. 9 -Utterances spoken/written by God (cf. 1 Pet. 4:11).
f. Precepts - v. 4 - Instructions to men to direct their conduct.
g. Commandments - v. 6 - Directives (precepts)
h. Promise - v. 16 - God’s commitments / utterances to man.
i. Way or ways - v. 3 - Prescribed lines of conduct.
6. Psalmist looks at God’s word from these points & view, & himself in reference to it.
7. Psa. 19:7-11 - Value of God’s word....Keeping them....Great reward (Divine blessings)!
Psalm 119 - GOD’S WILL IN RELATION TO HUMAN CHARACTER & CONDUCT: (Title each stanza, key verse in each stanza)
1. v. 1-8 - Divine Blessings. Granted by God to those who honor His word in their life (v. 1-2, "Happy, fortunate;" Singularity of mind - Matt. 6:22-24).
2. v. 9-16 - Protection Against Sin. Cleanse the soul (v. 9, 11, 16).
3. v. 17-24 - Fullness of Life. Spiritual perception / Counseled by God’s word! - v. 23-24; cf. Jno. 10:10.
4. v. 25-32 - Strength in Sorrows & Trials. Enlivening power (From despair to strength!) - cf. Jas. 1:2-4.
5. v. 33-40 - Establishes Fear of God. Conform me! (Prov. 1:7)
6. v. 41-48 - Salvation. According to word (1 Tim. 2:4); Answer (1 Pet. 3:15).
7. v. 49-56 - Grants Hope. Life is a pilgrimage (1 Pet. 2:11-12).
8. v. 57-64 - God’s Provisions & Care. Sustained by His word (Jno. 6:63).
9. v. 65-72 - Develops Character (2 Pet. 1:4; Phil. 1:9-10).
10. v. 73-80 - Separates Reverent From Proud. Influence of humility (Matt. 5:13-16).
11. v. 81-88 - Enables Endurance When Persecuted (Matt. 5:11-12).
12. v. 89-96 - Service To God (1 Cor. 7:23).
13. v. 97-104 - Wisdom To Avoid Sin (cf. Rom. 7:7).
14. v. 105-112 - Light (Jno. 8:12).
15. v. 113-120 - Security (Eph. 6:13-17).
16. v. 121-128 - Supreme Standard of Authority (Col. 3:17).
17. v. 129-136 - Satisfies the Soul (Matt. 5:6).
18. v. 137-144 - Reveals the Nature of God (1 Pet. 1:15-16).
19. v. 145-152 - God is Near. Confident hope (Heb. 13:5-6).
20. v. 153-160 - Deliverance (Psa. 22:19-24).
21. v. 161-168 - Incites Praise of God (Rev. 19:1-2).
22. v. 169-176 - God’s Helping Hand to Man (2 Tim. 3:16-17).
Conclusion
We must honor God’s word by using it every day! It will sustain us & bring us into God’s presence!