Psalm 119:1-16
1 Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord.
2 Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.
3 They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.
4 You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.
5 Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!
6 Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.
7 As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!
8 I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me!
9 How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.
10 I have tried hard to find you don’t let me wander from your commands.
11 I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
12 I praise you, O Lord; teach me your decrees.
13 I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.
14 I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.
15 I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.
16 I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word.
. 1. facts about the word
It is written in three different languages (Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic), over a period of approximately 1600 years (between 1500 B.C. and A.D. 100), by about forty authors inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit of God.
Old Testament books - 39 books.
Torah (Tawrat) - 5 books of Moses: Historical - 12 books: Poetical - 5 books, Prophetical - 17 books:
The New Testament : 27 books
The Gospels - The Acts of the Apostles - The Epistles. Revelation –
God and His relationship with man.
It's neither a history book nor a science book, but it is the word of God and however is fully accurate in both
ASTRONOMY:
ANTHROPOLOGY:
GEOLOGY:
HISTORY
PROPHESY.
TESTIMONIES
Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), pioneer of modern physics
Discovered the laws of gravity and motion, and invented calculus, the reflecting telescope and optics.
All my discoveries have been made in answer to prayer.
I have a fundamental belief in the Bible as the Word of God, written by men who were inspired. I study the Bible daily.
Michael Faraday (1791-1867), pioneer of electric motors
When asked about his belief in the afterlife he quoted the Bible (2 Timothy 1:12):
Speculations? I have none. I am resting on certainties. ‘I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day’.
The Claims of the word of God
1. Comform
2. Encourage.
3. Heal
4. Guide
5. Provide
6. Protect
7. Equipt
8. Give victory
9. Make wise
10. Overcome sin
It is true!
(psalm 71:21, Isa 57:18 Gen 22:8 Isa 31:5 Psalm 25:9)
. How does the word works for you?
1. Read and meditate on the word of God
7 As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!
15 I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.
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2. Believe the word of God absolutly
4 You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.
5 Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!
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3. confess the word of God
13 I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.
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Questions.
1. Can the word of God be trusted?
2. Any testimony of the word working for you?
3. How many chapters of the bible to you read in a day?
4. How do you meditate on the word?
In conclusion;
We can trust the Word of God
We have experience the claim of the Word of God
The Word of God works for us
We live by the Word of God!
