Psalm 119 The name Jehovah occurs twentytwo times

Psalm 119 The name Jehovah occurs twenty-two times in the Psalm. Nearly every verse speaks of God's revelation of Himself to man.

Summary of the whole psalm Those who have studied this divine hymn , and carefully noted each line of it, are amazed at the variety and profundity of the thought. Like all of Scripture, the more one studies it the fresher it becomes. This spiritual song, or sacred ode, is a little Bible, the Scriptures condensed.

Summary of the whole psalm Here a compendium of the whole of theology is briefly set forth. 1. It speaks of the author of that doctrine 2. Of it authority and certainty 3. It is declared that the doctrine, contained in the Apostolic and Prophetic books, is perfect and contains all things which are able to give us instruction unto everlasting salvation.

Summary of the whole psalm 4. 5. 6. 7. It affirms the perspicuity of the Scripture Its usefulness Its true and saving knowledge and interpretation. Its application; how, for instance things which we are taught in the word of God are to be manifested and reduced to practice, in piety, moderation, obedience, faith, and hope in temptations and adversities.

Summary The word is the happiness to those who walk by it Holiness to those who give heed to it Truth to those whose eyes the Lord opens by his Spirit Law to those whose heart he renews It gives perseverance by its promises Reveals the mercy and salvation of the Lord Awakens the comfort of hope in God Presents the Lord as the portion of the trusting soul Makes affliction instructive and chastening Gives a fellowship in the fear of the Lord A longing for the full peace of salvation It is faithful and immutable Commands the approval of the heart It is a light to the path from which to swerve is hateful It warrants the plea of innocence It is a testimony to God’s character and will A law of righteousness Warrants the cry for salvation Assures deliverance from affliction and from persecution without a cause And promises an answer in due time

What ought our response be to God’s Word? 1 -8 9 - 16 17 - 24 25 - 32 33 - 40 41 - 48 49 - 56 57 - 64 65 - 72 73 - 80 81 - 88 89 - 96 97 - 104 105 -112 113 -120 121 -128 129 -136 137 -144 145 -152 153 -160 161 -168 169 -176

119 He

119 Mem

Nun v. 105 -112 3. Thy word is to my feet a lamp, And to my path a light. I sworn have, and I will confirm To keep Thy judgments right. I’m humbled much; Lord, quicken me According to Thy word. Accept the offr’ings of my mouth; Teach me Thy judgments right. 4. My soul is ever in my hand; Thy law I never spurn. The wicked laid a snare, yet from Thy precepts I’ll not turn. I’m to Thy testimonies heir; They joy to my heart lend. My heart Thy statutes longs to keep Forever to the end.