Psalm 19
God’s revelation of Himself to
people
- vv. 1-6 General revelation to
all—creation, beauty
- vv. 7-11 Specific
revelation through His Word—more info than just creation
- Note verse 11—“servant warned—in keeping, great reward”
- Knowledge of God is not enough
- Needs to connect to obedient living
- vv. 12-14—How to live
- How can one discern his errors? (Word reveals)
b.
Forgive my
hidden faults—things we aren’t aware of—often sins of omission or things done
unintentionally—not aware of
- Keep servant from willful sins—sins of
commission—committing—aware, but don’t care or do anyway
i.
Willful sins often lead to
captivity—bondage—slavery to sin
ii.
Let me confess these before
they enslave me
iii.
We are blameless/innocent
only through the mercy and forgiveness of God—through Jesus
- Good prayer—“Let the words/meditation be acceptable
- What comes out of my mouth
- What I think about—ponder
- Where do these all come from? (heart—what is within)
- How does one let only good come from mouth—good in what we think about/ponder?
i.
Remembering God when we see
creation
ii.
Staying in His Word
iii.
Will lead to confession of
sin and attempting to stay away from sin
What pleases God will be what is
best for us—“May the words/meditation be acceptable in Your sight.”
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