let us glorify god for supplying his word (philippians 4:19-20)
Introduction:
1. We learn from vs.20 that glory is to be given to God forever. 2. One reason why God deserves to be glorified is revealed in vs.19 -- "God shall supply all our needs." 3. This morning we examined 5 special needs that God supplies His children. 4. This evening we are concentrating on one particular need -- "instruction." 5. Our lesson is based on Psalm 119. a. It describes God's Word. b. It shows how God's people have certain responsibilities that relate to His Word. c. It reveals some of the special blessings available to those who fulfill the responsibilities that God has given in connection with His Word. 6. After studying this Psalm, "let us glorify God for supplying His Word." Discussion: I. FIRST, LET US OBSERVE THAT GOD'S WORD IS DESCRIBED
A. It is valuable (vs.72). B. It is faithful (vs.86a). C. It is settled (vs.89). D. It is sweet (vs.103). E. It is right (vs.128). F. It is wonderful (vs.129). G. It is pure (vs.140). H. It is truth (vs.151). I. It is everlasting (vs.160). II. LET US NEXT OBSERVE THAT GOD'S PEOPLE HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES THAT RELATE TO HIS WORD
A. God's people must have vision to appreciate His Word (vs.18). B. God's Word is to be: 1. kept and observed (vs.34) 2. trusted (vs.42) 3. loved (vs.47-48) 4. learned (vs.73) 5. meditated upon (vs.97) 6. respected (vs.117). III. LET US ALSO OBSERVE THAT GOD PROVIDES SPECIAL BLESSINGS TO THOSE WHO FULFILL THESE RESPONSIBILITIES THAT RELATE TO HIS WORD
A. (vs.1) Those who "walk in the law of the Lord" are "blessed." B. Blessings include: 1. cleansing (vs.9) 2. power to overcome temptation (vs.11) 3. strength (vs.28) 4. hope (vs.49) 5. fellowship (vs.63) 6. understanding (vs.104) 7. light (vs.105) 8. joy (vs.162) 9. peace (vs.165) 10. understanding (vs.169). Conclusion:
1. All of this valuable information concerning God's Word is found in one Psalm. 2. Let us search all the Scriptures regularly and diligently to learn as much as possible. 3. "Let us glorify God for supplying His Word."
