1. In our lesson we are examining 2 of God's attributes that David wrote about in this Psalm. a. First, God is all knowing -- He is "omniscient." b. Second, God is present everywhere -- He is "omnipresent." 2. Reflecting upon God's attributes led David to do two things. a. He offered praise to God. b. He wanted his life to be right with God. Discussion: I. DAVID BEGAN IN VS.1-6 BY SHOWING HOW WELL GOD KNEW HIM
A. As we examine these verses we see that: 1. David made a general statement about God's personal knowledge of him (vs.1) 2. David stated that God knew his movements, his thoughts, and his words (vs.2-4) 3. David mentioned how God had blessed him and influenced him (vs.5) 4. David was overwhelmed by God's knowledge (vs.6, 17-18). B. Application: 1. The Scriptures teach that God is in heaven (Matthew 6:9). 2. Although God is in heaven, we must not think He is so distant that He cannot see us or that He is not aware of our actions (Hebrews 4:13). 3. God certainly is "omniscient." II. DAVID CONTINUED IN VS.7-16 BY SHOWING THAT HE WAS ALWAYS IN GOD'S PRESENCE
A. As we examine these verses we see that: 1. David knew that God was always present, regardless of his location and the time of day (vs.7-12) 2. David acknowledged being in God's presence even while he was in his mother's womb (vs.13-16) 3. David was led to praise God (vs.14a). B. Application: 1. Fleeing from God's presence is impossible (Jonah 1:3; 2:1-2). 2. The Lord will not leave His followers (Hebrews 13:5b). 3. God certainly is "omnipresent." III. DAVID INDICATED IN VS.19-24 THAT HE WANTED HIS LIFE TO BE RIGHT WITH GOD
A. As we examine these verses we see that: 1. David wanted to avoid wicked people (vs.19-22) a. He realized that God knows the deeds of wicked people and that God will punish them. b. This led David to consider such people to be his enemies. 2. David asked God to search him, try him, correct him, and lead him (vs.23-24). B. Application: 1. The Lord wants His people to avoid evil associates (1 Corinthians 15:33). 2. The Lord wants His people to examine themselves (2 Corinthians 13:5a). 3. The Lord judges the hearts of His people (Jeremiah 17:10). Conclusion:
1. Let us remember that God is all knowing. 2. Let us remember that God is always present. 3. Let us regularly make the appeal that David made in Psalm 139:23-24.
