Psalm 119 Part 5
Verses 33-40
In the Acrostic this section begins with
HE the fifth letter in the Hebrew alphabet.
33 ¶ Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes;
and I shall keep it unto the end.
34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law;
yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
35 ¶ Make me to go in the path of thy commandments;
for therein do I delight.
36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
37 ¶ Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity;
and quicken thou me in thy way.
38 ¶ Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
39 ¶ Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
40 ¶ Behold, I have longed after thy precepts:
quicken me in thy righteousness.
I have just noticed that most of these verses has a request and a statement towards God.
Often times in this Psalm that pattern is followed
but this section seems to me to be the first section
that most of the verses has BOTH a request
and a statement within each verse.
It's like the Psalmist knew he could not live for the Lord God,
the way he desired without God's help.
That is true of us today we could not live for God without the Holy Spirit's help.
Let's break the verses down into requests and statements:
Requests:
33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes
34 Give me understanding
35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments
36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity;
and quicken thou me in thy way.
38 Stablish thy word unto thy servant
39 Turn away my reproach which I fear
40 ... quicken me in thy righteousness.
Statements the Psalmist made towards God.
33 ...the way thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.
34 ...and I shall keep thy law; yea,
I shall observe it with my whole heart.
35 ...the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
38 ...thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
39 ...for thy judgments are good.
40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts
The Statements are a combination of facts, he knows about God
and pledges, promises he made with God.
You could even say they were a Heart Covenant with God.
But there were more Requests made to God then Statements
because without the Lord's help, none of us can live Holy for him,
and especially not with our whole heart.
The next 2 paragraphs:
I had previously begun to touch upon in answer to a question.
In the Old Testament they had to obey the 10 Commandments.
In a sense they are external laws from God, of what actions not to do.
But Jesus and the New Testament goes to the root of things, to our heart.
Not only are we not supposed to murder we are also commanded not to hate.
Not only are we not supposed to steal, we are commanded to not even covet.
This one about not coveting is mentioned not only in the New Testament
but is also in the Old Testament.
Not only are we not supposed to commit adultery,
we are also commanded to not even lust.
God knew that humans sin in their heart so even in the Old Testament;
once He spelled out His Laws for His people, He began to instruct about the heart condition
in the Old Testament foreshadowing Jesus' teaching
and the coming of the Holy Spirit to dwell inside of us
bringing us the presence of God into our inner most being.
Psalms were written as songs to be sung.
Sometimes they were songs of Praise
and sometimes they were Prayerful songs.
Psalm 119 is mostly an instructional song to learn of God's Word
but this section could literally be prayed.
Watch:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes;
and I shall keep it unto the end.
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law;
yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Make me to go in the path of thy commandments;
for therein do I delight.
Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity;
and quicken thou me in thy way.
Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts:
quicken me in thy righteousness.
We ask this, In the Name of Jesus.
Amen.
Pray the above prayer with sincerity and God WILL answer it.
It is a prayer based on His Word so He will help you live for Him.
May you be blessed as you grow in God's Word!
Showing posts with label God's commandments. Show all posts
Showing posts with label God's commandments. Show all posts
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Psalm 119 Part 3 (Verses17-24)
Psalm 119 Part 3
( Verses17-24 )
Psalm 119 is an Alphabetical Acrostic in which each section of 8
verses starts with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet and then the next 8
verses start with the next Hebrew letter in that alphabet.
Verses 17-24
begin with GIMEL the third letter in the Hebrew alphabet.
This section of 8 verses is about spiritual enlightenment
of God Himself, the Psalmist's relationship with God,
and God's judgment upon the proud and erring sinners.
17 ¶ Deal bountifully with thy servant,
that I may live, and keep thy word.
18 ¶ Open thou mine eyes,
that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
19 ¶ I am a stranger in the earth:
hide not thy commandments from me.
20 ¶ My soul breaketh for the longing
that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
21 ¶ Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed,
which do err from thy commandments.
22 ¶ Remove from me reproach and contempt;
for I have kept thy testimonies.
23 ¶ Princes also did sit and speak against me:
but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
24 ¶ Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.
Now for the verse by verse expository.
17 ¶ Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
God does deal with us bountifully, especially since as believers we
are heirs and joint heirs with Jesus Christ.
18 ¶ Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
When we repent of our sins and believe in Christ, our spiritual eyes
are opened to the wondrous things of God.
19 ¶ I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
A cross-reference is Psalm 39:12 and states that we are strangers and sojourners.
Hebrews 11 tells us that those that died in faith were strangers and
pilgrims seeking a better country, a heavenly country.
This should also be true of us, that we are looking forward to our
heavenly home to the point that we are strangers to the world's ways.
20 ¶ My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
Our heart should have such intense desires for the Lord's ways that
our heart breaks for God's ways and judgments.
21 ¶ Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
22 ¶ Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
23 ¶ Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
We see here God's judgment upon the proud and erring sinners, and
that the Psalmist knows God justifies those that serve Him.
Now of course under grace if the proud and erring, believe in Jesus
Christ, humble themselves with repentance, God will reveal His mercy
and grace.
24 ¶ Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.
The testimonies of God, the Word of God, are filled with promises to us believers,
of course God's testimonies are our delight.
Delight thyself also in the LORD;
and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Psalm 37:4
May you delight in the Lord's presence as you worship our
Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ and be blessed in His presence.
Amen!
Though I am not asking questions;
please comment on my lessons or pick what verse
stands out most to you and comment on that verse.
( Verses17-24 )
Psalm 119 is an Alphabetical Acrostic in which each section of 8
verses starts with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet and then the next 8
verses start with the next Hebrew letter in that alphabet.
Verses 17-24
begin with GIMEL the third letter in the Hebrew alphabet.
This section of 8 verses is about spiritual enlightenment
of God Himself, the Psalmist's relationship with God,
and God's judgment upon the proud and erring sinners.
17 ¶ Deal bountifully with thy servant,
that I may live, and keep thy word.
18 ¶ Open thou mine eyes,
that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
19 ¶ I am a stranger in the earth:
hide not thy commandments from me.
20 ¶ My soul breaketh for the longing
that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
21 ¶ Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed,
which do err from thy commandments.
22 ¶ Remove from me reproach and contempt;
for I have kept thy testimonies.
23 ¶ Princes also did sit and speak against me:
but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
24 ¶ Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.
Now for the verse by verse expository.
17 ¶ Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
God does deal with us bountifully, especially since as believers we
are heirs and joint heirs with Jesus Christ.
18 ¶ Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
When we repent of our sins and believe in Christ, our spiritual eyes
are opened to the wondrous things of God.
19 ¶ I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
A cross-reference is Psalm 39:12 and states that we are strangers and sojourners.
Hebrews 11 tells us that those that died in faith were strangers and
pilgrims seeking a better country, a heavenly country.
This should also be true of us, that we are looking forward to our
heavenly home to the point that we are strangers to the world's ways.
20 ¶ My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
Our heart should have such intense desires for the Lord's ways that
our heart breaks for God's ways and judgments.
21 ¶ Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
22 ¶ Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
23 ¶ Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
We see here God's judgment upon the proud and erring sinners, and
that the Psalmist knows God justifies those that serve Him.
Now of course under grace if the proud and erring, believe in Jesus
Christ, humble themselves with repentance, God will reveal His mercy
and grace.
24 ¶ Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.
The testimonies of God, the Word of God, are filled with promises to us believers,
of course God's testimonies are our delight.
Delight thyself also in the LORD;
and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Psalm 37:4
May you delight in the Lord's presence as you worship our
Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ and be blessed in His presence.
Amen!
Though I am not asking questions;
please comment on my lessons or pick what verse
stands out most to you and comment on that verse.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Lesson 2 Psalm 119:9-16
Psalm 119:9-16
These verses in the Acrostic start with the Hebrew letter BETH.
9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?
taking heed thereto according to thy word.
10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.
13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
(KJV)
This week in these verses we will look at some of the things that this section tells us God's Word, the Holy Bible does.
The Word Cleanses(9) and helps us to not wander(10) when we learn and obey it.
This ties in with verse 11 where the Psalmist realizes when hiding the Word in his/her heart, that will give the guidance to avoid sinning against God.
Verses 12-16 we see the Psalmist allowing the Lord to teach us and delighting in His statutes(laws), while rejoicing in His testimonies.
The Psalmist declaring God's judgments, respects the Lord's Ways,
meditates in His precepts and will not forget God's Word.
Statutes, judgments, testimonies, "thy ways", precepts, and "thy Word" are all ways of saying God's Holy Word, The Bible and His ways for us.
So to summarize if we even just TRY to practice Psalm 119 verses 9 through 16 then surely we will begin to grow spiritually and become a stronger Christian.
The Holy Spirit honors God's Word so if you are obeying The Word of God, He too will help you grow in these areas.
May you be blessed as you grow in God's Word!
These verses in the Acrostic start with the Hebrew letter BETH.
9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?
taking heed thereto according to thy word.
10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.
13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
(KJV)
This week in these verses we will look at some of the things that this section tells us God's Word, the Holy Bible does.
The Word Cleanses(9) and helps us to not wander(10) when we learn and obey it.
This ties in with verse 11 where the Psalmist realizes when hiding the Word in his/her heart, that will give the guidance to avoid sinning against God.
Verses 12-16 we see the Psalmist allowing the Lord to teach us and delighting in His statutes(laws), while rejoicing in His testimonies.
The Psalmist declaring God's judgments, respects the Lord's Ways,
meditates in His precepts and will not forget God's Word.
Statutes, judgments, testimonies, "thy ways", precepts, and "thy Word" are all ways of saying God's Holy Word, The Bible and His ways for us.
So to summarize if we even just TRY to practice Psalm 119 verses 9 through 16 then surely we will begin to grow spiritually and become a stronger Christian.
The Holy Spirit honors God's Word so if you are obeying The Word of God, He too will help you grow in these areas.
May you be blessed as you grow in God's Word!
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