God’s Word Hidden in the Heart Psalm 119:11
Our Relationship with God’s Word Psalm 119:9-16 A Desire for Holiness (v. 9a) When we value the world – James 4:4; 1 John 2:15 Desire purity – Matthew 5:8; 1 John 3:1-3 Put away sin – James 1:21
Our Relationship with God’s Word Psalm 119:9-16 A Desire for Holiness (v. 9a) An Understanding that God’s Word is the Only Way (v. 9b) It thoroughly equips us – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Spiritual substance is with God’s word – Colossians 2:1-10
Our Relationship with God’s Word Psalm 119:9-16 A Desire for Holiness (v. 9a) An Understanding that God’s Word is the Only Way (v. 9b) A Diligence in Seeking (v. 10) We MUST seek – Matthew 7:7-8 Diligence in study – 2 Timothy 2:15
Our Relationship with God’s Word Psalm 119:9-16 A Desire for Holiness (v. 9a) An Understanding that God’s Word is the Only Way (v. 9b) A Diligence in Seeking (v. 10) A Treasuring of God’s Word (vv. 11a, 12, 14, 16a) God’s word gives life – John 6:63, 68; 12:50 Treasure it, and protect it – Matthew 13:44-46 Our estimation of God’s word? – Psalm 19:7-11
Our Relationship with God’s Word Psalm 119:9-16 A Desire for Holiness (v. 9a) An Understanding that God’s Word is the Only Way (v. 9b) A Diligence in Seeking (v. 10) A Treasuring of God’s Word (vv. 11a, 12, 14, 16a) A Hatred of Sin (v. 11b) Hate and abhor evil – Proverbs 8:13; Psalm 97:10a; Romans 12:9; Psalm 119:104
Our Relationship with God’s Word Psalm 119:9-16 A Desire for Holiness (v. 9a) An Understanding that God’s Word is the Only Way (v. 9b) A Diligence in Seeking (v. 10) A Treasuring of God’s Word (vv. 11a, 12, 14, 16a) A Hatred of Sin (v. 11b) A Dwelling on God’s Word (vv. 13, 15) Walk in the Spirit – Galatians 5:25 Meditate and do – Joshua 1:8
Our Relationship with God’s Word Psalm 119:9-16 A Desire for Holiness (v. 9a) An Understanding that God’s Word is the Only Way (v. 9b) A Diligence in Seeking (v. 10) A Treasuring of God’s Word (vv. 11a, 12, 14, 16a) A Hatred of Sin (v. 11b) A Dwelling on God’s Word (vv. 13, 15) A Constant Remembrance of God’s Word (v. 16b) Examples – Matthew 19:3-6; 22:31-32
God’s Word Hidden in the Heart Displayed in the Life of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11) (vv. 1-4) – cf. Deuteronomy 8:1-5 (vv. 5-7) – cf. Deuteronomy 6:16-19 (vv. 8-10) – cf. Deuteronomy 6:10-15 (v. 11) – cf. James 4:7-8a Displayed in Our Own Lives False doctrine? – 1 John 4:1-3 Forsaking the Assembly? – Hebrews 10:24-25 Immorality? – 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
God’s Word Hidden in the Heart Psalm 119:11