Psalm 139 We are Significant People Our significance comes from God knowing us, being present with us, having created us, and guiding us.

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Psalm 139 We are Significant People Our significance comes from God knowing us, being present with us, having created us, and guiding us.

Overview “The Hound of Heaven” – poem by Francis Thompson One of the “summits” of OT poetry Provides the basis for our significance God has something significant for your life I am significant because God knows me, is present with me, created me and guides me.

The Flow of Thought Verses 1 – 6 God’s Omniscience How well does God know me? Verses 19 – 24, The Destructiveness of Sin & Evil How do I respond to evil within and without? Verses 7 – 12 God’s Omnipresence Just how near is God to me? Verses 13 – 18 God’s Omnipotence When did God get to know me?

Verses 1 – 6 God’s Omniscience How well does God know me? Verse 1 – The theme of the Psalm Verses 2, 3 – God encompasses us at all times Verses 4,5 – A prime proof of God’s omniscience Verse 6 – God’s knowledge of us is overwhelming.

Verses 7 – 12, God’s Omnipresence Just how near is God to me? Verse 7 – Two possibilities Verses 8, 9 – You can’t outrun God! Verse – The comforting assurance of God’s abiding presence.

Verses 13 – 18 God’s Omnipotence When did God get to know me? Verse 13 – “For” (explains what precedes) Verse 14 – Valuing what God has done in us. Verses 15,16 – God superintends human birth. Verses 17, 18 – We are never out of God’s mind.

How do I respond to evil within & without Verses 19 – 22, “God’s enemies are my enemies. Verses 23 – 24, A prayer for God’s searchlight and for His leadership. Verses – Response to Evil

Conclusion I am significant because God knows me, God is present with me, God created me and God guides me. God has something significant for my life I desire a full and open relationship with Him