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The Beauty and Power of God’s Two Revelations
Psalm 19
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God Has Revealed Himself To You
PSALM 19 T H E W O R D F G Structure is Poetic Imagery The Majesty, Supremacy Weaves them together: C. S. Lewis Paid Tribute God Has Revealed Himself To You
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Unswerving Trust In God v.14 One of the Most Magnificent Writings
“O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer” How does David get to this point of unswerving Trust in God?
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I. The General Revelation of God in Creation
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Psalm 19:1-6 (NKJV) The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. 2 Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard. 4 Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun, 5 Which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoices like a strong man to run its race. 6 Its rising is from one end of heaven, And its circuit to the other end; And there is nothing hidden from its heat. T H E W O R D F G d
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Creation Declares The Glory – Majesty - Splendor
W O R L D S P A K Creation Declares The Glory – Majesty - Splendor “The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament (expanse) shows His handiwork. (v. 1) “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead (Divine Nature), so that they are without excuse….” (Rom. 1:20) Creation Is Speaking
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How Creation Is Speaking
L D S P A K How Creation Is Speaking Speaks Continuously (19:2) “Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge”. Speaks Abundantly (Rom. 1:20) “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead” Speaks Universally (19:4) “Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their utterances to the end of the world.”
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God’s Crowning Achievement (4-6)
L D S P A K Sun Described as God’s Crowning Achievement (4-6) Implications of Creation: Creator Wisdom Power “Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun, which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices like a strong man to run its race. Its rising is from one end of heaven, and its circuit to the other end; and there is nothing hidden from its heat.”
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II. The Special Revelation of God In Scripture
W O R D F G II. The Special Revelation of God In Scripture
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The Two Revelations Appear Together Naturally
D F G No conflict between Bernard Ramm Declared: Value creation – Cherish the Scriptures.
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General Revelation Insufficient
Fall Redemption Cross Grace c
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Special Revelation Sufficient
The character of God The origin of man The origin of evil Redemption in Christ Man’s destiny
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Greatest Act of Special Revelation
H E W O R D F G “God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high” (Heb. 1:1-3; Jno. 14:7-9).
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Psalm 19:7-9 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; 8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. T H E W O R D F G
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Six Terms For God’s Word Six Adjectives to Describe The Word
Six Statements of What the Word Does
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(1) The LAW of the LORD is PERFECT, RESTORING the soul;
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(2) The TESTIMONY of the Lord is SURE, MAKING WISE the simple.
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(3) The SATUTES (precepts) of the Lord are RIGHT, REJOICING the heart.
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(4) The COMMANDMENT of the Lord is PURE, ENLIGHTENING the eyes.
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(5) The FEAR of the Lord is CLEAN, ENDURING forever.
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(6) The JUDGMENTS of the Lord are TRUE, and RIGHTEOUS altogether.
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Summarize the Benefits
W O R D F G The Benefit of Life Rom. 6:17-18 The Benefit of Wisdom Col. 2:2-3 The Benefit of Joy Rom. 15:13
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Many Passages T H E W O R D F G "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night" (Psa. 1:1-2)
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The Scriptures Should Be Desired Passionately
W O R D F G The Scriptures Should Be Desired Passionately
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What Is The World’s Greatest Treasure?
(1) More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold (10) T H E W O R D F G “The law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of coins of gold and silver.” Psa. 119:72 What Is The World’s Greatest Treasure?
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(2) They are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.
D F G They have the ability to fill us and enrich our lives. “Filled to the measure of all the fullness of God” Eph. 3:19
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(3) By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
F G Escape consequences of sin and guilt of sin Rewards now Eternal life in the heavenly city Matt. 6:19-21
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III. Conclusion David’s Response
T H E W O R D F G III. Conclusion David’s Response
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David’s Prayer For Forgiveness
T H E W O R D F G Acquit me of hidden faults V.12 Deliver me from Presumptuous (willful) sins Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight. Actions and motives
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