2. God’s Word Hidden in the Heart
Psalm 119:11

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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)
Walk in the Spirit – Galatians 5:25
Meditate and do – Joshua 1:8

9. 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

10. 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

11. God’s Word Hidden in the Heart
Psalm 119:11