1. God’s Right To Rule (Psalm 139:1-18)

2. Introduction The Majestic One –Supreme greatness (Psalms 93:1-5; 145:3-5) –In heaven (Hebrews 1:3; 8:1) –Invitation to worship Him (Psalm 95:1-6) –Apostles were eyewitnesses (2 Peter 1:16)

3. Introduction Beneficial for us –Not far away (Acts 17:27; Philippians 4:6) –Appreciate His majesty (Psalms 46:10)

4. Unlimited God (Psalm 139) Wisdom and knowledge (vv. 1-6) –Man’s wisdom limited (1 Corinthians 1:21-25) –Beyond our capabilities

5. Unlimited God (Psalm 139) Unlimited in location (vv. 7-12) –Cannot hide from God (Genesis 3:8; Jonah 1:3) –Need for reflection (Isaiah 6:1-5)

6. Unlimited God (Psalm 139) Unlimited in power (vv. 13-16) –Man’s power limited –Skillfully made

7. Limited Man (Isaiah 40) Not dependent on man (vv. 12-14) –Thinking so leads to idolatry –Man counsels God? (Acts 17:25)

8. Limited Man (Isaiah 40) God rules over man (vv. 15-17) –Nations like a drop in a bucket –Less than nothing

9. Limited Man (Isaiah 40) Idolatry not the answer (vv. 18-20) –Man turns to idolatry –God of money (Colossians 3:5; 1 Timothy 5:6; 6:9, 10)

10. Limited Man (Isaiah 40) Answer always there (vv. 21-26) –Consider the world and its rulers –Consider the stars

11. Limited Man (Isaiah 40) God rebukes man (vv. 27-31) –Brings God down to his level (Isaiah 55:8, 9) –Feeling that God has forsaken us (2 Timothy 4:16-18) –Feeling that God’s power is gone (Matthew 6:33; Philippians 4:13)

12. Conclusion God has the right to rule How can we understand this and remain disobedient?