1. Nourishment for the Soul

2. “The book of Psalms is God’s prescription for a complacent church, because through it He reveals how great, wonderful, magnificent, wise, and utterly awe-inspiring He is.” –NIV Bible Commentary “The book of Psalms is God’s prescription for a complacent church, because through it He reveals how great, wonderful, magnificent, wise, and utterly awe-inspiring He is.” –NIV Bible Commentary

3. Revelation for the Soul

4. “I take this to be the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the greatest lyrics in the world.” -C.S. Lewis “I take this to be the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the greatest lyrics in the world.” -C.S. Lewis Revelation for the Soul

5. God reveals Himself through creation Revelation for the Soul

6. Psalm 19:1-6 (NET Bible) For the music director; a psalm of David. 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork. 2 Day after day it speaks out; night after night it reveals his greatness. 3 There is no actual speech or word, nor is its voice literally heard. 4 Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun. 5 Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber; like a strong man it enjoys running its course. 6 It emerges from the distant horizon, and goes from one end of the sky to the other; nothing can escape its heat.

7. “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” -Henry David Thoreau “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” -Henry David Thoreau Revelation for the Soul

8. God reveals Himself through creation Revelation for the Soul

9. God reveals Himself through creation God reveals Himself through His Word God reveals Himself through creation God reveals Himself through His Word Revelation for the Soul

10. Psalm 19:7-10 (NET Bible) 7 The law of the L ORD is perfect and preserves one’s life. The rules set down by the L ORD are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced. 8 The L ORD ’s precepts are fair and make one joyful. The L ORD ’s commands are pure and give insight for life. 9 The commands to fear the L ORD are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the L ORD are trustworthy and absolutely just. 10 They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.

11. Revelation for the Soul Lawperfectrestores one’s soul Rulesreliableimpart wisdom Preceptsfairmake one joyful Commandspuregive insight Fearrightendures forever Judgmentstrustworthyjust

12. God reveals Himself through creation God reveals Himself through His Word God reveals Himself through creation God reveals Himself through His Word Revelation for the Soul

13. God reveals Himself through creation God reveals Himself through His Word God requires a response to His revelation God reveals Himself through creation God reveals Himself through His Word God requires a response to His revelation Revelation for the Soul

14. Psalm 19:11-14 (NET Bible) 11 Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward. 12 Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of. 13 Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion. 14 May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O L ORD, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.

15. How is your soul? Do you take time to listen to creation’s message about God’s character? Is the perfect Law of the Lord restoring your soul? Do you value the Scriptures more than worldly possessions? Do you humbly respond to God’s Word with your conduct, words, and thoughts? How is your soul? Do you take time to listen to creation’s message about God’s character? Is the perfect Law of the Lord restoring your soul? Do you value the Scriptures more than worldly possessions? Do you humbly respond to God’s Word with your conduct, words, and thoughts? Nourishment for the Soul

16. Psalm 19:14 (NET Bible) 14 May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O L ORD, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.