1. Don McClain 1 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

2. Psalms 19:1-14 (NKJV) 1 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 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, Don McClain 2 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

3. Psalms 19:1-14 (NKJV) 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. 7 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; Don McClain 3 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

4. Psalms 19:1-14 (NKJV) 9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward. 12 Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. Don McClain 4 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

5. Psalms 19:1-14 (NKJV) 13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression. 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Don McClain 5 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

6.  The Universe Demands A Designer – (1)  Declares The Power, Wisdom & Knowledge of God – (2)  Declares God’s Existence To All – (3,4, cf. Rom 1:20)  The Order of Things Declares God’s Control – (5,6) Don McClain 6 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

7.  In observing nature, if we see our Creator, that ought to prompt us to seek Him further.  In observing nature, if we see our Creator, that ought to prompt us to seek Him further. Don McClain 7 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

8.  God’s word is described with 6 different words, 6 qualities and 6 different effects.  God’s word is described with 6 different words, 6 qualities and 6 different effects. Don McClain 8 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

9. (7)The law of the L ORD is perfect,converting the soul; (7) The testimony of the L ORD is sure, making wise the simple; (8)The statutes of the L ORD are right,rejoicing the heart; (8) The commandment of the L ORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; (9)The fear of the L ORD is clean,enduring forever; (9) The judgments of the L ORD are true and righteous altogether. Don McClain 9 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

10.  More to be desired than anything in this world (10; cf Mat 13:44-46; 16:24-26)  Should be delightful to us - it is loved; it is pleasant; it is agreeable – (Ps 119:103)  Provides instruction, guidance & rebuke – (Ps 119:11; Pr 6:22,23)  “And in keeping them there is great reward” – (Jam 1:25)  “And in keeping them there is great reward” – (Jam 1:25) Don McClain 10 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

11.  The need for self examination – (12; 2 Cor 13:5)  The need to be genuine - (12; cf Heb 4:13; Rom 2:16)  The need to pray for God to keep us from temptation and from the bondage of sin – (13; John 8:34; Rom 6:1)  The need to desire to stand justified before God – (13; Ps 119:133; Rom 6:13)  The need to desire to stand justified before God – (13; Ps 119:133; Rom 6:13) Don McClain 11 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

12. Psalms 19:14 (NKJV) 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Don McClain 12 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

13. Colossians 1:10 (NKJV) 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; Don McClain 13 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

14. 1 John 3:22 (NKJV) 22 And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. Don McClain 14 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

15. Don McClain 15 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008

16. Don McClain 16 W. 65th St church of Christ - December 7, 2008