KNOWING GOD’S WORDPart 1

© 2003 David K. Bernard

Psalm 119:11

A. Introduction

1. God’s Word is living and powerful, a discerner of the heart, Hebrews 4:12

2. Weapon against evil, Ephesians 6:17

3. Guide to salvation, II Timothy 3:15

4. Inspired of God, II Timothy 3:16

5. Guide to Christian living, II Timothy 3:17

6. Psalm 119: 22-stanza poem on God’s Word

B. The Blessing of God’s Word

1. Psalm 119:1-2

2. Leads to truth, verses 105, 130

3. Cleanses from sin, verse 9

4. Guards against sin, verse 11

5. Gives hope, verse 114

6. Provides direction, verse 133

7 Brings peace, verse 165

C. Relationship to God’s Word

1. Learn (read and study), verse 7

2. Meditate upon, verses 15, 97

3. Remember, verses 11, 16

4. Obey, verses 1-8

5. Rejoice & delight in, verses 162, 171, 174

6. Love, verses 97, 127, 163, 165, 167

D. Prayer and God’s Word

1. Ask God to help us understand His Word, verses 18, 33-34

2. Ask God to help us desire His Word, verses 35-36

3. Mix the Word with faith, Hebrews 4:2