Psalm 119

01 Mar

Psalm 119 #2 Treasure in the Heart

Treasure In The Heart I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:9-11 INTRODUCTION:  John Ruskin lived in the nineteenth century.  He was not a theologian or a minister.  He was probably the most influential art critic of 19th century England and helped form the tastes of her Victorian era.  However, he was raised by a godly mother who insisted that he memorize large portions of Scripture.  Some of the passages he memorized as...

01 Mar

Psalm 119 #1 Door Way To Delight

Doorway To Delight Open my eyes that I may see the wonderful things in Your law.  Psalm 119:18 BACKGROUND:  When most people think of Psalm 119, they do not think of delight; duty maybe, but not delight.  After all, it is the longest chapter in the Bible.  And, how can you get excited about law, word, precepts, commandments, testimony, statutes and decrees?  It seems so impersonal and laborious.  It may be exciting for a legalist or a lawyer, but not an ordinary...

30 Jan

Delight in God’s Decrees

Open my eyes that I may see the wonderful things in Your law. “Psalm 119:18” BACKGROUND: When most people think of Psalm 119, they do not think of delight; duty maybe, but not delight. After all, it is the longest chapter in the Bible. And, how can you get excited about law, word, precepts, commandments, testimony, statutes and decrees? It seems so impersonal and laborious. It may be exciting for a legalist or a lawyer, but not an ordinary...