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Psalms: Transforming the Heart • Sermon • Submitted
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· 3 viewsEmotions are both complicated and complex, both mysterious and mystifying. Even the experts are not sure what causes us to experience emotions. Both social science and neurobiology have tried, to no avail, to explain the origin of emotions. And for Christians, emotions can be troubling, frustrating, and untrustworthy. Some emotions seem deeply spiritual; other emotions seem downright sinful. God created us to experience emotions, yet there are still godly and ungodly ways to manage them. This 12-session course on the Book of Psalms will help you sort this out.
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A good start to a day
A good start to a day
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night in which he was betrayed took bread, and after he had given thanks he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
In the same way, he also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, every time you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For every time you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
What to do? What to do?
What to do? What to do?
I. You have one mouth, but two ears - listen twice as much as you speak.
I. You have one mouth, but two ears - listen twice as much as you speak.
II. God speaks:
II. God speaks:
A. He speaks through Creation (1-6)
A. He speaks through Creation (1-6)
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge.
There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard;
yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun,
which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy, and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and nothing is hid from its heat.
B. He speaks through the Word (7-11)
B. He speaks through the Word (7-11)
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple;
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple;
the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes;
the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
Psalm 19:11 (NRSV)
Moreover by them is your servant warned; in (not “for”) keeping them there is great reward.
A. What the Bible is.
(1) The perfect law—There is no error in the Bible, either in historical fact or in spiritual truth. Of course, the Bible records the lies of men and of Satan, but the total message of the Bible is that of truth. See Ps. 119:128 and 160.
(2) The sure testimony—The Word does not change; it is sure and steadfast, Ps. 119:89. It is God’s testimony to man, His witness of what is true and right. See Matt. 5:18.
(3) The right statutes—“Statutes” means “precepts, rules for daily living.” Some rules are wrong rules; God’s Word is right. Obeying the Word brings blessing to daily life.
(4) The pure commandment—See Pss. 12:6; 119:140; Prov. 30:5. The “sacred books” of some world religions are anything but pure, but God’s Word is pure, even when dealing with sin. Nothing in the Bible, rightly understood, could lead a person into sin.
(5) The clean fear of the Lord—The phrase “fear of the Lord” (v. 9) is another reference to “the Law,” since the Word of God produces a reverence for God. See Deut. 4:10; Ps. 111:10. To fear God makes a person clean; to worship heathen idols makes a person filthy.
(6) True, righteous judgments—God’s evaluations of men and things are true; He knows all things completely. It pays for the Christian to believe what God says and not to depend on his own evaluation. Lot made this mistake and lost everything.
(7) Better than gold—What a treasure is the Bible (Ps. 119:72; Prov. 8:10; 16:16).
(8) Sweeter than honey (Ps. 119:103)—The spiritual Christian does not need the artificial things of this world for satisfaction; the Word satisfies the spiritual appetite.
B. What the Bible does.
(1) Converts—This is the same as “restores” in Ps. 23:3. The Word converts the sinner from his ways and restores the saint when he wanders. It refreshes and heals.
(2) Makes wise—Read Ps. 119:97–104; Isa. 8:20; Jer. 8:9; Col. 1:9; James 1:5.
(3) Rejoices—The spiritual believer finds joy in the Word (Jer. 15:16).
(4) Enlightens—“The entrance (opening) of Your words gives light” (Ps. 119:130, nkjv).
(5) Endures—Other books fade and are forgotten, but God’s Word remains. Many a hammer has been worn out on the anvil of God’s Word!
(6) Enriches—It is better than gold or silver (Prov. 3:13–15).
(7) Satisfies—The honey satisfies the body; the Word satisfies the soul.
(8) Warns—It is better to prevent sin and avoid trouble than to confess sin and try to remedy mistakes. Knowing the Word and obeying it guides the believer on the safe path. See Prov. 2.
(9) Rewards—Money cannot buy the rewards of a godly life: a clean conscience, a pure heart, joy, peace, and answered prayer. Note that v. 11 says there is a reward in keeping the Word, not for keeping it. The reward comes in the doing: “This man shall be blessed in his doing” (James 1:25).
C. He speaks to the Soul (12-14)
C. He speaks to the Soul (12-14)
But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults.
Keep back your servant also from the insolent; do not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.