2021 1031 Psalm 19

Psalm 19:7 to 9

Psalm 19 reflects the relation of God in the written word

scripture and Spirit working together to declare Jesus

Jesus the perfect melding of Word and Spirit to bring the fullness of the divine

Psalm 19:7–9 NIV

The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous.

The Names of Revelation

Six Terms Used

law

statutes

precepts

commands

fear, or reverence

decrees

law is the fullness of God’s revealed will

the working out of this law is accurate and precise

there is authority embedded in every word

this revealed will brings about an obedience, a human response

our response is to be intelligent, well founded, based in trust and fulfilled in obedience

Nature of Revelation

The nature of God’s revelation

perfect

trustworthy

right

radiant

pure

firm and righteous

compare this to the world and its pronouncements

dependable not conditional or compromised

sincere and true not laced with agenda or fingers crossed

Action of Revelation

God’s Word brings action and defined outcomes to mankind

refreshes the soul

makes wise the simple

gives joy

gives light

John Lennon’s son quoted that he wanted to live in happiness

God says joy should be in our hearts

what else can give all these things

God’s Word speaks of itself

endures forever

solid

this is what we know