Our Wonderful God
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Psalm 19:1–14
Psalm 19:1–14
I. The Glory of The Lord, 1–6
I. The Glory of The Lord, 1–6
A. Of course one of our main senses, sight. We see what God has done, what God has made don’t we? God is Showing us, I learned in Seminary, Natural Revelation..........The Psalmist tells us in chapter 19 verses 1-2.
A. Of course one of our main senses, sight. We see what God has done, what God has made don’t we? God is Showing us, I learned in Seminary, Natural Revelation..........The Psalmist tells us in chapter 19 verses 1-2.
Psalm 19:1–2 “1 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.” All the stars, moon, sun, and planets show the glory of God, day in, day out.
Psalm 19:1–2 “1 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.” All the stars, moon, sun, and planets show the glory of God, day in, day out.
B. Do we observe, feel, the presence and the Silence of God?—Psalm 19:3–4 “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,” The more man studies the universe, the more he realizes the greatness of its Creator.
B. Do we observe, feel, the presence and the Silence of God?—Psalm 19:3–4 “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,” The more man studies the universe, the more he realizes the greatness of its Creator.
C. Did any of you observe the Splendor of God this past week? I sure did.....In Chapter 19: verses 5, 6.
C. Did any of you observe the Splendor of God this past week? I sure did.....In Chapter 19: verses 5, 6.
Psalm 19:5–6 “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. Here we see the greatness of God. All things were made by Him—
Psalm 19:5–6 “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. Here we see the greatness of God. All things were made by Him—
Listen to this church.........
Listen to this church.........
John 1:3 “3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.”
John 1:3 “3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.”
Colossians 1:16–17 “16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.”
Colossians 1:16–17 “16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.”
Is there any room for doubt? Is there any room for misunderstanding? Is there any reason for us to not be praising our Father for all creation?
Is there any room for doubt? Is there any room for misunderstanding? Is there any reason for us to not be praising our Father for all creation?
If we sit down, like we are now, take a minute or so and write down the first thing that God has instructed us to be doing, what would you be writing down?
If we sit down, like we are now, take a minute or so and write down the first thing that God has instructed us to be doing, what would you be writing down?
Of course we would be writing down that we are to be praising our Father. We would be writing down, to be loving Jesus and others as we have been instructed Right?
Of course we would be writing down that we are to be praising our Father. We would be writing down, to be loving Jesus and others as we have been instructed Right?
We are to be telling all about Cross, Jesus’ blood shed on the cross for us, His body broken so that we might be saved. That is the focus of our being really, to win souls for the Kingdom of God!!!!!!
We are to be telling all about Cross, Jesus’ blood shed on the cross for us, His body broken so that we might be saved. That is the focus of our being really, to win souls for the Kingdom of God!!!!!!
II. The law, what we are instructed to do.—vv. 7–10
II. The law, what we are instructed to do.—vv. 7–10
A. God’s law, God’s instruction, Perfection to go by from His word in scripture.
A. God’s law, God’s instruction, Perfection to go by from His word in scripture.
Psalm 19:7 “7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;”
Psalm 19:7 “7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;”
1. Do we have the mindset that when we see family, when we see old friends that you know are not saved, is our hearts in the “Saving” mode? What do we do when we find a great deal on-Hmmmmmm bacon, we reach out and tell our family don’t we? What about lawn fertilizer at Menards? We call our neighbors or buddies don’t we?
It’s important isn’t it? So, what about converting the souls of these people that God has put in our lives?
1. Do we have the mindset that when we see family, when we see old friends that you know are not saved, is our hearts in the “Saving” mode? What do we do when we find a great deal on-Hmmmmmm bacon, we reach out and tell our family don’t we? What about lawn fertilizer at Menards? We call our neighbors or buddies don’t we?
It’s important isn’t it? So, what about converting the souls of these people that God has put in our lives?
2. Simple—tests the sure, makes simple the wise. So simple that all may understand. No one can deny the word of God. We don’t understand because we don’t read, we don’t read because we are lazy, we are lazy because we are not doing what God says to be doing.
2. Simple—tests the sure, makes simple the wise. So simple that all may understand. No one can deny the word of God. We don’t understand because we don’t read, we don’t read because we are lazy, we are lazy because we are not doing what God says to be doing.
B. Isn’t is a wonderful when you know or realize that you have just done something out of Purity? It kind of lightens up our heart doesn't it? Purity, picking up a piece of trash from the sidewalk, opening a door for someone, greeting a stranger with a “good morning.”
B. Isn’t is a wonderful when you know or realize that you have just done something out of Purity? It kind of lightens up our heart doesn't it? Purity, picking up a piece of trash from the sidewalk, opening a door for someone, greeting a stranger with a “good morning.”
Psalm 19:8 “8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; “
Psalm 19:8 “8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; “
The commandments of the Lord enlighten the spiritual eyes and help man understand God’s Word and will.
The commandments of the Lord enlighten the spiritual eyes and help man understand God’s Word and will.
C. Pricelessness, remember that TV commercial? Wasn’t it the Discover Card I believe, PRICELESS! God’s Word is Priceless!
C. Pricelessness, remember that TV commercial? Wasn’t it the Discover Card I believe, PRICELESS! God’s Word is Priceless!
1. Divine—The judgments (decisions) of the Lord are true, righteous, and eternal. They are also fair. FAIR.......Do we know that God’s ways are fair to us sinners?
1. Divine—The judgments (decisions) of the Lord are true, righteous, and eternal. They are also fair. FAIR.......Do we know that God’s ways are fair to us sinners?
Psalm 19:9–10 “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.
Psalm 19:9–10 “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.
2. Desired, are we craving, yearning, searching for God’s word?—v. 10.The Psalmist says His commands, or His Word, are more desirable than gold, and are sweeter than honey.
2. Desired, are we craving, yearning, searching for God’s word?—v. 10.The Psalmist says His commands, or His Word, are more desirable than gold, and are sweeter than honey.
III. The longings of God, His word, His direction—vv. 11–13.
III. The longings of God, His word, His direction—vv. 11–13.
A. Commands.
A. Commands.
Don’t we feel safe when someone is watching out for us? Don’t we feel secure in guidance from a dear friend or family member?
Don’t we feel safe when someone is watching out for us? Don’t we feel secure in guidance from a dear friend or family member?
Verse 11 tells us: 11 Moreover by them Your servant (you and I) are warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.
Verse 11 tells us: 11 Moreover by them Your servant (you and I) are warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.
B. Cleansing.
B. Cleansing.
Psalm 19:12–13 Listen to the prayer from the Psalmist:
Psalm 19:12–13 Listen to the prayer from the Psalmist:
“12 Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. 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.
“12 Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. 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.
CAN I GET A HALALULA?
CAN I GET A HALALULA?
IV. IN CLOSING THIS MORNING, WE KNOW THE SCRIPTURE, WE KNOW THAT WE ARE BEING GUIDED BY GOD’S HOLY WORD, ARE WE living THE GUIDANCE?
IV. IN CLOSING THIS MORNING, WE KNOW THE SCRIPTURE, WE KNOW THAT WE ARE BEING GUIDED BY GOD’S HOLY WORD, ARE WE living THE GUIDANCE?
A. Our Prayer should be:
A. Our Prayer should be:
1. Talking—“Let the words of my mouth.”
1. Talking—“Let the words of my mouth.”
James 1:18–20 “18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”
James 1:18–20 “18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”
2. Thoughts—Are they on our Father? Are they on our Savior Jesus Christ? Are we focusing on meditations of my heart.”
2. Thoughts—Are they on our Father? Are they on our Savior Jesus Christ? Are we focusing on meditations of my heart.”
Proverbs 23:7–8 “7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, But his heart is not with you. 8 The morsel you have eaten, you will vomit up, And waste your pleasant words.”
Proverbs 23:7–8 “7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, But his heart is not with you. 8 The morsel you have eaten, you will vomit up, And waste your pleasant words.”
B. Pleasure. “be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.”
B. Pleasure. “be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14 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. Doesn't that just about cover our daily activities?
Psalm 19:14 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. Doesn't that just about cover our daily activities?
Note: “Keep your mouth closed and you’ll stay out of trouble.”
Note: “Keep your mouth closed and you’ll stay out of trouble.”
AMEN
AMEN