Psalm 19

Psalm 19

1.  What are the heavens telling us? vs. 1 - Name 2 things - 1 the glory of God
2)the firmament

2.  What pours forth from the heavens day to day? vs. 2 speech

3.  What is revealed from the heavens night to night? vs. 2 knowledge

4.  There are no 'words' heard, but how far does their line extend? vs. 3,4 -their words to the end of the world

5.  How far are the utterances from the heavens heard? vs. 4 their words to the end of the world

6.  In the heavens, God has placed a tent for the sun. (vs.4) ... What is the sun compared to when it comes out of the tent? vs. 5 - Name 2 things - 1)bridegroom coming out of his chamber
2) -strong man to run a race.

7.  The sun's rising is from one end of the heavens and its circuit to the other end.  What is hidden from the sun's heat? vs. 6 is nothing

8.  The Lord's law is perfect!  What does it do for our soul? vs. 7 -  converting the soul

9.  The testimonies of the Lord are sure!  What do they do for the simple? vs. 7 - the testimony of the Lord is sure

10.  The precepts of the Lord are right!  What do they do for our heart? vs. 8 - rejoicing 

11.  The commandment of the Lord is pure!  What does it do for our eyes? vs. 8 -

12.  The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever.  The judgments of the Lord are true!  What are they altogether? vs. 9 -

13.  What are the Lord's words more desirable than? vs. 10

14.  What are His words sweeter than? vs. 10

15.  We are warned through the Lord's words.  What do we receive for keeping His word? vs. 11

16.  Sometimes it is hard to discern our own errors. (vs.12) ... What did the Psalmist ask the Lord to acquit him of? vs. 12

17.  What did he ask the Lord to keep him back from? vs. 13

18.  What did he ask the Lord not to let rule over him? vs. 13

19.  If so, he would be blameless and acquitted of great transgression. (vs.13) ... What did the Psalmist want his words and the meditations of his heart to be? vs. 14

20.  What did the Psalmist call the Lord in the last line of this Psalm?  vs. 14 - Name 2 things - 1)2)

                              Applications:

1.   David spoke of how God speaks to mankind to the ends of the earth from the heavens through the things He has created.  The heavens tell of the glory of God and the work of His hands.  Comment on the following verses that refer to the same thing:

• Genesis 1:14,15 -
• Deuteronomy 4:19 -
• Psalm 8:3,4 -
• Psalm 19:1-6 -
• Psalm 74:16,17 -
• Psalm 104:19,20 -
• Psalm 136:7-9 -
• Psalm 148:3,4 -
• Isaiah 40:26 -
• Jeremiah 31:35 -
• Joel 2:30,31 -
• Amos 5:8 -
• Matthew 24:29 -
• Acts 14:15-17 -
• Romans 1:19,20 -
• Revelation 12:1-9 -
• Revelation 14:6,7 -

2.  In creation, we see the works of God.  Through His Word, we experience His presence and power!  In this Psalm, the Word is said to be perfect, sure, right, pure, clean, and true.  The work it accomplishes in us is restoration, wisdom, joy, enlightment, reverence (godly fear), and righteousness.  Comment on the following Scriptures that amplify this truth!

• Psalm 119:25,89,130 -
• Isaiah 55:11 -
• Jeremiah 23:29 -
• John 8:31,32 -
• John 17:7,8,17 -
• Romans 10:17 -
• Ephesians 5:25,26 -
• Ephesians 6:17 -
• 1 Thessalonians 2:13 -
• 2 Timothy 3:16,17 -
• Hebrews 4:12 -
• 1 Peter 1:23 -
• 1 Peter 2:2 -
• 2 Peter 1:3-10 -
• 2 Peter 1:19-21 -

3.  His Word should have more value to us than gold!  It should be sweeter to us than honey!  How are we to value the Word of God in our lives?

• Jeremiah 15:16 -
• Psalm 119:72,127 -
• Proverbs 2:4 -
• Proverbs 3:14,15 -
• Matthew 6:19-21 -
• Luke 12:15 -
• John 6:63 -
• Ephesians 2:7 -
• Ephesians 3:8 -

4.  Keeping God's Word comes with great reward.  God rewards our faith!   Because we don't want to lose out on any reward God desires to give us, we are encouraged to confess our sins, to be cleansed, renewed, and to walk in a manner worthy.  David asked the Lord to reveal hidden faults he might have; and to not allow sin to rule over him.  How do the following Scriptures encourage us in similar ways?

• Genesis 4:6,7 -
• Psalm 19:12 -
• Psalm 90:8 -
• Psalm 119:133 -
• Psalm 139:23,24 -
• Proverbs 28:13 -
• Isaiah 40:10 -
• Jeremiah 17:10 -
• Matthew 6:33 -
• Romans 6:4,18-22 -
• Romans 8:31,32 -
• Romans 13:12 -
• 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 -
• 1 Corinthians 6:12 -
• 2 Corinthians 5:10 -
• Galatians 6:9 -
• Ephesians 1:3,18 -
• Ephesians 2:6,7 -
• Ephesians 6:8 -
• Colossians 3:23,24 -
• 1 Timothy 6:17-19 -
• Hebrews 10:35 -
• Hebrews 11:6 -
• 1 Peter 1:4,5 -
• 1 Peter 2:1,2 -
• Revelation 22:12 -

5.  Summarize this lesson and post a prayer if you would like.