BIG IDEA:
LOVE FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO A LIFE OF OBEDIENCE THAT BRINGS PEACE AND HOPE
I. (:161-164) FOUR WAYS TO EXPRESS LOVE FOR GOD’S WORD
A. (:161) Fear God’s Word in Awe and Wonderment /
But Don’t Fear the Unjust Persecution of Men
“Princes persecute me without cause, But my heart stands in awe of Thy words.”
B. (:162) Get Excited About God’s Word (Like Winning the Lottery)
“I rejoice at Thy word; As one who finds great spoil.”
C. (:163) Hate Every Lie / But Love the Truth
“I hate and despise falsehood, But I love Thy law.”
D. (:164) Praise God Continually Because His Word is Righteous
“Seven times a day I praise Thee, Because of Thy righteous ordinances.”
II. (:165-168) A LIFE OF OBEDIENCE BRINGS PEACE AND HOPE
A. (:167-168) What Motivates a Life of Obedience?
1. (:167) Love for God’s Word Motivates Obedience
“My soul keeps Thy testimonies, And I love them exceedingly.”
2. (:168) Living in God’s Presence Motivates Obedience
“I keep Thy precepts and Thy testimonies, For all my ways are before Thee.”
B. (:165-166) What Results From a Life of Obedience?
1. (:165) Great Peace in the Present
“Those who love Thy law have great peace, And nothing causes them to stumble.”
2. (:166) Firm Hope in the Future
“I hope for Thy salvation, O Lord, And do Thy commandments.”