Psalm 119:129 – My Soul Keeps Them
Looking at obeying God’s laws because they are wonderful, going beyond “God said it and I do it.”
Psalm 119:128 – All
God’s call is to keep all of the law all of the time, completely. Ouch!
Psalm 119:126 – Time to Act
There are many ways to promote lawlessness, both intentionally and unintentionally.
Psalm 119:124 – Grace
When is providing rules a gracious gift?
Psalm 119:109 – Risky
At the time of tough and urgent decisions you need to hahve a habit of attending to God’s instructions.
Psalm 119:98 – Wiser
God’s laws offer wisdom, functioning optimally in our lives. Recognizing their value leads to improved living, much like understanding beneficial traffic laws for safety and order.
Psalm 119:89 – Word in Heaven
I emphasize the significance of God’s Word beyond written scriptures, linking it to creation, divine authority, and our understanding of God’s nature.
Psalm 119:68 – Doing Good
I discuss the goodness of God’s laws and statutes, contrasting human perceptions of rules as burdensome. It encourages viewing the law as a divine blessing promoting greatness.
Psalm 119:64
God’s grace precedes His laws, illustrating that divine love and covenant obligations are gifts. True holiness comes from God’s actions, not self-sufficiency.
Psalm 119:55 – Remembering
I remembered your name in the night, Lord,So I followed your instruction. Dahood (Anchor Bible Psalms III) again has an alternate suggested, based on repointing the word translated “And I kept/guarded/followed.” I remember your name in the night YHWH,and during the watch, your law. I won’t discuss the arguments for his rendering, which I consider…