Introduction

To know and be known, these are two of our deepest needs as relational beings. And in this fast paced, disconnected digital world, it’s easy to have all the followers, all the connections, and all the fans but still feel completely alone.

But, we were made for more than relational dissonance. We were made in the image of the triune God; for community, fellowship, and kingdom centered relationships. And starting today we’ve got a new 4-week sermon series called, Known.

Over the next 4 weeks we’ll be looking at the Psalms, the writings of Paul, Peter, and the very words of Jesus to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s intention and design for His creation.

As we begin our series today, we’ll be looking into Psalm 139 and what it says about the very first moments of human life. But before we begin, I have a few questions for you to write down, or tuck away for further consideration.

When was the last time you were called wonderful? When was the last time you felt deeply - personally known by another? When was the last time you thought about what it means to be a saint, a member of God’s holy priesthood, a friend and family member of Jesus?

Here’s a spoiler alert, God has said all these things about you and He knows you more deeply and more thoroughly than anyone.

God has said all these things about you and He knows you more deeply and more thoroughly than anyone.

Main Teaching

Our main passage for the day, Psalm 139, is credited to King David who you may remember from such stories as David and Goliath, David and Bathsheeba, or David and his mighty men. He was the conquering king of Israel. A simple shepherd boy turned mighty man of God. He lived both a complicated and blessed life filled with stories of heroic triumph and agonizing pain and suffering. King David was far from perfect, but he is known as a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14), and Psalm 139 is an amazing look into David’s intimate relationship with and understanding of God.

This is an incredible passage of scripture as David marvels at the omnipotence and omnipresence of God in His life. We’re going to be talking more about this first point next week, so I won’t labor too long, but it’s clear that God has full awareness and understanding of David’s life. And David understands he is fully known.

He knows when you sit down and stand up. He knows your thoughts and your words. He knows what way you’re heading, and why you wanted to get there.

Honestly, if you didn’t know better you’d think I was describing an All-Star stalker… But the truth is, even David acknowledges just how difficult it is to understand the breadth of God’s comprehension. God’s knowledge and understanding are, “things too wonderful, too lofty.”

Isaiah 55:8-9 says, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

God has abilities so far outside of ours that we cannot even imagine the extent of them.

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