Psalm 19 THE REVELATION OF GOD
I. He Makes Himself Known in His Work - 1-6
i. An Unmistakable Witness - 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
ii. An Untiring Witness - 2 Day unto day uttereth speech,
and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
for over 6,000 years now His works have praised Him.
iii. An Understandable Witness - 3-6
3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
Heard by all People, in all Places, in all Periods, for One Purpose.
Psalm 107:8 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
II. He Makes Himself Known in His Word - 7-10 It Is -
1. Perfect - 7 The law of the Lord is perfect
It is Complete - no substitutes - 8 The statutes of the Lord are right
Convincing - no uncertainty - the commandment of the Lord is pure
Correct - no comparison - 9 The fear of the Lord is clean,
Clear - no compromise - 9 the judgments of the Lord
Clean - no faults - 9 are true and righteous altogether.
Consistent - no contradictions - There is not one area of your life that the word of God will not speak to – social, economic, spiritual.
2. Powerful - 7 Converting the soul
Psalm 119:130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple
3. Plain - 7 the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple
4. Pleasing - 8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart:
5 Pure the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes
6. Permanent - 9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever:
Mat 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled
7. Precious - 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
8. Preventative - 11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned:
9. Profitable - 11 and in keeping of them there is great reward.
III. He Makes Himself Known in His Worship - 11-14
In the Skies we see God's Glory and Greatness;
In the Scriptures we see God's Goodness;
In the Saints we see God's Grace.
1. God's Word Alone - will keep us from Folly - 13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me
2. will keep us in Favour - 13 then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
3. And will keep us in Fellowship -
14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart,
be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
