1.Psalm 119: 1 176 Our Relationship with God Beauty & Helpfulness of Gods Word Meditations & Prayers Relating to the Law of God

2. James 3:1 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 3. Relationship - What comes to mind when you think about this word? 4. Relationship - What comes to mind when you think about this word? Commitment Intimacy Time Love Mutual Trust Honesty Understanding Faithfulness Loyalty Communication 5. What does Gods Love Look Like? A touching story of an old father, son & a sparrow http://youtu.be/2kpLDkWg5DA 6. Theme of Psalm 119: The Word of God 1. Allows us to know the mind of God. 2. Provides an established standard. 3. Provides strength, comfort, & peace. 4. Gives guidance & enlightenment. 5. Provides advanced education. 6. Helps the young cleanse their way. 7. Helps provide proper companions. 7. Psalm 119: 1 - 176 The longest chapter in the Bible. Is devoted entirely to professing the greatness of Gods word. All but four of the 176 verses make some allusion to the word of God. God Himself is mentioned in some way in every verse. 8. Psalm 119: 1 - 176 A great piece of Hebrew poetry. Composed of 22 stanzas containing 8 verses each. Each stanza is represented by one letter of the Hebrew alphabet. 9. Psalmist uses 8 different nouns to describe the Word of God His Ways Law Testimony Precepts Statutes Commandments Judgments Word 10. His Ways to proceed, go on, walk, tread The ways of God point to His providence over us and to our obedient response to the way of life He wants us to follow 10 11. Law direct, guide, teach, make straight, or even, to point forward Gods law shows us what is right and wrong It encourages us to do right 11 12. Testimony to bear witness or testimony They are styled testimonies because they are solemnly declared to the world 12 13. Precepts (directive, order, guide, prescription) to take notice or care of a thing, to attend, have respect to, to appoint, to visit These precepts are Gods rules which have been prescribed to us 13 14. Statutes to mark, trace out, describe, and ordain In Gods statutes we have marked out for us the direction for our journey; the manner of life we are to live is clearly described 14 15. Commandments to command, order or ordain Gods commandments are given with authority and lodged with us as a trust The commandments tell us what to do and what not to do 15 16. Judgments to judge, determine, regulate, order, and discern They are called judgments because by them we must both judge and be judged 16 17. Word to discourse, utter ones sentiments (feelings or thoughts), speak intelligently This is a favorite word of the inspired writers to refer to all of the inspired revelation the Bible 17 18. 8 Different Verbs to Describe the Actions we long to take toward Gods Word Walk Keep Respect Learn Declare Rejoice Meditate Delight 19. 8 Different Verbs to Describe the Actions we beg God to take on our behalf Teach me Hide not Quicken me Make me understand Put me not to shame Give me understanding Let Thy mercy come Turn away reproach 20. Gods Word has the Power to: Revive Restore Restrain 21. What does PSALM 119 say about devotions and getting to know God? 22. Psalm 119:2-3 Psalm 119:5 Psalm 119:10-11 Psalm 119:12 Psalm 119:46 Psalm 119:55 Psalm 119:57 Psalm 119:114 Psalm 119:126 Psalm 119:133 Psalm 119:135 Psalm 119:151 Psalm 119:152 Psalm 119:174 23. Why do we want to develop a relationship with God? 24. Revelation 3:20 Principle and will eat with him, and he with Me. 25. Aleph ~ Psalm 119: 1 8 Longing The Pattern of a Happy Life Be Diligent Respect Key Verses: 2 & 5 26. Beth ~ Psalm 119: 9 16 Guards My Heart Kids Too!! The Foundation of the House Luke 2: 41 49 I Timothy 4: 11 16 Key Verse: 11 27. Gimel ~ Psalm 119: 17 24 Bountiful Early Enthusiasm Key Verses: 17 & 18 28. Daleth ~ Psalm 119: 25 32 Depression Getting Weary When we need strength in Faithfulness Key Verses: 25, 29 & 32 29. He ~ Psalm 119: 33 40 Finish Strong Regaining Our Momentum Set Free Key Verse: 37 30. Vav / Waw ~ Psalm 119: 41 48 Salvation Growing Pains Key Verses: 45 & 46 31. Zayin ~ Psalm 119: 49 56 Memories Dark Days Key Verses: 50 & 52 32. Heth ~ Psalm 119: 57 - 64 Friendships Mid-Course Correction Spiritual Check-up (Galatians 5 & 6) Key Verses: 59 & 63 33. Teth ~ Psalm 119: 65 72 When Bad Things Happen Learning From Affliction Key Verses: 67 & 71 34. Yodh ~ Psalm 119: 73 80 The Hands of God Deeper Love Key Verses: 73 & 76 35. Kaph ~ Psalm 119: 81 88 Persecution Revive Me Again Key Verses: 83 & 88 36. Lamedh ~ Psalm 119: 89 96 Forever God is the Answer for All Gods Word is the Direction for All Absolute Truth Eternal Word Number 1 of All Key Verses: 89 & 96 37. Mem ~ Psalm 119: 97 104 Spiritual Psychology Sweet Anchors My Mind Abiding in Jesus Directs My Will Key Verse: 97 38. Nun ~ Psalm 119: 105 112 Inheritance Directs My Will Intercessory Prayer Light The Lamp of Hope Key Verse: 105 39. Samekh ~ Psalm 119: 113 120 Think About It Spiritual Warfare Respect Key Verses: 114 & 120 40. Ayin ~ Psalm 119: 121 128 You Cant Do It God Can The Battle Continues Key Verse: 126 41. Pe ~ Psalm 119: 129 136 Sin Wants to be the Boss of You Waiting for Gods Voice Key Verse: 136 42. Tsadhe ~ Psalm 119: 137 144 Righteous Learning True Love Key Verse: 139 43. Qoph ~ Psalm 119: 145 152 Cry Out! Prayer Early Morning Worship Gods Word is Steadfast Key Verses: 145 & 147 44. Resh ~ Psalm 119: 153 160 What Does Gods Love Look Like? Revival in the church Key Verse: 159 45. Sin / Shin ~ Psalm 119: 161 168 Praise 7 Times a Day Perfect Peace Key Verses: 164 & 165 46. Tav / Taw ~ Psalm 119: 169 176 Please Come Find Me The Final Deliverance Key Verses: 173 & 176