April 27, 2025
Teacher: paul Mermilliod
BIG TRUTH:
THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT
Psalm 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul…
Psalm 1:2-3
but [the blessed man’s] delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. [3] He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
Psalm 119:9
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:111-112
Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end.
Matthew 5:17
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.”
2 Timothy 3:14-17
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it [15] and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. [16] All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
Big Idea:
Creation Proclaims the Glory of God. (19:1-6)
- Heavens and Sky
- Day and Night
- The Sun
Big Idea:
Scripture Reveals the Glory of God. (19:7-11)
God’s Word Is…
- Perfect (complete, whole, sound, blameless)
- Sure (trustworthy, without falsehood, reliable)
- Right (upright and good)
- Pure (holy, set apart, without blemish, unstained)
- True and righteous (just, unified)
- More valuable than fine gold
- More delightful than honey
- A guard from sin and temptation
- A guide for all of life
What God’s Word Does…
- Restores
- Makes wise
- Gives joy
- Enlightens
- Stands forever
What God’s Word Changes…
- The Soul
- The Simple
- The Heart
- The Eyes
Abiding in God’s Word…
- Pray (Ask God for help!)
- Read (Breadth and Depth)
- Meditate (Think about, study, and memorize God’s Word)
- Respond (Obedience, Repentance, Trust)
2 Corinthians 3:18
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
Big Idea:
Jesus Followers Repent for the Glory of God (19:12-13)
Big Idea:
Jesus Followers Resolve to Live for the Glory of God (19:14)
Ezra 7:10
For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.
Talk About It
- What do David’s psalms reveal about the condition of his heart?
- If someone were to write a song about the things you value most, what would it be about?
- What does the evidence of your life reveal that you believe about God’s Word?
- Why is God’s Word so valuable?
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