Gods Word: Alive in your Life! Psalm 119 1. You must appreciate the virtues of the Word of God.

a. Because it is a timeless book. Psalm 119:89

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Lord, Your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven.

Psalm 119:152 152 Long ago I learned from Your decrees that You have established them forever. Psalm 119:160 160 The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever. b. It is a truthful book. Psalm 119:142 142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Your instruction is true. Psalm 119:151 151 You are near, Lord, and all Your commands are true. 2 Timothy 3:16 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, Matthew 4:4 4 But He answered, It is written: Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. c. It is a treasured book. Psalm 119:72 72 Instruction from Your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Psalm 119:103 103 How sweet Your word is to my taste sweeter than honey in my mouth. Psalm 119:127 127 Since I love Your commands more than gold, even the purest gold, 2. You must assimilate the vitality of the Word of God. Hebrews 4:12a 12 For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword

John 6:63b The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. How do you assimilate the Word of God? a. Pray over it. Psalm 119:12 12 Lord, may You be praised; teach me Your statutes. Psalm 119:18 18 Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wonderful things from Your instruction. Luke 24:45 45 Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. Psalm 119:36 36 Turn my heart to Your decrees and not to material gain. Psalm 119:73 73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding so that I can learn Your commands. b. You ponder it. Psalm 119:15 15 I will meditate on Your precepts and think about Your ways. Psalm 119:148 148 I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on Your promise. Six questions to ask whenever you begin to study Gods Word. 1. Is there a promise to claim? 2. Is there a lesson to learn? 3. Is there a blessing to enjoy? 4. Is there a command to obey? 5. Is there a sin to avoid? 6. Is there a new thought to carry with me? c. You preserve it. Psalm 119:11 11 I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You. Psalm 119:16 16 I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. d. you must practice it. Psalm 119:14 1 How happy are those whose way is blameless, who live according to the Lords instruction! 2 Happy are those who keep His decrees and seek Him with all their heart. 3 They do nothing wrong; they follow His ways. 4 You have commanded that Your precepts be diligently kept.

e. You must proclaim it. Psalm 119:13 13 With my lips I proclaim all the judgments from Your mouth. Psalm 119:46 46 I will speak of Your decrees before kings and not be ashamed.