BIG IDEA:
WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO EXPERIENCING THE GIFT OF GOD’S FREEDOM
I. (:129-131) THERE IS NOTHING MORE SATISFYING THAN WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF GOD’S WORD
A. (:129) God’s Word is Wonderful
“Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them.”
B. (:130) God’s Word is Enlightening
“The unfolding of Thy words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.”
C. (:131) God’s Word is Thirst Quenching (Satisfying)
“I opened my mouth wide and panted, For I longed for Thy commandments.”
II. (:132-135) THERE IS NOTHING MORE LIBERATING THAN EXPERIENCING THE GIFT OF GOD’S FAVOR
A. Requires:
1. (:132) God’s Grace
“Turn to me and be gracious to me, After Thy manner with those who love Thy name.”
2. (:133a) God’s Direction
“Establish my footsteps in Thy word”
B. Results in:
1. (:133b) Freedom from the Oppression of Sin
“And do not let any iniquity have dominion over me”
2. (:134) Freedom from the Oppression of Man
“Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may keep Thy precepts.”
C. (:135) Restatement:
“Make Thy face shine upon Thy servant, And teach me Thy statutes.”
III. (:136) THERE IS NOTHING MORE TRAGIC THAN WATCHING PEOPLE REBEL AGAINST GOD’S WORD
“My eyes shed streams of water, Because they do not keep Thy law.”