BIG IDEA:
GOD’S INITIATIVE IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL
I. (:33-34) GOD’S INITIATIVE IN CHANNELING OUR MINDS
A. God’s Teaching Ministry is Essential for Obedience
“Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes, And I shall observe it to the end.”
Perseverance in obedience is the goal
B. God’s Enlightening Ministry is Essential for Obedience
“Give me understanding, that I may observe Thy law; And keep it with all my heart.”
Complete obedience is the goal
II. (:35-37) GOD’S INITIATIVE IN CHANNELING OUR HEARTS
A. God Directs Our Will and Emotions
“Make me walk in the path of Thy commandments, For I delight in it.”
Where do we find our greatest joy?
B. God Directs Our Heart
“Incline my heart to Thy testimonies, And not to (material) gain.”
What do we value the most?
III. (:38-39) GOD’S INITIATIVE IN CHANNELING OUR FOCUS
A. God Focuses Us on His Word and on the Fear of Him
“Establish Thy word to Thy servant, As that which produces reverence for Thee.”
B. God Focuses Us Away from Fearing Men
“Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Thine ordinances are good.”
(:40) CONCLUSION
“Behold, I long for Thy precepts; Revive me through Thy righteousness.”