“The Disciple and the Word"

Scripture Reading:  Psalm 119

Memory Verse:  Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”  Matthew 4:4

1.  Prosperity of Life is found through God’s Word, verses 1-3

• Path to blessing!
  
• Personal relationship with God is the purpose of our seeking!
  

2.  Purpose to fully obey the Word, verses 4-6

• The Word is our command not just a suggestion
  
• The Word is to be obeyed!
  

3.  Praise of the upright is possible through the Word!

• Learning the Law leads to praise! Verse 7
  
• Longing at all times! Verse 20
  
• Learning requires openness to the Wonders of the Law! Verse 18, 24
  

4.  The Word Prevents us from Sinning

• Path of purity, verse 9
  
• Personal piety, verses 10-11
  

5.  Meditation upon the Word, verses 15-16

• Delight in the Word
  
• Deliberate upon the Word
  

6.  Path of Illumination

• Shows us the way to live/walk, verse 105
  
• Sharpens our understanding of truth and wisdom, verses 32, 34
  

7.  Promise of the Word, verse 38

• Encourages the faithful servant, verses 57-58
  
• Engenders fear in those who oppose God, verses 41-43
  
• Explains the unfailing love of God and allows us to share it with others
  

8.  Priority of the Word, verses 36-37

• Heart issue!
  
• Put priority on the valuable thing!
  
• Nothing is more valuable than your life!
  

9.  Pleasure

10.  Piece of Eternity now!

• Eternal Truth
  
• Eternal Treasure