"The Witness of Creation and Scripture"

Sermon Scripture: Psalm 19

SERMON OUTLINE:
I.   Natural Revelation: The heavens under the dominating influence of the sun constantly reveal the glory       of God (19:1-6). (The Soundless Word)
II.  God has Given Special Revelation of His Nature in His Word (19:7-11) (The Perfect Word)

• The Attributes of the Word (19:7-9)
• An Appreciation for the Word (19:10-11)
• The Application of the Word (19:12-14)

III.  We Must Respond to God’s Revelation by Praying for a Blameless Life (19:12-14)

• Verse 12- We must pray for cleansing from hidden faults.
• Verse 13- We must pray for preservation from presumptuous sins.
• Verse 14- We must pray for our words and thoughts to be acceptable to the Lord.

FAMILY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.   What aspect of God's creation do you think clearly shows off his glory?
2.   Why do you think so many people miss God's glory when they look at the universe?
3.   Which of the six aspects of God's word (verses 7-9) stuck out to you? Why?
4.   Why is God's special revelation in his word greater than God's general revelation in his creation?
5.   How should verses 13-14 inform how we pray today?