6/4 Psalm 119:1-56 Meditating on God's Word

Psalm 119 sets the Word of God right onto our heart and life. Join us in this first of four studies into this important passage that teaches us to love and delight in the Word of God!

DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS:

1. According to the podcast, what is the overarching theme of Psalm 119? What does this theme call us to?

2. According to the podcast, how is Psalm 119 arranged? What is each section arranged according to? In the original Hebrew text, what does every verse start with? How is this helpful for us to understand this psalm?

3. What are the two principles in verse 1? How does this set the tone for the rest of this psalm?

4. Verse 1 mentions blessings for those who walk according to God’s Word. What kinds of blessings have you experienced by walking according to God’s Word? Look over verses 5 to 20. How are these blessings listed in these verses?

5. According to verse 4, what is the origin of God’s Word? What does it tell us about why the Lord has given us these instructions? What is the expectation for what we do with them? How did the Podcast explain that Christians can still keep the principle of these words, even if we’re no longer under this covenant?

6. The podcast mentioned that another key principle in this psalm is the necessity of the Lord’s grace to enable us to live out these principles. How do verses 4 to 40 teach this principle?

7. The podcast mentioned that this section also has much to say about “meditation”. What is biblical meditation? How does the author model meditation in this psalm?

8. Clearly the author is devoted to God’s Word. Why do you think he is so devoted? In what ways is your devotion similar? Is it different in any area? How might you seek the Lord for a change in attitude towards His Word?

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