Today’s passage: Psalm 119:145-160
Helpful thoughts:
- Qoph
- It is helpful to remember the “heart” refers to the inner man or the mind.
- Knowing God’s Word teaches us how to pray (Verse 149).
- Knowing God’s Word teaches about the One to whom we pray (Verse 152).
- Resh
- The Bible is true and God’s commands are worthy of our obedience (Not just Christians, but all people).
- When we see sin it should be disgusting, both in ourselves and in others.
- When we remember why we are not condemned, we also remember what sinners need to hear (Isaiah 53:5).
Questions to consider
- How does pursuing God in His Word with our whole heart change our perspective on life, on prayer, on anything?
- Why should verses 153-160 humble us as opposed to making us prideful? Who is our rescuer? How do we see sin and sinners rightly? What had God called us to do?