David was addicted! 20 My soul is consumed with longing for
your laws at all times. 97 Oh, how I love your law! I
meditate on it all day long.
Psalm 119…did you know? Longest chapter in the Bible. (176 verses) Arranged according to the Hebrew
alphabet. Alphabet makes it easy to memorize. All but five verses contain a synonym for
the Word of God. There are eight different expressions
used to describe the Word of God, giving us a picture of every aspect of the Word of God.
Power in the Word 89 Your word, Lord, is eternal; it
stands firm in the heavens. 140 Your promises have been
thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
160 All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.
Mahatma Ghandi"You Christians have in your keeping a document with enough dynamite in it to blow the whole of civilization to bits, to turn society upside down, to bring peace to this war-torn world. But you read it as if it were just good literature, and nothing else."
Meditate on Word 9 How can a young person stay on the path
of purity? By living according to your word.10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Matthew 13:12
Matthew 13:12Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.
Comfort 28 My soul is weary with sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word.
50 My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
82 My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, “When will you comfort me?”
114 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
MVP: Most Valuable Possession 18 Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things in your law. 16 I delight in your decrees; I will not
neglect your word.
MVP: Most Valuable Possession 127 Because I love your commands more
than gold, more than pure gold,128 and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path.