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- The happiest people in life are those who have learned to walk with God.
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4
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5
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- This psalm is the longest psalm and the longest chapter in the Bible.
- It is an alphabet acrostic. There
are 22 stanzas of 8 verses each and each verse in a stanza begins with
the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
- Each verse, with only a few exceptions, refers to the word of God.
- There are 8 different words used to refer to the word of God. It is called God’s law, word,
ordinances, statutes, commands, decrees, precepts and promises.
- There are four benefits from following God’s word. It gives Liberty, Light, Life and
Stability. (From Derek Kidner)
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- It is through the Bible we come to know who God is and what he is like.
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- The word keep stresses obedience and faithfulness.
- The word seek calls for diligence and perseverance.
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10
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11
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12
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13
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- Resolved – I will obey your word.
- Confession – I can’t do this without your power.
- Prayer – God, don’t forsake me.
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- How can a young man (or a young woman or child) keep his way pure?
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- 2. Be teachable. Verses 12-14
- 3. Meditate on the
Scriptures. Verse 15
- 4. Persevere. Verse 16
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- The happiest people in life are those who walk with God.
- The way we get to know God is through knowing his word and obeying what
he has said.
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Notes
