Sermon Notes

January 19, 2025 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#2 in series)

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Pursuing God: Seek Him Through Scripture

Psalm 119:1-2

There are 4 primary ways that God has revealed Himself to humanity: __, conscience, __, and the canon of Scripture.

The words used for Scripture and the number of times they’re used in Psalm 119:

1. “Law” (tôrāh) occurs 25 times.
2. “Word” (dāḇār) occurs 24 times.
3. “Laws” (mišpāṭîm) occurs 23 times.
4. “Statute(s)” (ʿēḏûṯ/ʿēḏôṯ) occurs 23 times.
5. “Command(s)” (miṣwāh/miṣwôṯ) occurs 22 times.
6. “Decrees” (ḥuqqîm) occurs 21 times.
7. “Precepts” (piqqûḏîm) occurs 21 times.
8. “Word” or “promise” (ʾimrāh) occurs 19 times.

Principle 1: __ to God’s Word is a major part of devotion to God.

Happiness comes to those…

1. Whose way is __
2. Who walk in the law of the Lord
3. Who __ His testimonies
4. Who seek Him with all their heart

Principle 2: There is a vital __ between living God’s Word and the spiritual __ of God’s people.

Principle 3: We cannot __ God from His Word. The way we __ God’s Word is the way we treat God.

Principle 4: __ God is about more than reading or studying the Bible.

Principle 5: When God’s people seek Him through His Word (being willing to __ and __), it will change every part of life.

When we’re devoted to trusting and obeying God, His Word…

• Keeps us clean (v. 9)
• Gives us joy (v. 14)
• Guides us (v. 24)
• Establishes our values (v. 37)
• Helps us pray effectively (v. 58)
• Gives us hope (v. 49)
• Brings us peace (v. 165)
• Shows us freedom (v. 45)
• Brings companionship (vv. 63, 74, 79)
• Helps us find and fulfill God’s purposes (v. 73)
• Strengthens us to witness (vv. 41–43)
• Adds stability to life (Psalm 119)
• Etc.

Response/Reflection:

• Based on the message you heard, what is God prompting you to do?
• Based on your treatment of Scripture, what does that say about your treatment of God?
• What are three changes you can make that would help you pursue God more diligently through Scripture?