The Psalm of the Word (Introduction)

The Psalm of the Word

The longest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119. Its one hundred seventy-six verses are divided up into twenty-two eight-verse stanzas. The entire psalm focuses on a single theme – the word of God.

While the psalm covers a single theme, each of the twenty-two stanzas emphasizes something different about God’s word. As we study the psalm, we learn what the word of God is, what it gives us, and what it requires of us.

In our study of The Psalm of the Word, we will examine each stanza individually and see how it fits with the overall theme. As we do this, we will make application to our lives as Christians.

Though this psalm was written during the time of the Old Testament – which has been nailed to the cross (Colossians 2:14) – the lessons contained in it are just as important today as they were when the Holy Spirit inspired the psalmist to write it. The fact that God’s word is truth has not changed (Psalm 119:160; John 17:17). The requirement to obey God’s word remains (Psalm 119:4; Matthew 28:19-20). As we go through this study, we will see many other similar points made by the psalmist about God’s word that are applicable today under the law of Christ.

I hope you’ll follow along with this study and it proves to be beneficial to you as you strive to serve the Lord. I plan to post a new lesson every Monday until the series is completed. The lessons are listed below:

  1. Blessing
  2. Purity
  3. Companionship
  4. Strength
  5. Revival
  6. Liberty
  7. Remembrance
  8. Portion
  9. Affliction
  10. Life
  11. Persecution
  12. Stability
  13. Understanding
  14. Guidance
  15. Consistency
  16. Riches
  17. Grace
  18. Righteousness
  19. Help
  20. Truth
  21. Reverence
  22. Praise
  23. Conclusion

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This entire series is available in paperback. Click on the link for more information – The Psalm of the Word: A Study of Psalm 119.


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