Sermons and Biblical Studies

Commandments "I do not forget Thy commandments" (Psa_119:176). The word "commandment" comes from a Hebrew word which means, to set up or constitute. Hence we have "Constitutional Commandments." The word occurs twenty-two times in Psalms 119. It is necessary in the study of this lesson to remember that the believer, in this dispensation, is not … Continue reading “0562. Commandments”

Precepts "Consider how I love Thy precepts: quicken me, O Lord, according to Thy lovingkindness" (Psa_119:159). The word "precepts," is from a Hebrew word, which suggests a mandate under which we are to move. It comes from the Hebrew word which means "to take oversight of," or, "charge of." The word occurs only in the … Continue reading “0561. Precepts”

Way "They also do no iniquity: they walk in His ways" (Psa_119:3). The word "way" occurs thirteen times in the 119th Psalm. It describes our going, our journeying, or, the treading of our feet. It will be interesting to follow some of the verses which illuminate the way in which we are to walk. 1. … Continue reading “0560. Way”

Statute "Blessed art Thou, O Lord: teach me Thy statutes" (Psa_119:12). The word comes from a Hebrew word, which means to "engrave" or "inscribe." Hence the word statute–to decree or to ordain. When used as a noun, the word, of course, suggests a decree or an ordinance. The expression is used twenty-two times in Psalms … Continue reading “0559. Statute”

Law "Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy Law" (Psa_119:18). The word "law" is a word which suggests our Lord’s instructions to His people. But law is more than instructions; it is that instruction which discovers God’s will, and outlines His demands. The word occurs twenty-five times in Psalms … Continue reading “0558. Law”

Righteousness "Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Thy Law is the truth" (Psa_119:142). The word "righteousness" is characteristic of God’s spotless holiness. God only is righteous. The judgments of God, are based upon His righteousness. Therefore we will now consider this word. It occurs twelve times in our Psalm, and is translated, "righteousness," "right," … Continue reading “0557. Righteousness”

Judgment "I will praise Thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned Thy righteous judgments" (Psa_119:7). The word "judgment" comes from a word which means, "to set upright," or, "to erect," therefore, "to judge." It is used first in Gen_18:19. "And they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and … Continue reading “0556. Judgment”

Testimony "Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul keep them" (Psa_119:129). The word "testimonies" is first used in Gen_21:20, where the word is translated "witness." Twenty-three times the expression occurs in the 119th Psalm. 1. Psa_119:24 : "Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors." If we receive the witness of men, the … Continue reading “0555. Testimony”

Word–that Which Is Spoken "I will delight myself in Thy statutes; I will not forget Thy Word" (Psa_119:16). In the English the word before us is the same as that already discussed, but not so in the Hebrew. The first word was the Hebrew, "Imrah;" the word before us now, is from the Hebrew "Dabar." … Continue reading “0554. Word–that Which Is Spoken”

Word–a Saying or a Speech "Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee" (Psa_119:11). There are two words in Psalms 119, which are translated "word." The first, in order, we notice now. It is from the Hebrew word "Imrah," and signifies a saying or a speech. It is … Continue reading “0553. Word–a Saying or a Speech”