Summer in the Psalms - Psalm 119
Pastor Clark Pfaff

Key Point: A Psalm of Laws and Love

97 Oh, how I love your law!  I meditate on it all day long.98 Your commands are always with meand make me wiser than my enemies. 99 I have more insight than all my teachers,  for I meditate on your statutes 100 I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts. 101 I have kept my feet from every evil pathso that I might obey your word. 102 I have not departed from your laws,  for you yourself have taught me. 103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! 104 I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. (Psalm 119:97-104, NIV)

Key Point: A Psalm of Statues and Spiritual Strength

25 I am laid low in the dust;  preserve my life according to your word. 26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;   teach me your decrees. 27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds. 28 My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. 29 Keep me from deceitful ways;  be gracious to me and teach me your law. 30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;  I have set my heart on your laws. 31 I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame. 32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding. (Psalm 119:25-32, NIV)

Key Point: A Psalm of Precepts and Loyalty to the Lord

57 You are my portion, Lord;  I have promised to obey your words. 58 I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. 59 I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. 60 I will hasten and not delayto obey your commands. 61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,    I will not forget your law. 62 At midnight I rise to give you thanksfor your righteous laws. 63 I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts. 64 The earth is filled with your love, Lord; teach me your decrees. (Psalm 119:57-64, NIV)