2020 Aug 06 Psalm 119 Preview 1 of 6, CSL Primary Review
Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy • August 6, 2020
2020 Aug 06 Psalm 119 Preview 1 of 6, CSL Primary Review
Hello! Let's consider the first Psalm 119 Preview, looking forward to Stanzas 1-4, then begin a review of Christian Small letter lessons. To begin soon, most likely tomorrow, is a series of highlights and lessons from Jesus' life and ministry!
PSALM 119
What stirring lessons are to be found in the 119th psalm! Let's begin by previewing the first stanza. A dominant point of this stanza is found in the first verse:
STANZA 1 THEME: HAPPINESS IS FOUND IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD.
"1 Happy are those who are blameless in their way[or, "who keep integrity"], Who walk in the law of Jehovah." Thus we will see that happiness depends on obedience to God's law. Complete righteousness, however, is only possible, as true Christians have come to know, through faith or deep trust in God, His word, Christ's example and the ransom provision of Christ's sacrifice allowing true forgiveness of sins, but all this with whole-hearted love for God, aiming for genuine obedience. (1John 5:3). Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness" as he loyally walked with God. (James 2:23).
STANZA 2 THEME: BY GOD'S WORD A YOUTH CAN REMAIN MORALLY CLEAN AND PURE.
What about the second stanza? Verse 9 highlights how a young man can remain spiritually clean. This is by "keeping on guard according to [God's] word." This idea of "keeping on guard" is expressed this way in another translation: by "taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to [God's] word [conforming his life to it]." (Psalm 119:9, AMP).
STANZA 3 THEME: FONDNESS FOR GOD'S WORD VITAL FOR FAITHFULNESS.
The third stanza, covering verses 17-24, highlights how fondness for God's word is vital for faithfulness. Verse 18 pleads to God: "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law." Christians are exhorted, at 1Peter 2:2, "2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation."
STANZA 4 THEME: WE CAN REMAIN FAITHFUL UNDER SEVERE TRIALS.
The fourth stanza, verses 25-32, explains that, with God's help, we can remain faithful to God even under trialsome circumstances. Verses 25,28 say: "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word...I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word." In both statements the psalmist relies upon the word of God, including His promise of support. 1Corinthians 10:13 explains: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
Thus we have much to look forward to as we examine these and other vital points of faith. May we appreciate the lessons God offers in this psalm for our spiritual welfare and that of others, as we gain understanding and insight into such matters!
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CSL PRIMARY LESSONS
LET GOD'S WORD TRUMP IDEAS OF MEN. Galatians 5:7-10 reveals how easy it could be for one to persuade us away from the truth, if we're not careful. This was happening to the Galatians, as the apostle Paul reveals in these verses: "7 You were running well. Who hindered you from continuing to obey the truth? 8 This sort of persuasion does not come from the One calling you. 9 A little leaven ferments the whole batch of dough. 10 I am confident that you who are in union with the Lord will not come to think otherwise; but the one who is causing you trouble, whoever he may be, will receive the judgment he deserves." We must be careful to uphold the truth of God, again, letting God's word always trump the ideas of man. (Romans 3:4). Be alert to the misleading use of lies and half-truths, and other speech designed to confuse others for selfish purposes, be they for wealth or power, for material or other gain.
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SOON TO COME: JESUS" LIFE AND MININSTRY LESSONS
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