Text: Psalm 119:41-48 Sixth stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson focuses on the idea of liberty. How can it be said that we have liberty when we are bound to follow God’s law? Many are confused by this today. But the psalmist connected law and liberty. What It Means to Walk at Liberty (v. 45) […]
March 23, 2015
A Letter to Little Children
Text: 1 John 2:1 In John’s first epistle, he referred to his audience as “little children” seven times. These were not literal “little children,” but he was referring to Christians. This lesson considers the seven instructions John gives to the “little children” to see what we should do today. Do Not Sin (1 John 2:1) […]
March 17, 2015
Revived Through Righteousness
Text: Psalm 119:33-40 Fifth stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson focuses on how God revives men. As should be expected in this psalm, the psalmist emphasizes the place of God’s word – and the righteousness that comes by following it – in this revival. Revival Comes by Following the Way of Righteousness (v. 37, 40) […]
March 2, 2015
Strengthened According to God’s Word
Text: Psalm 119:25-32 Fourth stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson focuses on how God’s word is our source of strength, particularly when we are dealing with difficult circumstances in life. During such times, we must turn to God’s word to find the strength that we need. God’s Word Provides Strength in Times of Grief (v. […]
February 9, 2015
“I Am a Stranger in the Earth”
Text: Psalm 119:17-24 Third stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson considers how God’s word provides companionship for us. People value friendships, family relationships, being part of a community, etc. But often, we will be strangers, alone, outcasts, etc. God’s word provides comfort and guidance for us when we feel as the psalmist did – […]
