Peninsula Covenant Church
Message Title: Finding The Way
Date: August 14, 2022
FINDING THE WAY: Psalm 119 - Seeking God's Gracious Support
August 14, 2022
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BIG IDEA: Finding the Way involves seeking God’s gracious support
Series goal: Gratitude, Awe, Dependence
This week: Dependence
5-minute Meditation on Psalm 119: 121-136
Read, circle words, underline phrases
Then answer What and So What?
Psalm 119: 121-136
121 I have done what is righteous and just;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,
looking for your righteous promise.
124 Deal with your servant according to your love
and teach me your decrees.
125 I am your servant; give me discernment
that I may understand your statutes.
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
your law is being broken.
127 Because I love your commands
more than gold, more than pure gold,
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,
I hate every wrong path.
129 Your statutes are wonderful;
therefore I obey them.
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;
it gives understanding to the simple.
131 I open my mouth and pant,
longing for your commands.
132 Turn to me and have mercy on me,
as you always do to those who love your name.
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;
let no sin rule over me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression,
that I may obey your precepts.
135 Make your face shine on your servant
and teach me your decrees.
136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes,
for your law is not obeyed.
What did God reveal to you?
Passage Outline
v. 121 Declares allegiance to the way
v. 121-126 Requests
v. 127-131 Declares allegiance to the way
v. 132-135 Requests
v. 136 Declares allegiance to the way
Allegiance v.121
I have done what is righteous and just
Request v.121-126
*Protect and
*Rescue Me
*Deal with me in your love
*Give me discernment
*Bring Justice for me
Allegiance v.127-131
Because I love your commands…
Requests v. 132-135
*Turn and have mercy on me
*Direct me away from sin
*Redeem Me
*Make you face shine on me
*Teach me
Allegiance v.136
Streams of tears flow from my eyes…
Can one really ask this much of the Lord?
BIG IDEA: Finding the Way involves seeking God’s gracious support
"Making requests to God results in greater reliance on Him and deeper realizations, regardless if we receive our desired reply."
What are two ways you need the Lord's gracious support?
Will you ask Him?
And will you accept His answer?
PCC Benediction
May you jump into the arms of Jesus.
And may He push you out into the world.
May you be healed as you participate in the healing of others.
Not because you must, but because you may.
This is why we were born!
Beyond Sunday
There may not be a better tribute to the Holy Scriptures than the one that is provided in Psalm 119. Every verse in Psalm 119 exalts the Word of God and the God of the Word. During this 10-week summer series, Finding The Way, we get back to the basics of allowing Scripture to help us grow in gratitude, awe, and dependence on God and His Word. In doing so, we believe it will guide us in the best way we should go in whatever comes our way. This week in Psalm 119:121-136, we focus on how finding the way involves seeking God’s gracious support.
1. Where are you with gratitude, awe, and dependence? Which is easier or harder to lean into? Which one do you want more of?
2. Meditate on Psalm 119:121-126. What is the psalmist declaring and requesting? Which passage can you relate to the most?
3. Meditate on Psalm 119: 127-131. What is this saying about the psalmist’s allegiance to God and His Word? What is inspiring and challenging to you about the psalmist’s attitude?
4. Meditate on Psalm 119: 132-136. Again, what is the psalmist requesting and declaring? How do you feel about the psalmist’s approach with God? How does this relate to your approach with God when you have needs?
5. Review these passages on seeking God for His gracious support (Moses) Exodus 32:11-14, (Jesus) Matthew 7:7-11, Luke 18:1-8, (Jesus’ brother) James 4:2-3, (Paul) Philippians 4:6. How do these passages encourage you to be more dependent on God for His gracious support?
6. Where in your life do you really need God’s gracious support? What holds you back from consistently requesting?
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Resource: (see link below)
RightNow Media : Psalm 119 - Matt Chandler Video/Study Question
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(June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023)
Giving Update (as of 8/9/22)
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