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Kirtland Christian Fellowship

Psalm 119: The riches of God's Word

Thanks for joining us this morning as Mark Bean brings us a message from God's Holy Word!

Locations & Times

10001 Chillicothe Rd, Willoughby, OH 44094, USA

Sunday 8:45 AM

Sunday 11:00 AM

I. WALKING IN THE WAY OF THE WORD

I A. The way of blessing

Psalm 119:1-4 ESV

I B. The longing of the heart

Psalm 119:5-8 ESV

II. HOW PSALM 119 IS BUILT

In Psalm 119 there are eight synonyms used for God’s Word:

1. law (torah) 25 times = instruction

2. word (dābār) 24 times

3. testimonies (ʿēdôt) 23 times

4. rules (mišpāṭîm) 23 times = judgments

5. commandments (miṣwôt) 22 times

6. statutes (ḥuqqîm) 21 times

7. precepts (piqqūdîm) 21 times

8. promise / word (ʾimrâ) 19 times

Psalm 119 is divided into 22 stanzas, just like there are 22 letters in the Hebrew alphabet. So, there is one stanza for each letter of the alphabet.

Each stanza has eight lines, just like the eight synonyms used in the psalm for God’s Word.

Each line in each stanza begins with the same letter in the alphabet.
Each line in the first stanza begins with the first letter in the Hebrew alphabet, which is alef.
Each line in the second stanza begins with the second letter in the Hebrew alphabet, which is bet.
Each line in the third stanza begins with the third letter in the Hebrew alphabet, which is gimel.

And so on.

There are other psalms written like this, too, where each line in a stanza begins with the same letter in alphabetic order.

These kinds of psalms are called acrostic psalms.

Other acrostic psalms include Psalm 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 145.
See also Lamentations 1—4 and Proverbs 31:10—31.

In Hebrew, alef looks like this: א.

The first stanza of Psalm 119 is written below.
Each line reads from right to left.

We can see that each line of the stanza begins with alef.

אשׁרי תמימי־דרך ההלכים בתורת יהוה׃
אשׁרי נצרי עדתיו בכל־לב ידרשׁוהו׃
אף לא־פעלו עולה בדרכיו הלכו׃
אתה צויתה פקדיך לשׁמר מאד׃
אחלי יכנו דרכי לשׁמר חקיך׃
אז לא־אבושׁ בהביטי אל־כל־מצותיך׃
אודך בישׁר לבב בלמדי משׁפטי צדקך׃
את־חקיך אשׁמר אל־תעזבני עד־מאד׃

Quiz:
1.How many synonyms are used for God’s Word in Psalm 119?

2.How many stanzas are in Psalm 119?

3.How many lines are in each stanza?

4.How does each line begin in each stanza?

5.What is the name we use for a psalm where each line or group of lines begins with the same letter in alphabetic order?

III. WHY PSALM 119 IS BUILT THE WAY IT IS

III 1.The psalm is designed to teach. It reflects the work of a classroom teacher. It wants to instruct the young in the “a-b-c’s” of obeying God’s Word.

III 2.The psalm affirms that obeying God’s Word will cover every facet of human existence, everything from A to Z.

III 3.The structure of the psalm reflects what a life will look like when it delights in God’s Word: ordered, reliable, complete.

IV. A FEW THINGS THAT PSALM 119 SAYS ABOUT GOD'S WORD

IV A. Our attitude toward God’s Word

IV A 1. Delight

Psalm 119:47 ESV

Psalm 119:111 ESV

Psalms 119:111 NLT

IV A 2. Better than gold

Psalm 119:127 ESV

IV A 3. Sweeter than honey

Psalm 119:103 ESV

IV B. Benefits from God's Word

IV B 1. Gives understanding for how to live

Psalm 119:105 ESV

IV B 2. Keep us from sinning

Psalm 119:9, Psalm 119:11 ESV

IV B 3. Gives peace

Psalm 119:165 ESV

IV B 4. Gives comfort

Psalm 119:50 ESV

Psalms 119:50 NLT

IV B 5. Gives freedom

IV B 6. Gives hope

V. JESUS AND PSALM 119

John 1:1, John 1:14 ESV

Revelation 22:13 ESV

~~ WEEKLY HAPPENINGS ~~

Golden Living Outreach Worship Service ~ Sunday

** TODAY! **

Every 3rd Sunday
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

9685 Chillicothe Rd. in Kirtland

Come and bless the residents!
Contact Tim French (440) 223-5325

The next service is October 21st

Women's Bible Study ~ Monday

Every Monday morning
9:00 – 11:00 am

at Corkie Stuck’s Home:
29307 Beechwood Drive, Wickliffe
(440) 479-4548

Study: Book of Proverbs
Led by Lynne Taylor

Crellin Home Group ~ Tuesday

Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm At KCF

They are studying the book of Romans

The next gathering is Tuesday, October 23rd

Tushar/Proctor Home Group ~ Tuesday

Meets every Tuesday evening
6:45 pm – 8:30 pm

Karen Proctor’s house:
1286 Bowdoin
Painesville, OH 44060

Led by Joe Tushar: 440-278-0240

G3 Young Adult Bible Study ~ Wednesday

Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month.

6:50 - 9:00 p.m. at KCF

The next gathering is November 7th

The ARK ~ Thursday

Meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Everyone is welcome to the ARK!
We have a time of singing, music,
an inspirational message, games, skits, puppets, and sometimes a craft.
Feel free to come and just check it out.
You will be blessed!

The next ARK is on November 1st

Man Up ~ Saturday

Every 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. @ KCF

The next gathering is October 27th

UNO Youth Craft Show Fundraiser ~ Saturday ~ October 27th

10:00 am – 4:00 pm at KCF

For more information or to rent table space, contact Nicole French at unoyouthcraftshow@gmail.com

UNO Youth exists to deploy the skills and resources of local churches to help public schools in Lake and Geauga Counties meet the needs of students.

Visit us at: www.unoyouth.net

Opportunities this week

Sunday, October 21st
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Ground Zero Youth Ministry

Monday, October 22nd
9:00 am – 11:00 am Monday Morning Women’s Bible Study

Tuesday, October 23rd
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Crellin Home Group at KCF
6:45 pm – 8:30 pm Tushar/Proctor Home Group

Saturday, October 27th
7:00 am – 8:30 am Man-Up Men’s Ministry
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Craft Show for UNO Youth

Sunday, October 28th
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Ground Zero Youth Ministry

Opportunities for Prayer

Missionary Prayer Reminder:
Please pray for Mark and Patti Bean who are with Wickliffe Bible Translators.

KCF Outreach Prayer Reminder:
Please pray for the Heaven Train
Ministry in Cleveland.

Individuals/Families of the Week Prayer Reminder:
~ Nancy Fade
~ James Faught

LOOKING AHEAD.....

Women's Book Club ~ October 29th ~ Monday

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: TBD

Call Jan Colwill at (440) 796-8035

They will be discussing the book
The Girl in The Letter by Emily Gunnis

Harvest Party / Chili Cook-Off ~ October 31st ~ Wednesday

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Samaritan's Purse: Operation Christmas Child ~ November 12th - 19th

It’s time to plan ahead!

This year’s Operation Blessing will be Nov. 12th – 19th

Shop now to fill your shoeboxes for children in need around the world.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child

Contact Corkie Stuck for more info: corrinestuck@gmail.com

Women's Gathering ~ November 17th ~ Saturday

9:00 am – 10:30 am at KCF

This is a special opportunity for women of all ages to get to know one another better.

Come for a short devotional, discussion time, prayer, fun, and fellowship.

Contact Betsy French at (440) 223-5233 or betsyhfrench@gmail.com

**(Note: There will be no gathering in the month of December.)

Jackson Towers Outreach Luncheon ~ November 17th ~ Saturday

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Look for the Needs Requests in your email inbox or contact Barb Saywell at 440-478-5342 if you would like to help serve and bless the residents!

Annual Agape Feast ~ November 18th ~ Sunday

** ONE service **

10:00 a.m.

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