1. A STEADFAST HEART Psalm 119:1-8

2. Blessed are the upright in the way, who walk in the Law of Jehovah. (2) Blessed are they who keep His testimonies, and who seek Him with all the heart. (3) They also do no iniquity; they walk in His ways. (4) You have commanded us to keep Your Commandments carefully. (5) O that my ways were fixed to keep Your Precepts! (6) Then I shall not be ashamed, when I have respect to all Your Commandments. (7) I will praise You with uprightness of heart when I have learned Your righteous judgments. (8) I will keep Your Precepts; do not forsake me completely.

3. Introduction The Word of the Lord Study Psalm 119 What is God’s Word and our relations to it?

4. Blessed Blessed are the upright in the way, who walk in the Law of Jehovah. (2) Blessed are they who keep His testimonies, and who seek Him with all the heart. Being upright in God’s ways Attitude and being

5. Law Verb: To teach & direct Noun: Scripture Thus: Requiring Compliance

6. Testimonies by the Ark of Covenant Exd 16:33, 34 – Manna Num 17:10 – Aaron’s staff Deut 31:26 – Ten Commandments

7. Commandments Authority and Right to give order (mandate) Demand to obey

8. Precepts Careful instructions & carefully prescribed

9. Judgement Decisions based on Righteousness & fairness

10. Conclusion Know God’s Word: Law, Testament, Commandments, Precepts & Judgement Blessed are those who ◦ Being upright in God’s ways ◦ Walk in the Laws of God ◦ Keep God’s commandments ◦ Seek God in all the heart