1. KNOWING GOD’S WORD Part 1 © 2003 David K. Bernard Psalm 119:11

2. A. Introduction 1.God’s Word is living and powerful, a discerner of the heart, Hebrews 4:12 2.Weapon against evil, Ephesians 6:17 3.Guide to salvation, II Timothy 3:15 4.Inspired of God, II Timothy 3:16 5.Guide to Christian living, II Timothy 3:17 6.Psalm 119: 22-stanza poem on God’s Word

3. B. The Blessing of God’s Word 1.Psalm 119:1-2 2.Leads to truth, verses 105, 130 3.Cleanses from sin, verse 9 4.Guards against sin, verse 11 5.Gives hope, verse 114 6.Provides direction, verse 133 7Brings peace, verse 165

4. C. Relationship to God’s Word 1.Learn (read and study), verse 7 2.Meditate upon, verses 15, 97 3.Remember, verses 11, 16 4.Obey, verses 1-8 5.Rejoice & delight in, verses 162, 171, 174 6.Love, verses 97, 127, 163, 165, 167

5. D. Prayer and God’s Word 1.Ask God to help us understand His Word, verses 18, 33-34 2.Ask God to help us desire His Word, verses 35-36 3.Mix the Word with faith, Hebrews 4:2