1. True North for 2019

2. True North for 2019
If we could talk to one of God’s favorite people about living life, would you?

3. True North for 2019
If we could talk to one of God’s favorite people about living life, would you?
Psalm 17:7-8
Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes. Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings

4. King David’s thoughts about “True North”
True North for 2019
King David’s thoughts about “True North”
Psalm 119:97-102
Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts. I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word. I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me.

5. King David’s thoughts about “True North”
True North for 2019
King David’s thoughts about “True North”
Psalm 119:105; ;
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end. Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

6. What does David believe about his “True North?”
True North for 2019
What does David believe about his “True North?”
It gives him insight about life which brings wisdom.
It keeps him on a right path for life.
It is his life’s heritage.
It pleases the God who loves him and whom he loves.
It works!

7. True North for 2019
The most important thing about David’s – and our – following “True North”…

8. True North for 2019
It is the most direct way we know God, His One and Only Son, and His Holy Spirit!
Psalm 119:102 I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me.
Psalm 119:10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
Psalm 17:5-7a My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not stumbled. I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Show me the wonders of your great love

9. True North for 2019
David was not devoted to his “True North” – God’s Word – because he enjoyed being a student or rule keeper – only.

10. It was because it deepened his love relationship with the Triune God!
True North for 2019
It was because it deepened his love relationship with the Triune God!

11. True North for 2019
David loved God’s Word because it connected him to the Triune God in a special way!

12. Jesus taught the same thing –
True North for 2019
Jesus taught the same thing –
John 14:15, 21
If you love me, keep my commands. Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them

13. 10 Bible Reading Plans for 2019
True North for 2019
10 Bible Reading Plans for 2019
A Psalm a Day
A Proverb a Day
Try a Topical Bible Study
The “Approved Workman” Plan
Switch It Up

14. 10 Bible Reading Plans for 2019
True North for 2019
10 Bible Reading Plans for 2019
Walk Through the Old Testament
Compare the Gospels
Absorb the Letters
The Questions Jesus Asked
Find or Design Your Own Plan

15. Our Conclusion for today – “True North” always is the pointer.
True North for 2019
Our Conclusion for today – “True North” always is the pointer.
What it always points toward –
The Triune God and our relationship with Him!