In his sermon on Psalm 119 (Part 1), Stephen Davey explains that the psalmist uses 176 verses and eight different Hebrew synonyms—listed on page 4—to emphasize the essential power and protection of God’s Word. Davey shows how the carefully structured acrostic poem urges believers to study, memorize, and obey Scripture, describing it as the “supervisor” that guides every detail of life. Through verses like 9, 23, 63, and 67 (page 2), he highlights that God’s Word guards purity, gives wisdom during opposition, shapes friendships, and even uses affliction to draw wandering hearts back to the Shepherd. The psalmist ends with a humble confession in verses 175–176 (page 3), admitting his tendency to stray and pleading for God to keep him close. Davey concludes that Scripture is God’s transformative tool, and that passionate devotion to it anchors believers in every season of life.
The Power and Protection of God's Word
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