Psalms 119 Essay
BOT 525 Reading Number 1
Question 1: What did I learn about the nature and activity of God?
In Psalms 119 we see that the author or authors of these verses as looking to apply God’s word in his life to fully understand God's ways which will lead to blessings. The DTIB concludes with a similar statement saying the ultimate aim of our work in the reading of scripture is that it will lead us to Blessings of knowing God and conforming us to His Godly image (p. 25).
The DTIB remind us that Knowing God is more than a simple academic exercise, but it is seeking God out daily in our life. The DTIB says to know God is the author and subject of the scripture requires more than simple intellectual knowledge and acknowledgement of him. To know God is to love and obey him and all of his precepts as said over and over again in Psalms 119. God is calling His …show more content…
The revelation from Psalms 119 is that God is calling his children to more than a simple understanding of Him and His word. God is calling for us to love Him and His words. He wishes for our life and all that we do to be centered on God's love and His words. Within Psalms 119 we see the Psalmist uses the words “laws” “statutes” “ordinances” and “precepts” of God repeatedly. The Psalmist uses these words as a reminder to us that God's words have great value and that with this great words of value comes blessings as well.
It is with the God’s words, statutes, precepts, and laws which gives us as children of God better understanding of what God wants from us in our lives. These words and images help guide us to the understanding of who God is, which should lead us to a deeper love for God and His word. James Orr believed our development of doctrines needed to be formulated on infinite truths, which are found in the scripture (DTIB p. 178). God’s words, statutes, precepts, and laws are a part of these infinite truths that our Evangelic Doctrine has been found
Question 1: What did I learn about the nature and activity of God?
In Psalms 119 we see that the author or authors of these verses as looking to apply God’s word in his life to fully understand God's ways which will lead to blessings. The DTIB concludes with a similar statement saying the ultimate aim of our work in the reading of scripture is that it will lead us to Blessings of knowing God and conforming us to His Godly image (p. 25).
The DTIB remind us that Knowing God is more than a simple academic exercise, but it is seeking God out daily in our life. The DTIB says to know God is the author and subject of the scripture requires more than simple intellectual knowledge and acknowledgement of him. To know God is to love and obey him and all of his precepts as said over and over again in Psalms 119. God is calling His …show more content…
The revelation from Psalms 119 is that God is calling his children to more than a simple understanding of Him and His word. God is calling for us to love Him and His words. He wishes for our life and all that we do to be centered on God's love and His words. Within Psalms 119 we see the Psalmist uses the words “laws” “statutes” “ordinances” and “precepts” of God repeatedly. The Psalmist uses these words as a reminder to us that God's words have great value and that with this great words of value comes blessings as well.
It is with the God’s words, statutes, precepts, and laws which gives us as children of God better understanding of what God wants from us in our lives. These words and images help guide us to the understanding of who God is, which should lead us to a deeper love for God and His word. James Orr believed our development of doctrines needed to be formulated on infinite truths, which are found in the scripture (DTIB p. 178). God’s words, statutes, precepts, and laws are a part of these infinite truths that our Evangelic Doctrine has been found