The Heart-Transforming Power of the Scriptures
A couple weeks ago, in our Tuesday night Intensive Discipleship Training module, we spent time in Psalm 19:7-11 and reflected on the power and adequacy of God’s Word to transform our hearts and souls. We noticed the various titles used, the characteristics of Scripture, the work it performs, and then illustrations of its work found in other Scriptures. It was a blessed time! Consider doing the same in your personal study time or small group discussion.
| Verse | Title | Characteristic | Action it performs | Illustration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psalm 19:7 | Law of the Lord (teaching) |
Perfect (flawless) |
Restores the Soul | Acts 16:14 |
| Psalm 19:7 | Testimony (bears witness) |
Sure (trustworthy) |
Makes wise the simple | Proverbs 1:1-2 Hebrews 5:14 |
| Psalm 19:8 | Precepts (orders) |
Right | Rejoices the heart | John 15:10-11 |
| Psalm 19:8 | Commandments (divine orders) |
Pure | Enlightens the eyes | John 9:35-41 |
| Psalm 19:9 | Fear of the Lord | Clean | Endures forever | Isaiah 40:8 |
| Psalm 19:9 | Judgments (God’s justice) |
True, righteous altogether | Sanctify | John 17:17 |
| Psalm 19:10 | More desirable than gold | Give success | Joshua 1:8 | |
| Psalm 19:10 | Sweeter than honey | Jeremiah 15:16 John 4:34 |
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| Psalm 19:11 | They warn us | 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | ||
| Psalm 19:11 | Obedience is rewarded | James 1:22-25 |
