~Section 2~
"BETH"...
"BETH"
in Hebrew
means
"Home"
To Find
... the Way Home
... the Way Home
... Follow
... the Pure Path
... the Pure Path
v.9
Wherewithal
shall a young man
cleanse his way?
by
taking heed
thereto
taking heed
thereto
according to
thy word.
"young"
[H5288]
= boy .. lad .. youth
= retainer
[H5287]
= showing emptiness
= empty vessel
[H5286]
= growl .. yell
.. (ref. to lion
(Lion = God)
= arouse .. shake .. alert
Anyone can be a "young" person:
•"young" in years
•"young vessel"
.."empty
.. of knowledge
.. of wisdom
•"young"
.. easily "roused"
.. from spiritual
slumber
.. by the "Voice
of the Lion"
.. by the Word of God
thy word.
"young"
[H5288]
= boy .. lad .. youth
= retainer
[H5287]
= showing emptiness
= empty vessel
[H5286]
= growl .. yell
.. (ref. to lion
(Lion = God)
= arouse .. shake .. alert
Anyone can be a "young" person:
•"young" in years
•"young vessel"
.."empty
.. of knowledge
.. of wisdom
•"young"
.. easily "roused"
.. from spiritual
slumber
.. by the "Voice
of the Lion"
.. by the Word of God
"Way"
[H734]
= way of living
= path of life
= narrow road
"heed"
[H8104]
= keep on guard .. watch
= retain treasure
= keep in memory
= preserve
= restrain
= keep worthy boundry
"cleanse"
[H2135]
= be justified
[H2141]
= shine
= walk in Spirit of God
Cleansing ... purifying one's way ... path of life
... takes place by watching ... guarding the treasure of the Word kept in the memory
... which sets boundaries for personal direction and conduct in life.
The "Way Home" is only discovered ... as we walk "according" to
... submitted to the Authority of Jesus Christ ... and in harmony with the Spirit of the Word of God.
... submitted to the Authority of Jesus Christ ... and in harmony with the Spirit of the Word of God.
Better to seek God at a young age.
Nevertheless ... a "young" person can also describe anyone that realizes he is "empty"
... lacking ..."waiting to be filled"... with the knowledge and wisdom only God can provide ... through His Holy Word.
Nevertheless ... a "young" person can also describe anyone that realizes he is "empty"
... lacking ..."waiting to be filled"... with the knowledge and wisdom only God can provide ... through His Holy Word.
Anyone can find the right path to the Father's House, ... if he hears the Voice of God
... from the Word of God
... is roused ...wakes from his spiritual slumber to discover the valuable treasure
... message of eternal life ... contained therein
... then submits to
... harmonizes his heart and life with ... that precious Word ... and is thereby justified.
... from the Word of God
... is roused ...wakes from his spiritual slumber to discover the valuable treasure
... message of eternal life ... contained therein
... then submits to
... harmonizes his heart and life with ... that precious Word ... and is thereby justified.
Seeking God
... Investing
... the Whole Heart
v.10
... the Whole Heart
v.10
With
my whole heart
my whole heart
have I sought thee:
O let me not
wander from
wander from
thy commandments.
"whole heart"
[H3820]
= inner man
= mind .. heart
= soul emotion
"whole heart"
[H3820]
= inner man
= mind .. heart
= soul emotion
= memory .. appetite
= seat of courage
= conscience
= reflection .. reasoning
= seat of courage
= conscience
= reflection .. reasoning
Desiring to know God personally and intimately is going to take the totality of who we are
... the complete inner man ... mind ... heart ... soul ... emotion
... all of our desires ... involving everything we think and feel
... nothing reserved for self.
"sought"
[H1875]
= enquire .. consult
= investigate .. study
= dig for
Seeking God will also require diligent study ... dedication that calls for serious investigation and a lifetime of spiritual "digging"... (however long that "spiritual lifetime" happens to be).
... the complete inner man ... mind ... heart ... soul ... emotion
... all of our desires ... involving everything we think and feel
... nothing reserved for self.
"sought"
[H1875]
= enquire .. consult
= investigate .. study
= dig for
Seeking God will also require diligent study ... dedication that calls for serious investigation and a lifetime of spiritual "digging"... (however long that "spiritual lifetime" happens to be).
To whom much time is given ... much time is required.
To whom little time is given ... little time is required.
... keeping in mind ... as long as we are still here ... it is never too late to begin doing what is right.
See
"Parable of the Talents"
TIME Principle
explained
in the
"Parable of the 10 Virgins"
"wander"
[H7686]
= go astray .. sin
= wrongful ignorance
= inadvertance
Committing one's self to the disciplined task of seeking everything we need to know about God
... is for the purpose of being prepared to avoid "wandering" off the narrow road into sin
... or failing to do what is right because of ignorance.
"commandments"
[H4687]
= precepts .. ordinances
= laws .. judgments .. rules
God has assured us in this tenth verse of Psalm 119
... that He has provided everything we need in His Holy Word to find the "Way Home"
... if we seek Him with our whole heart ... through the consistent study of His Word
... which will give us the power to overcome sin
... and follow His commandments.
v.11
Thy word
have I hid
in mine heart,
that I might not
sin against thee.
It is impossible for the works of the law to provide eternal life
... only Christ's death on the cross can pay the penalty for our sin.
... only Christ's death on the cross can pay the penalty for our sin.
However ... the rules of God that govern all of life and conduct are still necessary.
They are not meant to be a burden ... but were designed by our Creator to bless with protection ... good health ... success ... and a happy life
... serving as a most powerful means ... to avoid the consequences of sin.
They are not meant to be a burden ... but were designed by our Creator to bless with protection ... good health ... success ... and a happy life
... serving as a most powerful means ... to avoid the consequences of sin.
For this reason ... the psalmist prays that the Lord would help him continue to walk closely in harmony with His commandments.
Therefore ... he invests the time it takes to carefully hide the Word of God in his heart ... building a "pro-active" means of defense
... against any damage that could occur due to some powerful temptation ... careless behavior ... or spiritual ignorance
... causing him to fall into sin ... that would bring undesirable consequences into his life.
Therefore ... he invests the time it takes to carefully hide the Word of God in his heart ... building a "pro-active" means of defense
... against any damage that could occur due to some powerful temptation ... careless behavior ... or spiritual ignorance
... causing him to fall into sin ... that would bring undesirable consequences into his life.
Word of God
... Expert Instructor
v.12
Blessed art thou,
O LORD:
teach me
thy statutes.
"Blessed"
[H1288]
= praised .. congratulate
thy statutes.
"Blessed"
[H1288]
= praised .. congratulate
"Blessed ... art thou."
The Word "Blessed"... is not just a poetic filler
... or... a respectful salutation.
The Lord is getting praised and congratulated for something specific here.
The Word "Blessed"... is not just a poetic filler
... or... a respectful salutation.
The Lord is getting praised and congratulated for something specific here.
"teach"
[H3925]
= instruct
.. by diligent .. expert
.. instructor
The Lord is the Teacher
... He is being praised ..."blessed" for being the only One qualified to instruct those He has created.
He is the only One who has the ability to teach
... according to the way we were designed to learn.
Our Creator ... is our Expert Instructor.
"statutes"
[H2706]
= prescribed law
= boundary (of conduct)
= portion .. tasks in life
= duties .. assignments
When God created us ... He did so with an agenda in mind.
Like a doctor prescribes medicine to heal and facilitate movement
... our Father set forth ... prescribed ... provided direction regarding His specific will for our life
... and ordained the action He expected us to take.
"That they should
seek the Lord,
seek the Lord,
if haply
they might
feel after him,
they might
feel after him,
and
find him,
find him,
though he be not
far from
far from
every one of us:
For in him
we live, and move,
we live, and move,
and
have our being;
have our being;
as certain also
of
your own poets
have said,
your own poets
have said,
For we are also
his offspring."
-Acts 17:27-28
his offspring."
-Acts 17:27-28
He desires that we discover His will
... by submitting to His instruction:
Therefore ... we must pray with the psalmist and request that He teach us everything we need to know about our assignment in life
... understanding that He is the Preeminent Expert Instructor
... the only One qualified to correctly interpret His Word.
... by submitting to His instruction:
Therefore ... we must pray with the psalmist and request that He teach us everything we need to know about our assignment in life
... understanding that He is the Preeminent Expert Instructor
... the only One qualified to correctly interpret His Word.
Thus ... the Word interprets the Word ... by the power of the Holy Spirit that resides in the Word
... as well as in the heart of a genuine born-again ... Holy Spirit-filled believer.
... as well as in the heart of a genuine born-again ... Holy Spirit-filled believer.
For this reason ... He alone is worthy of all praise
... because He is the One who has provided everything we need to fulfill the specific mission assigned to us.
... because He is the One who has provided everything we need to fulfill the specific mission assigned to us.
... And ... He is the only One who can show us the "Way Home."
v.13
With my lips
have I declared
all the judgments
of thy mouth.
The psalmist does not hesitate to declare what God has already spoken in His Word
... But at the same time ... God is also (literally) saying in this verse:
"Read my lips"..."Look at my mouth"
... directing us to understand that the judgments
... commandments He has declared (out of His mouth)
... are the Source of the power we are going to need to complete the journey Home
... the same power we find coming out of His mouth in Genesis Chapter 1
... the power that brought all things into existence.
... But at the same time ... God is also (literally) saying in this verse:
"Read my lips"..."Look at my mouth"
... directing us to understand that the judgments
... commandments He has declared (out of His mouth)
... are the Source of the power we are going to need to complete the journey Home
... the same power we find coming out of His mouth in Genesis Chapter 1
... the power that brought all things into existence.
Through the Word of God ... He is declaring ... communicating ... enumerating ... emphasizing ... what He requires
... and providing all that is necessary to avoid distractions ... pitfalls ... derailments ... so we can successfully find the "Way Home" ... to the Father's House
... if we pay attention ... listen ... and heed what He is saying.
... and providing all that is necessary to avoid distractions ... pitfalls ... derailments ... so we can successfully find the "Way Home" ... to the Father's House
... if we pay attention ... listen ... and heed what He is saying.
His Testimonies
... ARE
..."thee" Treasure
..."thee" Treasure
v.14
I have rejoiced
in the way
of thy testimonies,
as much as
in all riches.
"rejoiced"
[H7797]
= displayed joy .. shown
= great happiness
The psalmist has already "rejoiced"... he has already experienced the benefits and joy of following the Way God has set before him.
... Now he desires to encourage us to follow his blessed example.
... Now he desires to encourage us to follow his blessed example.
"way"
[H1870]
= road .. journey
= path .. direction
= habit .. manner
= course in life
= moral character
If we follow the "Way"
... not only will we experience great joy
... but we will reap many rewards throughout the course of our life ... as a result of establishing
habits that will develop moral character
... actually transforming us into the person God wants us to be.
"testimonies"
[H5715]
= legal witness
[H5707]
= evidence recorded
= Word of God
"riches"
[H1952]
= wealth
= what is most valuable
= sufficient
= all that is needed
[H1951]
= be ready .. make ready
The Word of God is the recorded testimony of our Creator ... the Source of the only reliable information that can provide the direction and preparation required ... to get safely Home.
... not only will we experience great joy
... but we will reap many rewards throughout the course of our life ... as a result of establishing
habits that will develop moral character
... actually transforming us into the person God wants us to be.
"testimonies"
[H5715]
= legal witness
[H5707]
= evidence recorded
= Word of God
"riches"
[H1952]
= wealth
= what is most valuable
= sufficient
= all that is needed
[H1951]
= be ready .. make ready
The Word of God is the recorded testimony of our Creator ... the Source of the only reliable information that can provide the direction and preparation required ... to get safely Home.
This "testimony" of the Word of God is the most valuable thing that exists
... It embodies all of the real riches in this life and supplies the faith required to embrace the ultimate treasures of eternal life
... found in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ
... and as "Living Water" continually flowing forth from the Holy Scriptures
... directs our path to the Father's House.
... It embodies all of the real riches in this life and supplies the faith required to embrace the ultimate treasures of eternal life
... found in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ
... and as "Living Water" continually flowing forth from the Holy Scriptures
... directs our path to the Father's House.
Meditate:
... on Treasures
... of Life
... on Treasures
... of Life
... From God's Word
v.15
I will meditate
in thy precepts,
and
have respect
have respect
unto thy ways.
"meditate"
[H7878]
= put forth thoughts
= muse
= commune (pray)
= speak .. sing
= complain .. ponder
"precepts"
[H6490]
= statute .. commandment
[H6485]
= judgment
= recorded testimony
= Word of God
"respect"
[H5027]
= having high regard
= pay attention
[H5029]
= as a prophet
[H5012]
= as speaking from God
= as from the Holy Spirit
Meditating can involve engaging our heart and mind in many different ways.
... The one thing it does not require is to "empty our mind."
... In fact doing this can actually be spiritually detrimental ... when we understand that the spiritual realm consists of both good and evil forces.
"meditate"
[H7878]
= put forth thoughts
= muse
= commune (pray)
= speak .. sing
= complain .. ponder
"precepts"
[H6490]
= statute .. commandment
[H6485]
= judgment
= recorded testimony
= Word of God
"respect"
[H5027]
= having high regard
= pay attention
[H5029]
= as a prophet
[H5012]
= as speaking from God
= as from the Holy Spirit
Meditating can involve engaging our heart and mind in many different ways.
... The one thing it does not require is to "empty our mind."
... In fact doing this can actually be spiritually detrimental ... when we understand that the spiritual realm consists of both good and evil forces.
For this reason ... it is imperative to stay safely within the protective boundaries set forth in the Word of God established in the Holy Bible
... in order to avoid carelessly opening our mind to something evil that can cause much deception ... pain ... and ultimately become very difficult to remove.
... in order to avoid carelessly opening our mind to something evil that can cause much deception ... pain ... and ultimately become very difficult to remove.
The above definitions provide an excellent understanding regarding the proper way to meditate according to the instruction God designed right within this one Word, "meditate."
Interesting ... the way these definitions are presented ... actually providing a pattern we can follow when meditating on the Word of God:
..1..think ... bring the
Word into the mind
Word into the mind
..2..muse .. deeply
consider
consider
..3..commune ... pray
about ... ask God to
teach details
about ... ask God to
teach details
..4..speak ...verbalize to
self and/or others
self and/or others
sing ... verbalize
through songs hymns
... Word-filled music
through songs hymns
... Word-filled music
..5..complain ... be honest
... face things that are
troubling
... face things that are
troubling
..6..ponder ... take time
... weigh ... balance
... harmonize with the
Scriptures
... weigh ... balance
... harmonize with the
Scriptures
. . .Then. . .
... Jump for Joy
... over God's Word
... Don't Forget
... His Word!
v.16
I will delight myself
in thy statutes:
I will
not forget
thy word.
"delight"
[H8173]
= shout for joy
= joyful emotion
"statutes"
[H2708]
= ordinance
[H2706]
= prescribed boundaries
= limits .. conditions
[H2710]
= according to
.. God's written Word
"forget"
[H7911]
= ignore .. get careless
= not remember
The bad news:
thy word.
"delight"
[H8173]
= shout for joy
= joyful emotion
"statutes"
[H2708]
= ordinance
[H2706]
= prescribed boundaries
= limits .. conditions
[H2710]
= according to
.. God's written Word
"forget"
[H7911]
= ignore .. get careless
= not remember
The bad news:
... We are lost in this dark world.
The "Good News":
... Rejoice over God's Word.
... Express joyful emotion over the Word of God.
Remember:
To find the Way Home
... follow His Word.
... Express joyful emotion over the Word of God.
Remember:
To find the Way Home
... follow His Word.
"In
my Father's house
my Father's house
are
many mansions:
many mansions:
if
it were not so,
it were not so,
I would have
told you.
told you.
I go
to prepare a place
for you.
to prepare a place
for you.
And if I go
and
prepare a place
for you,
prepare a place
for you,
I will come again,
and
receive you
unto myself;
receive you
unto myself;
that
where I am,
where I am,
there
ye may be also."
ye may be also."
-John 14:2-3
***To find assurance***
of
eternal life
Scroll to the top
of
this page
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and
Click on the gift
wrapped in gold
in the left column.
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