Lesson Summary:

We should desire all of God’s Word so we can gain wisdom and understanding to live a life that pleases and honors God.

Focus Passage: Psalm 119.

Outline and Lesson Goal

The Problem of Bible Illiteracy

The Structure of Psalm 119

Principles and Applications

I. Desire God’s Word (Psalm 119:33-40)

Principle: We should long for the Word of God to dwell in us.
Application: How is the desire for God’s Word expressed in your life?
Scripture Reference

like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation,
I Peter 2:2

II. Acquire Godly Wisdom (Psalm 119:97-104)

Principle: Appropriating God’s Word leads us to grow in Godly Wisdom.
Application: How is the godly wisdom that comes from God’s Word exhibited in your life?
Scripture Reference

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16

III. Grow in Holiness (Psalm 119:169-176)

Principle: As we grow in the knowledge of God’s Word we should grow in Holiness.
Application: How are your everyday actions giving praise to God?
Scripture Reference

21 Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.
22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.
James 1:21-22