Revelation of God | Psalm 19
Sermon Summary
Psalm 19 is a testimony of God’s revelation to mankind. Creation is God’s witness of Himself for all to see and experience. Yet, God chooses to disclose Himself to believers through direct acts like miracles, dreams, His word, and Christ Himself.
God’s word allows us to know Him personally and delight in His glory, honor, and power.
One Big Idea
As a believer, Psalm 19 gives us an understanding of God’s revelation so that we can be secure in knowing that we are chosen.
Key Scriptures:
Romans 1:20 (NASB): For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
Matthew 5:45b (NASB): for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
Psalm 19:7 (NASB): The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalm 19:13-14 (NASB): Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not rule over me; then I will be blameless, and I shall be acquitted of great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.
Truths to focus on this week:
God’s revelation through creation is evident: All creation points to the existence and power of God, and man has no excuse to deny it. Since the Bible is the ultimate source of truth, then there is no such thing as an atheist.
God’s common grace is for everyone: By God’s grace and mercy, everyone, including unbelievers, has the opportunity to enjoy the good things He’s created. Although our world also has suffering, believers know everything will be made right one day.
God’s word is supreme and sufficient: God has revealed these truths to believers specially. His word is perfect in all it says and contains, and we should desire to live a life characterized by its precepts.
Reflection Questions
Have you been coming to God’s word as something to delight in, or as information to consume? What would it look like this week to enjoy Scripture as a personal encounter with God rather than a task to complete?
If God has specially revealed Himself through His Word, how does that shape your desire to make Him known to others? What keeps you from sharing this with others?