The Lamp and Light of God's Word

Psalm 119:105-112

Sermon Notes

1. Resolve to walk in the light of God’s word (105-106)

2 Peter 1:19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,

2. Resolve to pray for God to teach you through his word (107-108)

3. Resolve to stay true in the face of danger (109-110)

     Soul seeking snares
        Idolatry-Psalm 106:35-36
        Immorality—Proverbs 7:22-23
        Greed—1 Timothy 6:9
        Angry Friends—Proverbs 22:24-25
        Fear of man—Proverbs 29:25

4. Resolve to live a life of enduring obedience (111-112)

• What would be your typical motivation to study God’s word? How does this help or change it?
• What ways would your spouse/family say you could be most easily ensnared?
• How will your prayer life change after hearing this?

Dan Jarms

Dr. Dan Jarms is teaching pastor and team leader at Faith Bible Church in Spokane Washington, as well as associate dean at TMS Spokane. He has been married for over 30 years to Linda, and has three adult children. He earned his B.A. in English at the Master’s College, B.Ed. at Eastern Washington University, M.Div and D.Min in Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary. His other interests include NCAA basketball, gardening, brick oven cooking.

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