The heavens declare
the glory of God;
and the expanse shows
His handiwork. Psalms 19:1
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Psalms 19:1
This beautiful Psalm speaks of two witnesses for God’s creation (As read in vers 1-6), and the marvelous teaching God has revealed (as seen in vers 7-11). It closes with the desire to be free from sin and to be pleasing to the Creator.
“Expanse” – as read in Genesis 1:6-8
Day by day they pour forth speech, and night by night show forth knowledge.
Psalms 19:2
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Psalms 19:2
Creation testifies to God’s being and glory. Compare Romans 1:19-20. Jesus Christ Himself pointed to nature as teaching God’s wisdom, glory, and care as read in Matthew 6:26-30; 10:29. So it is in vain for any philosopher or scientist to deny it. Those who do so only show their own spiritual blindness or prejudice.
There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Psalms 19:3
Their boundary line has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,
Psalms 19:4
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Psalms 19:3-4
The heavens, the sun, moon, and stars do not speak words, but their silent testimony is universal and very powerful. It reaches every nation, tribe, and village on earth. These beautiful created objects are saying, “There is a Creator, a marvelous God of infinite power and glory”. This testimony goes everywhere, including places where no human preacher has ever gone.
The sun is singled out as the brightest object in the sky that declares the glory of God. Men at different times and places have worshiped the sun as God. The writers of the Bible, inspired by God’s Spirit, knew better. The sun is marvelous created by our almighty dear sovereign, reigning Heavenly Father (as read in Genesis 1:1, 16), and points to God as our almighty dear caring creator.
“Line”– translations of the Hebrew into Greek (the Septuagint), Latin, and Syriac have “voice” here (perhaps indicating that in those far-off days the Hebrew word also conveyed that meaning). Whether we keep “line” or opt for “voice” the teaching seems to be the same namely, there is no place that the testimony of the heavens does not reach.
Which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and like a strong man rejoicing to run a race.
Psalms 19:5
Its rising is from one end of heaven, and its circuit to the other ends of it, and there is nothing hidden from its heat.
Psalms 19:6
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul. The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 19:7
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Psalms 19:7
“Law”- the Hebrew word also means “instruction”, “teaching”. The teaching or the law God has given in His marvelous righteous Word also reveals His glory. David is doubtless referring to the books of Moses, which made up nearly all the written marvelous righteous Word of God then available. Believers now have the rest of the Bible, a much fuller revelation of God’s wisdom, love, power, and glory. The expliciet revelation God has given is perfect, there is no flaw of any kind in it (as read in Psalms 12:6; 18:30 and Matthew 5:17-18). It has wonderful and miraculeus power to change the human heart and soul. (as read in Psalms 119:25, 107; John 15:3; James 1:21; 1 Peter 1:23). We can be very confident that what our almighty dear Heavenly Father has revealed is trustworthy, as we can read in Psalms 93:5 and 111:7. A simple person who knows, believes, loves and abide in the marvelous righteous Word of God will become wiser over time when holding on in their faith and persistence to our almighty dear Heavenly Father, other then to think highly of themselves to perform a need of high education. (as read in Psalms 111:10; 119:99 and Proverbs 1:7). This is because the marvelous righteous Word of God will teach the fear of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The statutes of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psalms 19:8
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever. The judgments of the LORD are altogether true and righteous.
Psalms 19:9
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Psalms 19:9
References on “fear of the Lord” can be found and read at Psalms 34:11-14; 111:10; Job 28:28; Proverbs 1:7 and Genesis 20:11. The fear of the Lord has a permanent effect for good in a person’s life. One of the glories of God’s marvelous teachings in the Bible is that they are altogether holy, just, and good (as read in Romans 7:12).
They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold. They are sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Psalms 19:10
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Psalms 19:10
If every human believers reach out after the wonderful truths of God’s marvelous righteous Word and keep His commands they would pursue a totally blessed and wealth life style, how different the whole world would be when everyone become to receive, believe and understand such a great beneficial gift that is more finer then gold as read in Psalms 119:72, 127; Proverbs 8:10-11, 19). The marvelous righteous Word of God is very sweet to the spiritual man (as read in Psalms 119:103 and Proverbs 24:13-14). If it is not so with us it is because we are still carnal and sin is deceiving us from what is right from wrong. Let us therefore seek after Gods marvelous righteous Word and abide in His commands, and become blamless before God as read in Deuteronomy 18:13 and Joshua 24:14
Moreover by them your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward. Psalms 19:11
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Psalms 19:11
As long as we are living in this world we’ll have to continue by perseverance throughout the Holy Spirit, and therefore become to walk under God’s protection (as read in 2 Chronicles 19:10; Ezekiel 3:18-21; Acts 20:31; 1 Corinthians 4:14; Colossians 1:28; 1 Thessalonians 5:14 and Hebrews 11:7).
On “reward” Read Psalms 17:4; 25:10; 119:9; Joshua 1:7-8; Isaiah 66:2; John 17:17; James 1:21 and 1 Peter 2:2. Spiritual prosperity and success, safety, God’s loving favor, purity of life, God’s esteem, increasing sanctification, spiritual growth, these are some of the “rewards” of obedience to God’s marvelous righteous Word. Besides there will be the eternal rewards to be enjoyed in heaven (as read in Revelation 22:12).
Who can discern his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults.
Psalms 19:12
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Psalms 19:12
Read Psalms 90:8; 139:23-24 and Leviticus 4:1-2, No doubt we all may commit acts which in our eyes may not be errors or sins but will be such in the eyes of our almighty dear Heavenly Father (as clearly read and seen in Jeremiah 17:9-10).
Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be blameless, and I will be innocent from great transgression.
Psalms 19:13
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Psalms 19:13
Read Nummers 15:30-31. Willful or presumptuous sins are extremely dangerous. Any sin will try to get the upper hand and rule over us. as read in Genesis 4:7 and John 8:34.
“Great transgression”- sins of lesser seriousness, if they gain the mastery over us, may lead on to more serious sins. Cain did not master his anger and so later killed his brother. David did not master his lust and so became guilty of adultery and murder (as read in 2 Samuel 11). Judas did not master his love of money and ended up as Jesus Christ’s betrayer, and a suicide. There are many other examples both in the Bible and out of it.
But true believers in Jesus Christ now have the promise of God’s grace as read in Romans 6:14 below.
For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under the Law, but under grace. Romans 6:14
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Romans 6:14
Here is the most precious , devine, sweetest truth possible to true believers troubled and harassed by sin. Let us not think we will overcome sin by any efforts to keep God’s law or to be “good” As only God’s grace can enable us to throw off the tyranny of sin, grace that brings to us forgiveness and eternal life, the Holy Spirit, and power and strength to conquer in the fight against sin…
“Not under the law” as read in Romans 7:1-4 below
Do you not know, brethren (for I am speaking to those who know the Law), that the Law has authority over a man as long as he lives? For the woman who has a husband is bound to her husband, by the Law, as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is freed from the law regarding the husband. So then, if she marries another man while her husband is still living, she is called an adulteress. But if her husband is dead, she is freed from that law, so that even though she gets married to another man, she is not an adulteress. Therefore, my brethren, you also have died to the Law through the body of Christ, so that you might be married to another, to him who was raised from the dead, that we might bear fruit to God. Romans 7:1-4
May the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my Strength and my Redeemer.
Psalms 19:14
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Psalms 19:14
“Words”- as Read in Psalms 39:1-3; Matthew 12:36 and James 3:1-2. The writers of the Bible, inspired by the Holy Spirit, knew the great importance of the marvelous righteous word of our Lord Jesus Christ.
“Heart”- they also knew the great importance of inner thoughts and ideas (as read in Proverbs 4:23).
“Meditation” as read in Psalms 1:2; 104:34; 119:99, 148; Josh 1:8 and 1 Timothy 4:15. “Redeemer” as read in Psalms 78:35 below.
And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their Redeemer.
Psalms 78:35
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Psalms 78:35
The Hebrew word translated here “Redeemer” (Goel) is used 46 times in the Hebrew Old Testament, sometimes of God, sometimes of men. It had various meanings. A redeemer was one who delivered from trouble and bondage (as read in Genesis 48:16 and Deuteronomy 13:5); a close relative who would buy a person’s lost property and restore it to him (as read in Leviticus 25:25); an avenger of a family member who had been killed (as read in Nummers 35:12); a close relative who would marry the widow of a family member and raise up progeny for him, besides buying up her lost property (as read in Ruth 2:20); and one who takes the side of his people against oppressors (as read in Proverbs 23:11). As Redeemer God saved His people from bondage, restored them to the land, and punished their enemies (as read in Isaiah 49:25-26 and Jeremiah 50:33-34).
In the New Testament the word has more spiritual meanings. There the Lord Jesus Christ is the Redeemer. He paid the price to release us from sin’s bondage. The price was His own blood. By His blood truth believers have forgiveness, freedom, and an eternal inheritance. Jesus Christ stands up for believers against their spiritual enemy (satan). He will destroy this one who has brought death on the human race, and will restore to man all that he lost by falling into satan’s hands. The Lord Jesus Christ has redeemed His people that collectively they might become His Holy, spiritual “Bride” to bring forth fruit for God. as read in Matthew 20:28; 26:28; Romans 3:24; 7:1-4; 8:23; Galatians 3:13-14; Ephesians 1:7, 14; 4:30; 5:25-33; Colossians 1:14; Hebrews 9:12; 1 Peter 1:4, 18, 19 and Revelation 1:5; 5:9-10; 19:6-9.
And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.
But I told you that you have seen Me and do not believe.
John 6:35-36
Our dear wonderful, caring Lord Jesus Christ makes it perfectly clear that He has not been speaking of some substance like manna which they can gather and eat. He has been speaking of Himself (As read in John 6:48,51). In this marvelous Gospel on a number of occasions Jesus Christ used the words “I am” in connection with the truth or other about Himself or His ministry as read in John 6:35; 8:12; 10:7,9,11,14; 11:25; 14:6; 15; 1,5. Also He used the words by themselves (Read John 8:24,58. Here when Jesus Christ compares Himself to bread He signifies that He is to men’s minds, hearts, and spirits what literal food is to the body….
Much LoVe, JoY, Peace and Blessings through Jesus Christ, our almighty dear caring Saviour and Redeemer, in who we faithfully abide, trust, believe and abundantly do receive throughout His marvelous righteous Word and truth fulfilling Holy Spirit ✝️🔥👑🙏🏻🕊️
💫 Emmanuel 💫
