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“I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.” Psalm 119.7 Jesus told the woman at the well that those who worship God must “worship in spirit and truth.” Among the many profound truths revealed in this well-known conversation, our Lord reveals a key aspect about worship. Our praise must find its basis in biblical truth. …

“Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.” Psalm 119.6 The psalmist has laid out the spiritual blessings of keeping one’s life according to God’s Word. He has demonstrated his dependence upon the Lord to establish his ways. Now, he moves on to give one of the most profound blessings of a …

“Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!” Psalm 119.5 The psalmist declared the unparalleled blessing of walking in the law of the Lord. He painted a portrait of the life lived according to God’s Word. He affirmed the divine source of the Word as the motivation to diligently abide by its teaching. Out of those truths flows …

“You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.” Psalm 119.4 Having described the unparalleled blessings of having a blameless way, walking in the law of the Lord, observing His testimonies, seeking Him with their whole heart, doing no unrighteousness, and walking in God’s ways, the psalmist moves on to emphasize the reason for that path of blessing. The reason that …

“who also do no wrong,  but walk in his ways!” Psalm 119.3 The psalmist has already described those whose ways are blameless, who walk in God’s laws. He then went on to write of those who observe His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. Now, the psalmist continues his description of the blessed, of those who receive the unequalled …

Joe Flahive taught from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 this past week. He helped us to consider the implications of how we ought to live in light of the truth that God’s chief end in redeeming sinners is his own glory. If you were unable to join us, you can still listen to the message by clicking here: This Sunday, Keston Smith …

“Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart” Psalm 119.2 The psalmist continues his epic prayer of praise for God’s word with more announcement of blessings. Again we see that the unmatched favor of God falls on the one who “observes His testimonies.” This is the one who searches the Scripture and seeks to understand and obey …

“Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord!” Psalm 119.1 Would you like to be blessed—to be the recipient of the divine favor of the Lord? Psalm 119, this epic prayer extolling the Word of God, begins by giving a clear path to that blessing. The psalmist cries out “How blessed.” It’s an exclamation of the …

This coming Sunday, Joe Flahive will be bringing to us the Word of God. To help you prepare, he’s provided the following preview: Regeneration and spiritual growth are great blessings that occur as the result of the move of the Spirit of God on the heart of man. But these are not the ultimate ends for which God brings regeneration …

Greetings Grace Community! We had the joy of hearing Eric Dodson bring us a fresh look at the Lord’s Prayer. Eric helped us consider from Matthew 6:9-13 what is revealed in the heart of the one who prays as Jesus commands. If you were unable to join us, you can still listen to it on our podcast or by clicking …