Ps 119 Kaph Hanging On (to God's Word)
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Transcript of Ps 119 Kaph Hanging On (to God's Word)
Introduction• Psalm 119 is a STYLIZED description of
the Bible– Each section is composed of personal
observations and applications about the Word of God
– Each section is creative and unique in style
• Caph (vv. 81-88)– Each of the lines in Psalm 119:81-88 begin
with the same Hebrew letter– The caph is a pictograph of an open palm
Related Words• a KepH is a
rock, as a refuge
• to KapHaH is to subdue; to pin facedown
Hanging On• In time of trouble, TIE a knot and
HANG ON. (81-84)
– The knot is the WORD of GOD–Hanging on is DIFFICULT– Letting go is NOT an option
Help is on Its Way• You will receive no EXTRA help
from those who have already QUIT. (85-86)
– Every day that you hang on, you remind them of their REFUSAL to hang on to God
– Your ENDURING grip proves that serving God can be done
– Your help must come from GOD
Miraculous Survival• Survival is simply a series of
narrow, miraculous ESCAPES. (87-88)
– You can survive if you CLING TO His precepts for survival
–He can REVIVE you and resuscitate you
– SURVIVAL gives us the chance to say thank-you in front of all these witnesses
ConclusionEvery day in 2014,
a fortification for your soul is available to you
-- simply lock into the anchor points,
then climb on!
“Anchor Points”
Anchor points• The days of God’s servants is
fixed (84)• The judgment of persecutors is
coming (84)• God’s commandments are
faithful (86)• God always hears our cries for
help (86)• God’s love for us never ever fails
(88)• Salvation is guaranteed (81, 88)