Notes: September 27 – Psalm 19

Revelation – God speaking to Man

Natural revelation – God speaking through His creation (v 1-6)

  • heaven speaks (v 1)
  • 24/7 messages from heaven (v 2)
  • without raising their voice (v 3)
  • global communications (v 4)
  • the sun is more than a light bulb (v 5-6)

Special revelation – God speaking through His inspired Word (v 7-11)

  • converting the soul
  • making wise the simple
  • rejoicing the heart
  • enlightening the eyes
  • enduring forever
  • being altogether true and righteous
  • warning God’s servants

What we learn from God’s revelation (v 12-14)

  • sin lies within us, and is not limited to external actions
  • sin must be cleansed from us, but we cannot do it ourselves
  • sin, unchecked, will dominate us
  • sin affects our words and thoughts
  • God saves us from sin

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