Poets' Corner: The Longest Poem

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WATERFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH - 11:00am SUNDAY WORSHIP

Jun. 25, 2023

 Brent Wood
 Psalm 119
 Poet's Corner, Storylines, Waterford Community Church


The Longest Poem
 Psalm 119

1. Eight facts about the poem.

2. Eight words to describe the Bible.

Law—                                 Statutes—

Precepts—                        Decrees—

Commandments—          Laws—

Word—                              Promises—

3. Eight things the Bible does for us.

· Keeps us from sin

· Grants us freedom

· Provides us wisdom, understanding and discernment

· Offers us comfort in affliction

· Gives us guidance

· Affords us strength when we are weary

· Fills us with joy and peace

· Gives us hope for the future

4. Three conclusions from the poem.

· The Word of God points us to the God of the Word.

· The Word of God gets into us as we get into the Word.

· The Word of God is to be loved and to be lived.

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