1. The Blessedness of God's Word (Psalm 119:1-8)

Psalm 119 reveals the blessedness of God's Word, and this is the theme of the introductory stanza (vv. 1-8). I encourage you to read and mediate on these verses. Does your heart resonate with the psalmist’s prayer, or is there dissonance? Prayerfully consider the posture of your heart toward the Lord and His Word as you prepare for worship this Lord’s Day. May we rejoice in God’s Word this week, and I look forward to worshipping the Lord with you this Sunday! 

Blessings in Christ, 

Pastor Ben 

Discussion & Response Questions for Psalm 119:1–8

1. Consider the words used for the Word of God. What do these words about the Word of God teach us? 

2. What repeated words do you notice in these verses? What is being emphasized? 

3. To what end is God’s Word to be kept? 

4. What blessings are recounted in this stanza for those who walk according to God’s Word? 

5. By way of contrast, what is true for those who do not walk according to God’s Word? 

6. Is it possible for one to keep God’s Word? Why is “that’s impossible” the wrong response to this text? 

7. When you read this psalm, do you feel discouraged by your own sinfulness? What gives sinners (and the psalmist) hope for apprehending these blessings? 

8. How do these verses speak about the human heart? What might we learn from this? 

9. Consider our Triune God. What truths of Father, Son, and Spirit should we keep in mind as we read and meditate on these verses? 

10. How ought we to respond to this text?