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Explore the depths of Psalm 139, revealing God as the Incomparable One. His omniscience encompasses all aspects of our lives, from our thoughts to our future. There is no escape from His omnipresence, and He knows our every action and intention. Furthermore, His omnipotence assures us that as our Creator and Keeper, He has determined our days. David's reaction showcases the struggle between seeking righteousness and confronting those who oppose God's will. Ultimately, knowing such a God is life itself—what will you choose?
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THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 He Is Omniscient vv. 1-6 • His knowledge is thoroughvv. 1b-3 • Even of minute detailscp. Mt 10:29-30 • He is knowledgeable of the futurev. 4 • Even of future wordscp. Mt 12:36 • Such knowledge “encloses” us…it is too high for us to comprehendvv. 5-6
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 He Is Omniscient vv. 1-6 • Such knowledge covers all of man • His heartv. 1 • His thoughtsv. 2 • His actionsv. 3 • His speechv. 4 • Such knowledge is not only the Father’s • The Son Jesus ChristJn 2:24-25 • The Holy SpiritActs 5:3-4, 9
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 He Is Omnipresent vv. 7-12 • Man cannot go anywhere and escape His presencevv. 8-9 • Man cannot find “solace” anywhere to hide, cover himselfvv. 11-12 • Especially to practice his evil deeds cp. Jn 3:19-20 Heb 4:13
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 He Is Omnipresent vv. 7-12 • Such presence is not only the Father’s • The Son Jesus ChristJn 20:19, 26 • The Holy SpiritActs 8:14-15, 17
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 He Is Omnipotent vv. 13-18 • Such a God is more than a knowledgeable Observer & Dweller…He is also Creator • He forms man’s inward partsvv. 13, 15 • He is “Keeper” of “life’s calendar” • He has determined all of man’s days in His “book”v. 16 cp. Acts 17:26
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 He Is Omnipotent vv. 13-18 • Such power is not only the Father’s • The Son Jesus ChristMt 8:23-27 • The Holy SpiritMt 12:28
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 David’s Reaction To Him vv. 19-24 • He prays for the ultimate destruction of those who oppose Himvv. 19-22 • Those who shed innocent blood, speak against such a God, take His name in vain, etc. • He longs to be in good standing with Him... for Him to “search” & “try” himvv. 23-24
A Hymn Based On Psalm 139:1-8 To The Tune Of “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross”
A Hymn Based On Psalm 139:17-20, 23-24 To The Tune Of “O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee”
THE INCOMPARABLE GOD Psalm 139 Conclusion • Jesus said “knowing” such a God is life itselfJn 17:3 • Yet, many a man is like the ancient Pharaoh of Egypt when it comes to this God, His wordsEx 5:2 • What will you do with such a God?