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Journey through the 119th Psalm 8 weeks of Meditative Study, Reflective Journaling Prompts, Scripture Memory,

and Intentional Prayer.


This study is the express work of Dawn Boyer and Journeys in Grace Publications/www.Journeysingrace.com. Scripture references are generally ESV, KJV or Amplified versions, respectfully.

Individuals who download the study guide are welcome to print and make copies for their own use

in order to complete the study Discvering God's Promises Through His Word: Psalm 119. Please do not alter or recreate material in this guide in any way. If you have questions please feel free to contact me at [email protected].

Copyright © 2016 by journeysingrace.com Written by: Dawn Boyer/JIG Publications/Journeys In Grace


KWelcome to the StudyK

Studying God's Word is one of the most personal, yet important, skills we can sharpen in our journey

as a Christ follower. His Word is our instruction manual and our guide as we endeavor to seek Him with our whole heart. Through God's Word we learn more about Him and His Will for our lives. We learn how to pray, to live, to love, and to grow ever closer to His heart as we let His Word become the seed sown in our own.

Hebrews 4:12 tells us about the power of God's Word which alive within us, " For the Word that God

speaks is alive and full of power, it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life(soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purpose of the heart."

We are also told in Psalm 90:12, that we are to number our days and apply our hearts unto wisdom

as we journey forward on our path. Because this is such a personal decision, to seek hard after the Lord, I want to encourage you to

always consider everything you read and hear and make sure it lines up with God's Word. Additionally, any thoughts I share in this study, are strictly my own . The suggestions below are ways that I have found studying God's Word works for me. Please feel free to use any or none of the ideas I have shared below, yet I encourage you to seek Him first, with your whole self as you purpose to love God with all of your spirit, soul and body.(Mark 12:30)

May the peace of God sanctify you thoroughly and may you be found lacking no good thing as you

keep yourself fully His. ( 1Thes 5:23)


kStudying God's Word with purposek

The Study Guide is set up with a suggested course of study. It will take us 8 weeks to get through Psalm 119 together. However you choose to study, is completely up to you, but the guide is set up for you to complete the study focusing on specific words and verses, along with journal entries.

Because this Psalm is a prayer that was written over the course of a lifetime, hopefully, the study skills also lead us to reflect back on God's Word with awe and wonder and soon we, too, will be composing prayers of praise and adoration of our own.

As we consider the key words, usually highlighted by the acrostic letter from the Hebrew Alphabet above each stanza, let us think about the way we can apply the lesson the Psalmist is leading us to learn and make our own petitions based in His Word as a prayer of faith before the Lord.

Timeline for the Psalm 119 Study: Saturday: Each Saturday I will share a post on a verse or series of verses from the following week's

study along with some information from my own study time. If you are subscribed to my blog, www.journeysingrace.com, you will receive each post in your inbox on Sunday. I will include notes to add to the study along with some scriptures and/or study suggestions for that week.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: Because this is an 8 week study, we won't be able to go into each stanza in depth in the Saturday

post, however I will expound on the 3 sections we are studying that week at the Table of Grace Community on FB. ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/532612253542332/?ref=bookmarks )

Each section is represented in the study guide with the reading and some questions to think through

as you journal. You can print out each 2 page section as you go. I have included a few blank pages at the end for you to add to your journal, if you so choose to incorporate them.

Take a day or two to focus on each stanza. Specifically consider what you read in the Word of God

and how apply it practically to your life. Take note of scripture references that come to mind or words that you want to study in the text.

Every other day I will share a graphic from each stanza along with some questions for you to

consider as you journal through your own personal study. Please feel free to share your own insight on the Table of Grace Community on FB.

As we journey together, I hope you will feel comfortable sharing your discoveries and prayer

requests so that we can support and encourage one another. I am so excited to take this journey with you.

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Read the Word of God: One of the most important things we can do is read God's Word repeatedly. I would encourage you to read through the stanza at least 3 times, and even reading it out loud at least once.

Copy the Memory Verse: As we make a habit of committing God's Word to memory, we can

write it out and establish His word in our heart. Scripture memory is one of the best skills we can purpose to train ourselves to learn.

Meditate and Journal Your Thoughts: Based on the selection you read that day,

meditate(think about specifically) and write down a few thoughts about the topic, words or phrases that touched your heart, or memory/idea that was prompted through your reading.

Pray : Writing out our prayers to the Lord is a fantastic record keeper of our petitions and a chance

to catalog His answers to our prayer. Based on the key word of the stanza, write our a prayer of your heart to the Lord.

kTimeline Suggestion: Saturday: Read the blog post at www.journeysingrace.com for that week, download any

suggestions, websites or definitions that may be included to help you with your study. Sunday: Read the first stanza, 8 verses per reading selection, for that week's study. Journal and

reflect your thoughts. Consider the key word and what the Lord wants you to learn from the context of his Word. Commit the key verse to memory, as best you can.

Monday: Visit the Table of Grace Community and join the conversation about what we have been learning together. Share your thoughts and ideas or questions in the community. Write out a prayer of your heart to the Lord as you focus on the Key Verse and how the Lord is leading you in the study. Look at the Hebrew letters specifically as you consider your study for this week.

Tuesday: Read the next 8 verses , or the 2nd stanza for that week. Journal and reflect on your thoughts. Focus on the key verse for this stanza and relate how it applies to the Hebrew letter that is represented in the acrostic.

Wednesday: Visit the Table of Grace Community on FB, if you can, to share your input and revelations you have gleaned through your time in God's Word. Focus on the various tenets that are hidden in the text of Psalm 119 as you work though the 3 stanzas. Write out a prayer of your heart to the Lord praising Him for the power of His Word in your life.

Thursday: Read the final 8 verses in that week's study sections of Psalm 119. Journal and reflect your thoughts on what you have read. Spend time copying and putting the key verse to memory as you hide God's Word in your heart. Focus on the significance of God's Wisdom as His Word pertains to your situations in life.

Friday: Visit the Table of Grace Community on FB, if you are able, to reflect on the freedom you have experienced as you have prayerfully applied truth to your daily journey. Contemplate on the way His Word is honored through the Psalm and how you can apply that in your own life. Write out a prayer of your heart by praying His Words, such as the key verses you studied, over your life.

A Suggested Course of Study





KPsalm 119:1-8K

Memory Verse: Blessed are they who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with their whole

heart. (Psalm 119:2)

kRead the Word:

Aleph

Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD!

Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek Him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in His ways!

You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!

Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments. I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.

I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me!

kCopy the Memory Verse:

kDefine any key words from this stanza.

kWhat verse stands out to you the most?

kWhere can you apply this to your own life?

kHow have you found redemption and restoration as you have studied His Word today?


kJournal your thoughts:

kWrite a prayer of your heart to the LORD.


KPsalm 119:9-16K

Memory Verse: Your word I have hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against you.

(Psalm 119:11)

kRead the Word:

Beth

How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!

I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes! With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth.

In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.

I will delight in your statutes: I will not forget your Word.










KPsalm 119:17-24K

Memory Verse: Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Your law.

(Psalm 119:18)

kRead the Word:

Gimel Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word.

Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me!

My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times. You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments.

Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies. Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.

Your testimonies are my delight and my counselors.










KPsalm 119:25-32K

Memory Verse: Remove from me the way of falsehood and unfaithfulness, and graciously

impart Your law to me. (Psalm 119:29)

kRead the Word:

Daleth

My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your Word! When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes!

Make me undersatnd the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. My soul melts away for sorrow; stregthen me according to your Word!

Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law! I have chosen the way of faithfulness: I set your rules before me. I cling to your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame!

I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart!










KPsalm 119:33-40K

Memory Verse: Behold, I long for your precepts; quicken me in Your righteousness.

(Psalm 119:40)

kRead the Word:

He

Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statues; and I will keep it to the end. Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart

Lead me in the path of your commandments for I delight in it. Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!

Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared. Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good.

Behold I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life!










KPsalm 119:41-48K

Memory Verse: I will keep Your law continually, forever and ever [hearing, receiving, loving, and

obeying it.] (Psalm 119:44)

kRead the Word:

Waw

Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise; then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your Word.

And take note the Word of Truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules. I will keep your law continually, forever and ever.

and I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts. I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame,

for I find my delight in your commandments, which I love. I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your

statutes.










KPsalm 119:49-56K

Memory Verse: This is my comfort and consolation in my affliction: that Your Word has revived

me and given me life. (Psalm 119:50)

kRead the Word:

Zayin

Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me lift.

The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law. When I think of your rules from of old, I take comfort, O LORD.

Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law. Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning. I remember your name in the night, O LORD, and keep your law. This blessings has fallen to me, that I have kept your precepts.










KPsalm 119:57-64K

Memory Verse: You are my portion, O Lord; I have promised to keep your words. (Psalm 119:57)

kRead the Word:

Heth

The LORD is my portion; I promise to keep your words. I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.

When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.

Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law. At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules.

I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts. The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statues.










KPsalm 119:65-72K

Memory Verse: The law from Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver

pieces. (Psalm 119:72)

kRead the Word:

Teth

You have dealt well with your servant, O LORD, according to your word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.

before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word. You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.

The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts; their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law.

It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statues. The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.










KPsalm 119:73-80K

Memory Verse: Let my heart be sound in your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.

(Psalm 119:80)

kRead the Word:

Yodh

Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.

Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word. I know, O LORD, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant. Let your mercy come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.

Let the insolent be put to shame, because they have wronged me with falsehood; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.

Let those who fear you turn to me, that they may know your testimonies. May my heart be blameless in your statutes, that I may not be put to shame!










KPsalm 119:81-88K

Memory Verse: Quicken me after Your loving-kindness; so shall I keep the testimony of my

youth. (Psalm 119:88)

kRead the Word:

Kaph

My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. My eyes long for your promise; I ask, "When will you comfort me?"

For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes. How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me?

The insolent have dug pitfalls for me; they do not live according to your law. All your commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me!

They have almost made an end of me on earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts. In your steadfast love give me life, that I may keep your the testimonies of your mouth.










KPsalm 119:89-96K

Memory Verse: Your faithfulness is from generation to generation; You have established the

earth and it stands fast. (Psalm 119:90)

kRead the Word:

Lamedh

Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast.

By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants. If your law has not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.

The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider your testimonies. I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad.










KPsalm 119:97-104K

Memory Verse: Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. (Psalm 119:97)

kRead the Word:

Mem

Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. Your commandments makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.

I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my mediation. I understand more than the aged for I keep your precepts.

I hold back my feet from every evil way., in order to keep your word. i do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me.

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.










KPsalm 119:105-112K

Memory Verse: Your Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalm 119:105)

kRead the Word:

Nun

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to your word!

Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me your rules. I hold my life in my hand, continually, but i do not forget your law.

The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts. Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

I incline my heart to perform your statues forever, to the end.










KPsalm 119:113-120K

Memory Verse: You are my hiding place and my shield: I hope in your word. (Psalm 119:114)

kRead the Word:

Samekh

I hate the double-minded, but I love your law. You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.

Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope!

Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statues continually! You spurn all who go astray from your statues, for their cunning is in vain.

Al the wicked of the earth you discard like dross, therefore I love your testimonies. My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments.










KPsalm 119:121-128K

Memory Verse: Deal with your servant according to Your mercy and loving-kindness, and teach

me Your statues. (Psalm 119:124)

kRead the Word:

Ayin

I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me.

My eyes long for your salvation and fulfillment of your righteous promise. Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,

and teach me your statutes. I am your servant; give me understanding, that i may know you testimonies!

It is time for the LORD to act, for your law has been broken. Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.

Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way.










KPsalm 119:129-136K

Memory Verse: The entrance of Your words give light; it gives understanding to the simple.

(Psalm 119:130)

kRead the Word:

Pe

Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments. Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.

Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me Redeem me from man's oppression, that I may keep your precepts.

Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes. My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law.










KPsalm 119:137-144K

Memory Verse: The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; give me understanding,

and I shall live. (Psalm 119:144)

kRead the Word:

Tsadhe

Righteous are you, O LORD, and right are your rules. You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.

My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words. Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.

I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true.

Trouble and anguish have found me out, but your commandments are my delight. Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.










KPsalm 119:145-152K

Memory Verse: You are near, O Lord [nearer to me than my foes] and all Your commandments

are truth. (Psalm 119:151)

kRead the Word:

Qoph

With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD! I will keep your statutes.

I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies. I rise before dawn and ry for help; I hope in your words.

My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise. Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O LORD, according to your justice give me life.

They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law. But you are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are true.

Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever.










KPsalm 119:153-160K

Memory Verse: Plead my cause, and deliver me: revive me and give me life according to Your

word. (Psalm 119:154)

kRead the Word:

Resh

Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law. Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise!

Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. Great is your mercy, O LORD; give me life according to your rules.

Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from your testimonies. I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.

Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life according to your steadfast love. The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.










KPsalm 119:161-168K

Memory Verse: Great peace have they who love Your law: nothing shall offend them or make

them stumble. (Psalm 119:165)

kRead the Word:

Sin and Shin

Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words. I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.

I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law. Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules.

Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. I hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I do your commandments.

My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly. I keep your precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before you.










KPsalm 119:169-176K

Memory Verse: My tongue shall speak of Your Word, for all Your commandments are

righteousness. (Psalm 119:172)

kRead the Word:

Taw

Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word! Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word.

My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes. My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right.

Let your had be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight.

Let my should live and praise you, and let your rules help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant for I do not forget your commandments.












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Journey through the 119th Psalm - Journeys In Grace · hidden in the text of Psalm 119 as you work though the 3 stanzas. Write out a prayer of your heart to Write out a prayer of