The Mining Shaft of Refinement

Psalm 139

God's Presence: Realization of God's control

Psalm Focus: Introduction to Psalm 139

Introduction to Psalm 139

  • Importance and personal impact of Psalm 139
  • Mention of current events to highlight the relevance of God's presence

Verses 1-6: God's Omniscience

  • God knows our every action and thought
  • Personal anecdotes to illustrate God's knowledge

Verses 7-12: God's Omnipresence

  • God is present everywhere, at all times
  • Childhood stories to emphasize the omnipresence of God

Verses 13-16: God's Omnipotence

  • God created us intricately and knows us intimately
  • Illustration of God's power in creation and human life

Verses 17-18: God's Thoughts

  • God’s thoughts towards us are precious and vast
  • Encouragement to count God's blessings

Verses 19-22: The Psalmist’s Zeal

  • The psalmist's desire for God's justice against the wicked
  • Balancing the Old Testament perspective with Jesus' teaching on love

Verses 23-24: The Theme Verses

  • The psalmist’s prayer for personal examination and guidance
  • Metaphor of mining and refining to illustrate God's searching and refining process

Conclusion

  • Personal Application: Reflecting on God's discernment and direction in our lives
  • Illustration from Work Experience: Analogy of X-ray technology and God's searching and knowing us
  • Prayer and Reflection: Seeking God's provision and guidance in our lives
  • Final Prayer: Gratitude for God's presence, knowledge, and transformative power

*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.

About the Contributors

Mark L. Bailey

Dr. Bailey assumed the role of DTS Chancellor after serving for 19 years as the Seminary’s fifth President, and continues his role as Sr. Professor in the Bible Exposition department. In addition to his years at Dallas Theological Seminary, he has pastored various churches in Arizona and Texas. He was a seminar instructor for Walk Thru the Bible Ministries for twenty years and is in demand for Bible conferences and other preaching engagements all over the country and world. His overseas ministries have included Venezuela, Argentina, Hungary, and China. He is also a regular tour leader in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Rome. His board service includes Bible Study Fellowship, Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, and Word of Life.

Contributors

Mark L. Bailey

Details

  • August 12, 2024
  • ECS Audio, Psalm (Audio)

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