Timeless Biblical Truth.
When the believer contemplates how creation and Scripture reveal the glory of the LORD, they will be moved to praise Him and make a deeper commitment to Him.
- Revelation in the world: The heavens constantly reveal the glory of God (1-6).
- The entire creation gives its witness to the glory of God (1-4a).
- The sun on its vigorous course dominates the heavenly proclamation (4b-6).
- Revelation in the Word: The Scriptures not only reveal the LORD’S will but also transforms lives (7-11).
- The Scriptures reveal God’s will and transforms the lives (7-9).
- The Scriptures are both desirable and enjoyable because it enables believers to be pleasing to the LORD (10-11).
- Response to revelation: A fitting response to the LORD’S revelation of Himself is the confession of sin and the desire to be accepted by God (12-14).
- Believers need to pray for cleansing from hidden faults (12).
- Believers need to pray to be preserved from presumptuous sins (13).
- Believers always pray that their words and thoughts are acceptable to the LORD (14).
Questions for Second Milers
- What are the two sources by which we can receive knowledge about God?
- What is the importance of having two witnesses. Why are both needed? Do they contradict or complement each other? If we have a revelation of God in creation why do we need one in Scripture?
- What specific things do we learn about God from creation (verses 1-6)? Cf. Mt 5:45 and Rom 1:19-21.
- Is the revelation in Scripture (verses 7-11) clearer and fuller than in creation?
- What specifically does the psalmist say about Scripture? List them.
- Notice, having written about God’s revelation, the psalmist makes a personal application. Should there be a practical application to our study of the Bible?
- What three kinds of sin are mentioned in these verses? Is there one listed here with which you struggle? What can you do today to change that situation?
- What are the two aspects of the prayer in verse 14? How can you make it your prayer now?
- To help you remember the contents of this psalm, give it a short title of your own.
Lanny Tanton is the Pastor at The Bible Church of the Lakes in Horseshoe Bay, Texas – just outside of Marble Falls. Pastor Tanton welcomes you to our website and hopes that you’ll enjoy reading these insightful blog posts. Please contact us if you have further questions!!


