Psalm 119 Reflections

It seems appropriate to finish this study with some personal reflections.  We’ve explored the 176 verses over the course of half a year.  Looking at the psalm verse by verse revealed the depth and complexities of the grammar, vocabulary, and Hebraic thought patterns.  But this microscopic examination might cloud the overall impact.  After all, it…

Before Before

Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word.  Psalm 119:67  NASB Before – Well, before we look at “before,” let’s review what we learned about this verse before.  Here are the previous three investigations: April 25, 2005  the word “afflicted” April 26, 2005   the word “astray” April 27, 2005   the…

Autopilot

With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me wander from Your commandments.  Psalm 119:10  NASB Let me wander – “The loving care of the Father in heaven is shown by the fact that he hears all prayers, that there is no seeking without finding and no knocking without opening.”[1]  Is Lohmeyer right?  Is…