April 30, 2026 - Psalm 103, 119:1-48

Week 18

• Psalm 51

• 2 Samuel 24, Psa 24

• Psalm 1, 19

• Psalm 103, 119:1-48

• Psalm 119:49-128

In Psalm 103, David praised God because of all the good things He had done, outlining the benefits we receive from Him through His unmerited grace. David noted that the faithful love of God is great and incomparable. God is the ultimate Father in His compassion to His children, and for this He is worthy of our never-ending praise. Psalm 119 picks up some of the same themes from yesterday’s readings in Psalms 1 and 19, as the psalmist praised God for His Word and the impact it had on his life. The God who forgives our sins, redeems our lives, and satisfies our desires (103:1-5) is the same God who gives us access into the very heart of who He is through His Word. Because God’s Word is such a gift, He expects it to be taken seriously, which means we strive for obedience to God’s laws and claim His Word as the compass for our lives. The power, inspiration, and truth of God’s Word demand the careful study and dedicated application of it, the end result of which is unspeakable joy (119:23-24).

Read through these two passages again and circle the words or phrases that describe God, then underline the words or phrases that describe how God’s people are to respond to Him. What is your takeaway from this exercise?