May 4, 2026 - PSALMS 119:129-176; 139

Week 19

• Psa 119:129-176, 139

• Psa 148-150

• 1 King 2

• 1 King 3, 6

• 1 King 8, 9:1-9

The remainder of Psalm 119 continues the theme of delighting in God’s Word. Today’s reading reminds us that while God’s principles are a joy to obey, many do not follow them. This truth should be a source of sorrow for us as it was for the psalmist, and it should compel us to live on mission for the gospel. Verses 153-159 teach that the way God’s people show their love for Him is through obedience to His Word, which challenges us to oppose sin and pursue Christlikeness. Among the promises God makes to His people is the promise that He will help us as we strive to live, study, and obey His Word (119:169-176). This is encouraging no matter where we are in our spiritual journey. The psalm ends with a reminder that the goal of delighting in God’s Word is obedience while we wait for our promised eternal life with God to become reality.

Take some time to make a list of words and phrases the psalmist used to describe God’s Word and his attitude toward it in Psalm 119:129-176. How do these words compare with your own approach to God’s Word, and what do you learn from this comparison?