PSALM 19: The Revelations of God

PSALM 19:

 Let the words of my mouth,

 and the meditation of my heart,

be acceptable in thy sight,

O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

vs.14

Psalm 19 naturally falls into three parts: God’s revelation in creation (verses 1-6), God’s revelation in the law (verses 7-11), and the response of the man of faith (verses 12-14).

Psalm 19 eloquently summarizes two prominent vehicles of God’s self-disclosure.

I.       God’s General Self-Disclosure in the World (19:1-6).

A.  The Publication of the Skies (19:1-4b);

 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. vs.1

B.   The Prominence of the Sun (19:4c-6).

In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, ... vs.4,5

II.      God’s Special Self-Disclosure in the World (19:7-14).

A.  The Attributes of the Word (19:7-9);

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul.. vs.7

B.   An Appreciation for the Word (19:10-11);

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold.. vs.10

C.   The Application of the Word (19:12-14).

Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins.. vs.13

The testimony of the universe comes forth consistently and clearly, but sinful mankind persistently resists it.

For this reason, general revelation cannot convert sinners, but it does make them highly accountable (compare Rom. 1:18).

Salvation comes ultimately only through special revelation, i.e., as the Word of God is effectually applied by the Spirit of God."

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Who can understand his errors?

cleanse thou me from secret faults.

vs.12