Ps 119 Kaph Hanging On (to God's Word)

Introduction• Psalm 119 is a STYLIZED description of

the Bible– Each section is composed of personal

observations and applications about the Word of God

– Each section is creative and unique in style

• Caph (vv. 81-88)– Each of the lines in Psalm 119:81-88 begin

with the same Hebrew letter– The caph is a pictograph of an open palm

Related Words• a KepH is a

rock, as a refuge

• to KapHaH is to subdue; to pin facedown

Hanging On• In time of trouble, TIE a knot and

HANG ON. (81-84)

– The knot is the WORD of GOD–Hanging on is DIFFICULT– Letting go is NOT an option

Help is on Its Way• You will receive no EXTRA help

from those who have already QUIT. (85-86)

– Every day that you hang on, you remind them of their REFUSAL to hang on to God

– Your ENDURING grip proves that serving God can be done

– Your help must come from GOD

Miraculous Survival• Survival is simply a series of

narrow, miraculous ESCAPES. (87-88)

– You can survive if you CLING TO His precepts for survival

–He can REVIVE you and resuscitate you

– SURVIVAL gives us the chance to say thank-you in front of all these witnesses

ConclusionEvery day in 2014,

a fortification for your soul is available to you

-- simply lock into the anchor points,

then climb on!

“Anchor Points”

Anchor points• The days of God’s servants is

fixed (84)• The judgment of persecutors is

coming (84)• God’s commandments are

faithful (86)• God always hears our cries for

help (86)• God’s love for us never ever fails

(88)• Salvation is guaranteed (81, 88)