Our Sure Foundation in an Uncertain World

Sermon Summary

Main Point: I delight as I come to Scripture, for God’s Sure Word proclaims His Certain Salvation.

Summary: In today’s sermon from Psalm 119:89-96, Guest Pastor Daniel Bennett from Bethany Community Church in Washington, IL, encouraged us to delight in Scripture because God’s sure Word proclaims His certain salvation. He highlighted how God’s Word is fixed in the heavens, established on the earth, and unchanging in God Himself (vv. 89-91). He also showed how God’s Word brings right delights, precepts, fears, and commandments (vv. 92-96), reminding us of the joy and assurance we find in God’s unshakable truth and His saving work.

Sermon Outline:

God’s Sure Word (vv. 89-91)

1. The Word of God is fixed in the heavens (v. 89).

2. The Word of God is established on the earth (v. 90).

3. The Word of God is sure and unchanging in God Himself (v. 91).

God’s Certain Salvation (vv. 92-96)

1. The Word of God gives me right delights (v. 92).

2. The Word of God gives me right precepts (vv. 93-94).

3. The Word of God gives me right fears (v. 95).

4. The Word of God gives me right commandments (v. 96).

Sermon Text: Psalm 119:89-96

Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants. If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts. The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider your testimonies. I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad.

Discussion Questions

1. How has Psalm 119 inspired you to respond to God, and in what ways have you experienced God as your sure foundation?

2. When your foundation felt shaky, what did you learn about trusting God and His unchanging Word?

3. How has delighting in God’s Word strengthened your confidence in salvation and impacted your daily life?

4. In what ways does Genesis 1 reveal the authority of God’s Word and its unchanging nature?

5. How has God’s faithfulness been revealed through both His Word and your personal experiences?

6. How has creation (the earth and its beauty) taught you about God’s character, His promises, and His sovereignty?

7. Why is God’s unchanging nature a source of encouragement, and how does it bring peace in your life?

8. What truths in Scripture assure us of the unchanging nature of God’s Word, and how does Isaiah 44 deepen our appreciation of this gift?

9. How does God’s Word guide your heart toward what is valuable, and what has it taught you to treasure or delight in?

10. How does Psalm 89:29 reveal God’s commitment to establishing His salvation through an anointed son of David?

11. How do passages like Psalm 145:3-4 and Deuteronomy 32:4 highlight the goodness of God and His sovereignty in your life?

12. How does Scripture help you face difficulties and respond to challenging relationships, and what comfort do you find in knowing that God perfectly understands both you and those around you?