David Peacock

“The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.” (Psalm 119:72, ESV)

“Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.” (Psalm 119:127, ESV)

1.       Salvation (Points us to Jesus for salvation)

“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:14–15, ESV)

“My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word.” (Psalm 119:81, ESV)

“I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life.” (Psalm 119:93, ESV)

2.       Sanctification

“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” (John 17:17, ESV)

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16–17, ESV)

3.       Intimacy with God

“The priests did not say, ‘Where is the Lord?’ Those who handle the law did not know me; the shepherds transgressed against me; the prophets prophesied by Baal and went after things that do not profit.” (Jeremiah 2:8, ESV)

“You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life.” (John 5:39–40, ESV)

“I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.” (1 John 2:14, ESV)

4.       Protection against sin

“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:9–11, ESV)

“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!” (Psalm 119:36, ESV)

“My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law.” (Psalm 119:136, ESV)

“Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.” (Psalm 19:11, ESV)

5.       Wisdom & Direction

“Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts.” (Psalm 119:98–100, ESV)

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105, ESV)

“The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” (Psalm 119:130, ESV)

. . . the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;” (Psalm 19:7, ESV)

6.       Happiness & Joy

“Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.” (Psalm 119:111, ESV)

“The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. . .” (Psalm 19:7, ESV)

“the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;” (Psalm 19:8, ESV)

“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” (John 15:11, ESV)

 7.       Encouragement

“My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!” (Psalm 119:28, ESV)

“This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.” (Psalm 119:50, ESV)

“The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. . .” (Psalm 19:7, ESV)

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” (Colossians 3:16, ESV)

8.       Evangelism

“but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,” (1 Peter 3:15, ESV)

“Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus.” (Acts 8:35, ESV)

9.       Stability

“Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.” (Psalm 119:89, ESV)

“The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.” (Psalm 119:160, ESV)

“but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.” (Psalm 1:2–3, ESV)

10.   Peace

“Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.” (Psalm 119:165, ESV)