Clear Focus, Part 1 (#958)
Well, we are going to start a new series of teachings that will last a number of sessions on having a clear focus in life. There are so many things in life going on that it is sometimes hard to know what to focus on. Well, we will read about many things in God’s word, that if we focus on them, our lives will be a little better. So, we will try very hard to direct our focus toward the things God would have us focus on. Because there are many things in life you focus on and they don’t do you any good. Other things you focus on and you have a much happier life, and that is what we’ll talk about. So, in part one of this series that I’m going to call a clear focus, we’ll go to Psalm 119…
As taught by Bruce Mahone, 20181216. All rights reserved.
Verse Listing and Notes
Introduction
Psalms 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart
What part of God’s Word? – Depends on what you need
Full of fear?
Psalms 34:8 I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me
Past Shortcomings:
Philippians 3:13-16 Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those which are before (vs 13)
Present Concerns:
Proverbs 3:5-6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths
Future:
I Peter 1:3-5 Begotten us again unto a lively hope be the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead – vs. 3
God Does Not Care
Romans 8:35-39 Nothing can separate us from the love of God
Summary – Stay With It
Isaiah 26:3-4 Perfect peace whose mind is stayed (steadfast, steady)
Psalms 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law, and nothing shall offend them
Teaching