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Day 2 | Sing of God's Word | 7 Days in Psalm 119:172

Published 6 months ago • 1 min read

STEP 1 • SPEAK
​Father, as we consider the context of our passage today, reveal what we need to hear from You to better understand Your Word. Open Your Word to us and give us understanding. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

STEP 2 • TEXT​
​My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right. (Psalm 119:172, ESV)

STEP 3 • OBSERVE​
​Today let's ​observe background and context for Psalm 119.

BACKGROUND: Using a study Bible or online tools, research background or cultural information for Psalm 119. Pay attention to things like it’s author, it’s main theme(s), and how it fits into the overall story of the Bible.
​Access background information in the Challenge Resources (click the button below).

CONTEXT: Read Psalm 119. Pay attention to how the challenge verse fits within the chapter and it’s overall themes.

QUESTIONS:
​1. How does considering the above background and context of Psalm 119 deepen your understanding of the challenge verse?
​2. What connection do you see between praising God and and His righteous commands?

STEP 4 • REMEMBER​
​What is one takeaway from your meditation on this verse today?

STEP 5 •YOUR TURN​
​1. Continue adding to your list of favorite worship songs in your challenge journal.
​2. Take some time to prayerfully meditate on the challenge verse and journal your thoughts.

See you tomorrow!
~Lori​​
Fall deeper in love with your Savior,
one verse at a time.
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Lori Behrens

Bible teacher and writer

I'm a Christ follower, Scripture enthusiast, pastor’s wife, adoptive mom, writer and loyal Texas Aggie (Whoop!). Subscribe to my newsletter for encouragement to stay rooted in Scripture, along with practical tools to make Bible study a natural part of your daily life.

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