THREE LESSONS FROM PSALM 139 (482)

    Introduction

         A.  King David wrote about God and His nature.

               1.  Attention to three attributes of God:  He is omnipotent (all powerful);

                    omnipresent (all present); and omniscient (all knowledgeable).

               2.  These attributes of the Lord are active qualities by which He relates Himself to His

                    people.

    I.  David pointed out that God knows us.  Vv1-5

         A.  Our thoughts. Vv1-2

         B.  Our every word.  V4

         C.  God knows everything about us.  Vv2-5

   II.  David pointed out that the Lord is with us.  Vv6-12.  Hebrews 13:5-6 (891); Acts 5:32 (805

         A.  Application:

  III.  God is personally concerned about us.  Vv13-18; Hymn Number 657

         A.  Application:

  Conclusion

         A.  David closed Psalm 139 with a prayer.  Vv23-24; Psalm 19:14 (436)