A Light to My Path: A Paradigm Shift

A Light to My Path: A Paradigm ShiftDr. Roy VerzosaPsalm 119:9-16Jesus Himself highlights the importance of the Word of God when He said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God’” (Matthew 4:4). And the Psalmist declared, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:107). Our passage this morning delineates how the Word of God can help light our path to a life of holiness. Let’s make a paradigm shift as we learn how “Thy Word”…1. Defines Life’s Real Purpose2. Determines Life’s Right Priorities3. Discovers Life’s Remarkable Potential“In the final analysis, getting into the Word is not about mastering the Word. Rather, it is about being mastered by the Word of God!”Pastor Edmund Chan———Sermon Study GuidePsalm 119:9-16Jesus appears to two men, one named Cleopas and the other unnamed, after his resurrection.1. God’s purity is the reflection of His holiness. What steps do you need to take to keep your life pure in God? (v. 9)2. God wants your whole-hearted devotion. In life, we often forget God and tend to rely on our own strength. What keeps you from surrendering your whole heart to God? (v. 10-11)3. God shows us how to live and calls us to pass on His teachings to those around us. How are you impacting those around you (this generation or the next)? Pray for a spiritual revival and opportunities to make a difference (v. 12-14).4. A focused heart in the Lord delights to obey and hold fast onto His Word. Examine your schedule. How much time are you dwelling on God’s Word? Challenge yourself to meditate 10 minutes (or more) with the Lord every day and reflect on the difference it makes in your life (v. 15-16).