This document provides an outline and summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. The sermon discusses Psalm 19, which describes two ways God reveals himself: through nature and through scripture. It examines how the heavens declare God's glory and how the Bible refreshes the soul, makes wise, gives joy, and is more valuable than gold. The sermon encourages avoiding willful sins and urges that scripture is the infallible and inerrant word of God that judges mankind. It closes with the plan of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

1. Psalm 19
God Revealed
“God Is Trying To Tell You Something!!”
July 16, 2017
First Baptist Church
Jackson, Mississippi
USA
What’s the number one thing?
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The Glory of God!
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1 Corinthians 10:31
31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
July Memory Verse:
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own
doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

2. Special Prayer Requests:
• Families of 15 Marines and 1 Navy Petty Officer killed in plane crash in
Mississippi.
• Family of Dr. John Handley.
References:
• The ESV Study Bible, (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Publishing, 2011)
• Morgan, Robert J. 100 Bible Verses (B & H Publishing, Nashville, TN, 2010)
• Phillips, John, Exploring The Psalms, Volume One, 1-88 (Loizeaux Brothers,
Neptune, NJ, 1988), pp 690-698.
Introduction to Psalm 19:
• “To The Choirmaster”- The director of music.
• A Hymn or poem to be sung.
• “A Psalm of David”
• Written by King David.
• Shows depth of understanding about God.
• Psalm 119 is an expansion of Psalm 19:7-9.
Outline of Psalm 19:1-14:
• Psalm 19:1-6
• The natural or general revelation of God.
• God’s world: His revelation of greatness in the sky.
• Psalm 19:7-14
• The special revelation of God in the scriptures.
• God’s word: His revelation of guidance in the scriptures (verses 7-9).
• God’s worker: His revelation of grace in the soul.
C. S. Lewis on Psalm 19:
• Psalm 19 was C. S. Lewis’ favorite scripture.
• “I take this to be the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the greatest
lyrics in the world.” CS Lewis
Scripture today is from the NIV.

3. Psalm 19:1-6
1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
3 There is no speech or language
where their voice is not heard.
4 Their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is deprived of its heat.
“The heavens declare the glory of God;”
Genesis 1:1
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
• First Heaven = The firmament or earth and the atmosphere around the
earth.
• Second Heaven = Outer Space, the starry heavens.
• Third Heaven = Place where God and the angels dwell, paradise.
What is the glory of God? John Piper
• “The glory of God is the infinite beauty and greatness of God’s manifold
perfections.”
• Add definition to Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the (glory of God)
infinite beauty and greatness of God’s manifold perfections.
How do the heavens declare the glory of God?
• This declaration is referred to as the “Natural or General” Revelation of
God to man.
• The 5 senses God gave humans to experience His creation: Sight, Hearing,
Taste, Smell & Touch.
• The sun is the center of the solar system and all planets in our solar system
revolve around it.
How does Paul explain the Natural Revelation of God in the New Testament?
Romans 1:18-19
18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness
and wickedness of men, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since
what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain
to them.

4. God’s Natural Revelation:
Romans 1:20
20 For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power
and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has
been made, so that men are without excuse.
Romans 1:25
25 They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served
created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.
Introduction to Psalm 19:7-14:
• In Psalm 19:1-6 David tells us that God has revealed His glory to us through
His magnificent creation.
• Natural or General Revelation.
• In Psalm 19:7-14 David tells us that God has revealed Himself to us through
His words or scriptures.
• Special Revelation.
Things to look for as we read Psalm 19:7-14:
1. David gives us 6 descriptions or parallel statements about the scriptures
(The……of the Lord…….).
2. David gives us 6 benefits of the scriptures.
3. David addresses the ongoing issue of the inerrancy of the scriptures.
4. David tells us how the scriptures can help us with certain sins.
Psalm 19:7
7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
Note Pattern: “The …… of the Lord ……. (benefit)”
“refreshing the soul.”
• “Refreshing” means to invigorate, stimulate, restore.
• Psalm 23:3
3 He restores my soul;
He guides me in the paths of righteousness
For his name’s sake.
• The “soul” refers to the internal person and the external soul.

5. The Sufficiency of Scripture:
• The word of God contains all we need to know about living life to the
maximum.
• The Bible is the Owner’s Manual sent by the manufacturer.
Psalm 19:8
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
Precepts:
• “Precepts” are sound doctrines or absolute truths.
• Sound doctrine is important to ascertain truth in a world of falsehood.
• Sound doctrines give you the correct paths for life.
• 1 John 1:4
4 We write this to make our joy complete.
• Luke 11:28
28 He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and
obey it."
Psalm 19:9
9 The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the Lord are sure,
and altogether righteous.
Review of the 6 Benefits of Scripture in verses 7-9:
1. Refreshes (restores) the soul.
2. Makes wise the simple.
3. Gives joy to the heart.
4. Gives light to the eyes.
5. Endures forever.
6. Produces comprehensive righteousness.
Summary of the 6 Descriptions of Scripture in verses 7-9:
1. Perfect.
2. Trustworthy (sure).
3. Right.
4. Radiant (pure).
5. Pure (clean).
6. Firm (true).

6. What do the 6 descriptions reveal about scripture today?
1. Scripture is inspired.
2. Scripture is infallible.
3. Scripture is inerrant.
1. Scripture is Inspired.
• 2 Timothy 3:16-17
16 All Scripture is God- breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking,
correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may
be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
• God used man to record His words
• 1 Corinthians 2:13
13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in
words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual truths in Spiritual words.
2. Scripture is Infallible.
• Infallible = incapable of teaching any error.
• 2 Peter 1:19-21
19 And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you
will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place,
until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 Above
all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by
the prophet's own interpretation. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in
the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along
by the Holy Spirit.
• The Prophets and Apostles did not err when writing scripture.
3. Scripture is Inerrant.
• Inerrancy – Without error, no affirmations of anything that is contrary to
fact.
• Inerrancy of scripture – Only the original autographs.
• Original manuscripts written by prophets, apostles, etc. are under the
divine promise of inspiration and inerrancy.
• There is no Biblical promise that any copies would be without error.

7. Psalm 19:10
10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the honeycomb.
11 By them your servant is warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can discern his errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
13 Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then I will be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.
Keep us from “willful” (presumptuous) sins.
• These sins are committed with an attitude that you are above the laws of
God.
• The sins are carelessness with God and His word and the effects of our
willful sin on others.
• Presumptuous sins are self-destructive & often secret.
• There was no atonement for “presumptuous sins” in the Old Testament.
• Numbers 15:28-31
28 The priest is to make atonement before the Lord for the one who erred
by sinning unintentionally, and when atonement has been made for him,
he will be forgiven. 29 One and the same law applies to everyone who sins
unintentionally, whether he is a native-born Israelite or an alien.
30 “‘But anyone who sins defiantly (presumptuously), whether native-born
or alien, blasphemes the Lord and that person must be cut off from his
people. 31 Because he has despised the Lord’s word and broken his
commands, that person must surely be cut off; his guilt remains on him.’”
Charles Spurgeon on Secret Sins:
1. The folly of secret sins is that God sees them.
2. The solemn guilt of secret sins is that you are a practical atheist.
1. You are acting like God does not exist.
3. The danger of secret sin is that it is either discovered or it snowballs out of
control.
1. You cannot keep it secret.
4. You live the life of a hypocrite.

8. A Warning About Secret Sins:
• Hebrews 4:13
13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is
uncovered and laid bare before him to whom we must give account.
Psalm 19:14
14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
• A Favorite Verse.
Closing Question of Lesson:
• Why is inerrancy of scripture so important?
Why is inerrancy of scripture so important?
1. God is omniscient (all knowing) and makes no mistakes.
2. The Bible is a reflection of its Author.
3. The Bible is where the believer gets truth and the absolutes for living.
4. The Bible stands or falls as a whole.
5. Partial truth or partial correctness will not suffice.
6. The Bible judges us, not vice versa.
The Bible Judges Us.
• Hebrews 4:12
12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-
edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and
marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
What are the hotspots on the inerrancy issue today?
1. The Sufficiency of Scripture:
• Does the Bible tell us all we need to know for life and ministry?
• Is this the place were you find truth?
2. Sexual Choices/Preferences:
• Redefining the scriptures for the morality choices of the culture.

9. The Baptist Faith and Message 2000:
• “The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God's
revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It
has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture
of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy.
It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will
remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the
supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious
opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is
Himself the focus of divine revelation.”
Next Sunday
Psalm 136
Praises to God, the Creator
• Explore doctrine of Creationism.
• False theory of “Intelligent Design”.
• False theory of “Evolution”.
June 18, 2017
First Baptist Church
Jackson, Mississippi
USA
The Plan of Hope & Salvation:
John 3:16
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes
in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
John 14:6
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to
the Father except through me.”
Romans 3:23
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

10. Romans 6:23a
23a For the wages of sin is death,
• Death in this life (the first death) is 100%.
• Even Jesus, the one who doesn’t deserve death, died in this life to pay the
penalty for our sin.
• The death referred to in Romans 6:23a is the second death explained in
Revelation 21:8.
Revelation 21:8
8 “But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the
sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the
lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”
Romans 5:8
8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for
us.
Romans 6:23b
23b but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Revelation 21:7
7 "The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will
be my son.”
• Romans 10:9-10 explains to us how to be conquerors.
Romans 10:9-10
9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your
heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart
one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
Romans 10:13
13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
If you have questions or would like to know more, please, contact First Baptist
Church Jackson at 601-949-1900 or http://firstbaptistjackson.org/contact/