Lesson 6

The Heart and Bible Study

Psalm 25:9,14;119:1-2

  1. To be with/in the Word is to be in God’s presence. 2 Timothy 3:16-17;Hebrews 4:12-13 cf John 1:1-4,14;Revelation 19:11-13
  2. Meekness James 1:19-25 cf Philippians 2:12-13 See also 1 Samuel 3:1-10,19
  3. Prayer and submission Psalm 119:18,27,36 
  4. Laying aside things in order to receive the Word James 1:19-21;1 Peter 2:1-3;Psalm 119:113
  5. Desire to be changed in order to glorify God Psalm 119:7,32-33;139:23-24
  6. Crave the Word and cry aloud for understanding. 1 Peter 2:1-3;Proverbs 2:1-5 cf Psalm 119:131;James 1:5 and diligently apply yourself to learning 2 Timothy 2:15
  7. Meditate Psalm 1:1-6 Notice that the one who meditates in the Word and enjoys the Word is described as a godly man who will stand in the judgment. Cf Joshua 1:7-8
  8. Godly fear and trembling Habakkuk 3:16-17;Isaiah 65:1-2
  9. Be committed Psalm 119:50-51;112,143 cf John 8:31-32