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Drawing Near Through Scripture

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Drawing Near Through Scripture
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Bill Teubl continues his exploration of Psalm 139, focusing on drawing near to God through Scripture under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the importance of approaching Scripture with focused questions, trusting God’s intimate knowledge of us, and recognizing our inherent worth as God’s creation. The sermon also addresses the tension between hating evil and loving people, concluding with a call to invite God’s searching and correction in our lives.

  • [00:00:00] Introduces Psalm 139, revisiting themes from last week: Scripture study under the Spirit’s guidance and nearness to God.
  • [00:00:49] Encourages approaching Scripture with a focused question (e.g., “How can I be near to God?”) and trusting the Spirit’s illumination.
  • [00:03:48] Summarizes Psalm 139:1–12: God’s omniscience (He knows us) and omnipresence (we cannot hide from Him).
  • [00:06:29] Explores Psalm 139:13–18: God as Creator, emphasizing our “fearfully and wonderfully made” nature (v. 14) and His sovereign plan for our days (v. 16).
  • [00:11:40] Discusses cultural relevance: Rejecting self-contempt, affirming God’s view of us as “wonderful” despite flaws.
  • [00:19:04] Examines Psalm 139:19–22: Hating evil (not people) as a mark of spiritual maturity and nearness to God.
  • [00:25:34] Concludes with Psalm 139:23–24: Inviting God to search our hearts and lead us in “the way everlasting.”

Scripture References

  • Psalm 139
  • 2 Peter 1:20–21
  • Jeremiah 1:5
  • 1 Peter 5:10
  • Isaiah 43:4

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