8-21-2016
"A Reminder that God Watches and Knows"
Psalm 139

A Reminder That God Watches & Knows Psalm 139 I.  PSALM 139-  “A wise man’s _______________.” A.  A song of a “God examined life” B.  Reminds us that God is omniscient, omnipresent, and __________ II.  GOD __________ - (vss 1-6) – He is omniscient A.  Stated as a personal experience…not some great doctrine B.  It inspires him- ”such knowledge is too ___________ for me…” (v.6) III.  GOD IS ________ : (vss. 7-12) – He is omnipresent A.  _______ of the dawn… other side of the sea B.  In the darkness? C.  How does it feel to know that God is always there and always watching? IV.  GOD IS OMNIPOTENT-   A.  HE MADE US (vss 13-18)-  HE KNOWS ________ B.  God’s __________ are precious, and vast C.  Not only did He create us…but entire universe V.  HOW DOES ONE DEAL WITH A GOD WHO WATCHES AND KNOWS US SO INTIMATELY?  A.  The psalm encourages us to find _______ & security in this B.  However there is the other side- God sees and knows. *His goal is not to spoil your fun, but to keep you _______, and help you find the joy and    goodness that comes by walking with Him.  VI.  THE BIBLE OFFERS US THIS MODEL PRAYER AS OUR WAY OF INVITING GOD TO BE IN ________, AND TO LEAD US IN HIS PATHS. A.  If we trust Him, and believe He loves us, and has our best interests at heart, then the prayer is just a way of inviting Him to lead & guide us in the best ways. B.  Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts.  Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life…(NLT)