The Master Communicator

One of my favorite Bible passages is Psalm 19. David, the psalmist,

illustrates how God is a master communicator. This psalm has three parts:

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1) God speaks through creation;

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2) God speaks through His Word; and

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3) David’s response to both.

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First, we see that God speaks through His work of creation. God’s creation

preaches at all times, in all places, and in every language (verses 1-6)!

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Second, God’s Word speaks to us even more clearly than creation. God’s Word

restores life, gives wisdom, gives joy to the heart, enlightens the eyes,

endures forever, brings pleasures and warnings, and gives great rewards

(verses 7-11)!

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Finally, the psalm closes with David’s humble response: concern about the

power of sin in his life and a desire to please God in all he does (verses

12-14).

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Like David, people throughout history have been able to look up at the

stars and stand in awe of Godincluding Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth

president of the United States. Reportedly, Lincoln said the following

while on a stargazing walk: I can see how it might be possible for a man

to look down upon the earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how he

could look up into the heavens and say there is no God. Daniel Dore

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When we spend time in God’s creation, how does God speak to us about His

power and divine creativity?

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While God communicates wonderful things through His creation, why is it

still important for us to spend time in His Word, the Bible?

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How is David’s response to creation in Psalm 19 a model for us today?

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The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his

hands. Psalm 19:1 (NIV)

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Psalm 19