Message Notes

YAG 17th RETREAT
SESSION #4
Friday, 24 May 2013
Time: 2.30pm
Theme: “Your Word I Have Hidden In My Heart”
H. STRUGGLES IN HIDING GOD’S WORD IN OUR HEART            (Psalm 119)

1. Problem in learning            Psalm 119:1-8

2. Problem of sins associated with young men            Psalm 119:9-16

3. Problem of living in a sinful world (“stranger”)            Psalm 119:17-24

4. Problem of heavy-heartedness            Psalm 119:25-32

5. Problem of covetousness            Psalm 119:33-40

6. Problem of affliction            Psalm 119:49-56

7. Problem of conflict with the wicked            Psalm 119:57-64, 105-112, 113-120

8. Problem of going astray            Psalm 119:65-80, 169-176

9. Problem of suffering            Psalm 119:81-96, 137-144

10. Problem of sin’s dominion            Psalm 119:129-136

I. OVERCOMING THE PROBLEMS OF LIFE

1. Prayer

a) Earnest
b) Strong
c) Candid
d) Persevering
e) Humble
f) Desperation

2. Specific prayers

a) Teach me Your statutes            Psalm 119:12b, 26b, 33a
b) Open my eyes, that I may see            Psalm 119:18
c) Do not hide Your commandments from me            Psalm 119:19b
d) Revive me            Psalm 119:25b, 40b
e) Make me understand the way of Your precepts            Psalm 119:27a
f) Strengthen me according to Your word            Psalm 119:28b
g) Give me understanding            Psalm 119:34a
h) Make me walk in the path of Your commandments            Psalm 119:35a
i) Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things            Psalm 119:37
j) Establish Your word to Your servant            Psalm 119:38a

3. Word-related

a) Understanding the place of God’s word
b) Discernment of the significance of God’s word
c) Deep knowledge/wisdom

4. Impact of Message

a) What motivates us to hide God’s word in our heart?
b) What would our personal prayer be like at this Retreat?