God’s Right To Rule

(Psalm 139:1-18)

Introduction

• The Majestic One– Supreme greatness

(Psalms 93:1-5; 145:3-5)

– In heaven (Hebrews 1:3; 8:1)

– Invitation to worship Him (Psalm 95:1-6)

– Apostles were eyewitnesses (2 Peter 1:16)

Introduction

• Beneficial for us– Not far away

(Acts 17:27; Philippians 4:6)

– Appreciate His majesty (Psalms 46:10)

Unlimited God (Psalm 139)

• Wisdom and knowledge (vv. 1-6)– Man’s wisdom limited

(1 Corinthians 1:21-25)

– Beyond our capabilities

Unlimited God (Psalm 139)

• Unlimited in location (vv. 7-12)– Cannot hide from God

(Genesis 3:8; Jonah 1:3)

– Need for reflection (Isaiah 6:1-5)

Unlimited God (Psalm 139)

• Unlimited in power (vv. 13-16)– Man’s power limited

– Skillfully made

Limited Man (Isaiah 40)

• Not dependent on man (vv. 12-14)– Thinking so leads to idolatry– Man counsels God? (Acts 17:25)

Limited Man (Isaiah 40)

• God rules over man (vv. 15-17)– Nations like a drop in a bucket– Less than nothing

Limited Man (Isaiah 40)

• Idolatry not the answer (vv. 18-20)– Man turns to idolatry– God of money

(Colossians 3:5; 1 Timothy 5:6; 6:9, 10)

Limited Man (Isaiah 40)

• Answer always there (vv. 21-26)– Consider the world and its rulers

– Consider the stars

Limited Man (Isaiah 40)

• God rebukes man (vv. 27-31)– Brings God down to his level

(Isaiah 55:8, 9)

– Feeling that God has forsaken us (2 Timothy 4:16-18)

– Feeling that God’s power is gone (Matthew 6:33; Philippians 4:13)

Conclusion

• God has the right to rule

• How can we understand this and remain disobedient?