Thoughts On Psalm 119
It is noteworthy that in Psalm 119 the psalmist makes reference to the Expectations of God in various ways in almost every verse of the 176 verses. We might consider them here as to some meaning and application. They were valued by faithful OT saints. Word - the revelations of and by God;
Law - rules and regulations for Israel;
Statutes - all directives given;
Judgments - decisions of God;
Testimonies - truth of facts;
Way - purposes of God;
Commandments - firm commands;
Precepts - principles and truths to follow;
Ordinances - policies and expectations.
It is further noteworthy that all the Ten Commandment laws of God for Israel are also found in the New Testament, except the law for the Sabbath which was replaced by the First Day. In the NT these laws are expectations and not given as directives as in the OT. Our failure to hold them today will mean forfeiture of blessing and rewards in Heaven, not as penalties. One might meditate on these understandings for some insight. - R. DeWitt: from biblecounsel.homestead.com
