Psalm 119:1-2 (ESV) - 1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD! 2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart…

1. A Passion to LEARN His Word

1. Psalm 119:11-12 (NLT) - 11 I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. 12 I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees.
2. To learn His Word, you must 
   1. Hunger for it: Verse 20 - "My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times."
   2. Read it: Verse 15 - "I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways."
   3. Memorize it: Verse 11 - "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."

2. Passion to UNDERSTAND His Word

1. Psalm 119:18 (NASB95) - 18 Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law.
2. Ask God for Revelation: Verse 18 - "Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law."
3. Meditate on it: Verse 27 - "Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds."

3. Passion to OBEY His Word

1. Psalm 119:4-6 (NLT) - 4 You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. 5 Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! 6 Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.
2. The Word is only useful if you APPLY it!
   1. Repent of wrong ways: Verse 59 - "I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes."
   2. Adjust your life: Verse 133 - "Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me."
   3. Stay close to the Word: Verse 31 - "I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame."
   4. Return to it if you depart: Verse 67 - "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word."

4. Passion to RELY on His Word

1. Psalm 119:41–43 (ESV) - 41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise; 42 then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word. 43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules.
2. An anchor in the storm. God's Word is worth trusting. 
   1. Put your trust in it: Verse 42 - "I trust in your word."
   2. Put your hope in it: Verse 114 - "You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word."

5. Passion to SPEAK His Word

1. Psalm 119:54 (NLT) - 54 Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived.
2. The Word coming out of your mouth is LIFE. 
   1. Talk about His Word: Verse 13 - "With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth."
   2. Sing out His word: Verse 54 - "Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge."
3. It is WARFARE
4. It is FAITH-BUILDING