Psalm 147:19-20 Part 1 of 2

He has revealed his words to Jacob,

    his decrees and regulations to Israel.

He has not done this for any other nation;

    they do not know his regulations. 

 

Praise the LORD! 

 

He has revealed his words to Jacob, his decrees and regulations to Israel.  

Exodus 20:1-3

    Then God gave the people all these instructions:

 

"I am the LORD your God, who rescued you from

     the land of Egypt, the place of your slavery.

"You must not have any other god but me."  (see Exodus 20:1-21)

Deuteronomy 33:3-4  

"Indeed, he loves his people;

    all his holy ones are in his hands.

They follow in his steps

    and accept his teaching.

Moses gave us the LORD's instruction,

    the special possession of the people of Israel."  (see Deuteronomy 33:1-5)

Joshua 1:8  

"Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all your do."  (see all Joshua 1)

2 Kings 22:8  

Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the court secretary, "I have found the Book of the Law in the LORD's Temple!" Then Hilkiah gave the scroll to Shaphan, and he read it.  (see all 2 Kings 22)

Psalm 78:5-7  

For he issued his laws to Jacob;

    he gave his instructions to Israel.

He commanded our ancestors

    to teach them to their children,

so the next generation might know them--

    even the children not yet born--

    and they in turn will teach their own children.  (see all Psalm 78)

Malachi 4:4  

"Remember to obey the Law of Moses, my servant--all the decrees and regulations I gave him on Mount Sinai for all Israel."  (see all Malachi 4)

Romans 3:2  

Yes, there are great benefits! First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the whole revelation of God.  (see all Romans 3)

Romans 9:4  

They are the people of Israel, chosen to be God's adopted children. God revealed his glory to them. He made covenants with them and gave them his law. He gave them the privilege of worshiping him and receiving his wonderful promises.  (see all Romans 9)   

 

(parentheses are mine)

 

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