How does Psalm 119:172 connect with Jesus' teaching on the law? Psalm 119:172 in its own words “May my tongue sing of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.” Jesus and the Law: What He Actually Said • “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.” (Matthew 5:17) • “For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.” (Matthew 5:18) • “Whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:19) Shared Themes between Psalm 119:172 and Jesus’ Teaching • Delight in God’s commands – The psalmist sings; Jesus upholds and fulfills the same commands. • Righteousness of the commandments – Psalm 119:172 calls every command “righteous.” – Jesus affirms their permanence and integrity (“not a single jot”). • Public witness – The psalmist’s tongue “sings”—open, verbal praise. – Jesus tells His disciples to “practice and teach” the commandments publicly. • Fulfillment, not cancellation – The psalm celebrates the law; Jesus completes its intention rather than discarding it. Supporting Scriptures that Reinforce the Link • Psalm 19:7—“The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul.” • John 10:35—“Scripture cannot be broken.” • John 14:15—“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” • Luke 24:44—Jesus points to the Law, Prophets, and Psalms as predicting Him. Practical Take-Aways for Today • Let Scripture shape your speech—speak and sing God’s Word as naturally as breathing. • Treat every biblical command as righteous and relevant, just as Jesus did. • Fulfill the Law’s intent by loving God and neighbor (Matthew 22:37-40), trusting Christ to empower obedience. • Teach and model the commandments openly, confident they remain unbroken and trustworthy. |