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1 Timothy 1:11
According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

1 Timothy 6:15
Which in his times he shall shew,who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

teach

Psalm 119:26,27,33,64,66,68,71,72,108
I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes…

Psalm 25:4,5
Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths…

Psalm 86:11
Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.

teach me Your statutes.
The request for teaching indicates a desire for divine instruction and understanding of God's laws. "Statutes" refers to the decrees or commandments given by God, which are meant to guide the moral and spiritual life of the believer. This plea reflects the biblical theme of seeking wisdom and understanding, as seen inProverbs 2:6, where it is stated that the LORD gives wisdom. The psalmist's request is not merely for knowledge but for the ability to live according to God's will, aligning with the New Testament teaching inJames 1:5, which encourages believers to ask God for wisdom. This phrase also points to the role of the Holy Spirit in teaching and guiding believers into all truth, as promised by Jesus inJohn 16:13. The desire for God's statutes underscores the importance of scripture in the life of the believer, serving as a foundation for faith and practice.

• “Blessed are You” is a direct, personal declaration of praise. The psalmist starts not with himself but with God, affirming that every good thing originates in the Lord (Psalm 72:19;Psalm 103:1).

• Worship sets the tone for learning. When we bless God first, we acknowledge His worthiness and ready our hearts to receive His truth (Psalm 104:1).

• This praise is literal, not figurative. The psalmist speaks to the living God, establishing the relational context for everything that follows (Ephesians 1:3).

• Calling God “LORD” (Yahweh) invokes His covenant name—the same name He revealed to Moses (Exodus 3:15).

• The name declares His unchanging character: “compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and truth” (Exodus 34:6).

• Recognizing Him as LORD affirms His authority over our lives (Psalm 100:3) and assures us that the statutes we seek to learn come from the faithful, covenant-keeping God (Hebrews 13:8).

• The request is humble and dependent: “teach me.” We need divine instruction, not mere human opinion (Psalm 25:4-5).

• “Statutes” are God’s fixed, authoritative directives. Asking to be taught them shows a desire for obedience, not just information (Psalm 119:33-34).

• Scripture itself is the curriculum: “All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for instruction” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

• Living out what we learn is the goal: “Be doers of the word” (James 1:22).

• Practical takeaways:

– Approach the Bible expecting clarity and authority.

– Read with intent to obey (John 14:21).

– Let God’s statutes shape every area of life—worship, relationships, work (Deuteronomy 6:6-7;Proverbs 3:1-2).

Psalm 119:12 weaves together praise, covenant recognition, and teachability. The psalmist blesses God, addresses Him by His personal name, and then pleads for instruction. In doing so, he models a life that begins with worship, rests on relationship, and commits to learn and obey every statute God has lovingly given.