What are the main themes of Psalm 119:17–32?

Illumination by the Spirit (v.18), endurance and revival through God’s Word amid sorrow (vv.25–28), and obedience flowing from an enlarged heart (v.32).

What does “enlarge my heart” mean in Psalm 119:32?

It describes God’s gracious work to expand our affections and capacity to love His commands, so that we not only walk but run in obedience.

How does this passage point to Christ?

Jesus is the Living Word who perfectly obeyed, sustains the weary with His Word, and gives new life so believers run in God’s ways.

How can I apply Psalm 119:17–32 this week?

Pray v.18 before reading Scripture, use vv.25–28 as prayers when weary, and commit to the ‘way of faithfulness’ by meditating on God’s testimonies daily.

Delight in God’s Decrees (Part 2): Psalm 119:17–32 | Walking Through the Psalms

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Delight in God’s Decrees (Part 2): Psalm 119:17–32 | Walking Through the Psalms

Series: Walking Through the Psalms |
Host: Dave Jenkins |
Date: August 29, 2025

Show Summary

In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins continues Psalm 119 with the stanzas
Gimel and Daleth (vv. 17–32). The psalmist pleads for God’s Word to sustain him in
affliction, to give him life when his soul clings to the dust, and to enlarge his heart to run in God’s ways.

Text: Psalm 119:17–32 (Part 2 — Gimel & Daleth)
Theme: Illumination, endurance by the Word, and an enlarged heart for obedience
Key Verse: Psalm 119:18; 119:25–28; 119:32

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