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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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

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