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Part 10-
Starving for the Will of God
This episode closes out detailing the positive encounter with God’s law that believers should ideally experience. Many unfortunately rarely get beyond the first encounter with God’s law, which brings conviction and crisis as they grapple with the demands of God on their lives. While the psalmist clearly wrestled with God’s law, ultimately resulting in confession and repentance, the vast majority of his descriptions are very positive. The psalmist describes the law as his delight (v. 77) as he anticipates discovering “wonderful things” in God’s law.(18) The psalmist at one point is starving for God’s law (v. 20) and considers the Law his food. Christ Himself noted that “His food” was to do the will of the Father. (John 4:34) Such expressions underscore the path to true fulfillment. When we cultivate our longing for God and His law/His will, we discover that this second encounter with God and His Law/will results in incomparable satisfaction.

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  • 00:00:12 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:00:36 – Central Theme of Psalm 119
  • 00:01:31 – Confession and Repentance
  • 00:02:55 – Seeking Understanding of God”s Ways
  • 00:04:40 – The Role of God”s Grace
  • 00:06:17 – The Path to True Freedom
  • 00:07:49 – Enlarging the Heart for Commandments
  • 00:09:26 – True Freedom through Commandments
  • 00:11:48 – Petitioning God for Grace
  • 00:12:59 – Closing Prayer and Conclusion
Part 10-
Starving for the Will of God

Podcast (kingdomquestions): Play in new window | Download | Embed

  • 00:00:12 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:00:36 – Central Theme of Psalm 119
  • 00:01:31 – Confession and Repentance
  • 00:02:55 – Seeking Understanding of God”s Ways
  • 00:04:40 – The Role of God”s Grace
  • 00:06:17 – The Path to True Freedom
  • 00:07:49 – Enlarging the Heart for Commandments
  • 00:09:26 – True Freedom through Commandments
  • 00:11:48 – Petitioning God for Grace
  • 00:12:59 – Closing Prayer and Conclusion
This episode closes out detailing the positive encounter with God’s law that believers should ideally experience. Many unfortunately rarely get beyond the first encounter with God’s law, which brings conviction and crisis as they grapple with the demands of God on their lives. While the psalmist clearly wrestled with God’s law, ultimately resulting in confession and repentance, the vast majority of his descriptions are very positive. The psalmist describes the law as his delight (v. 77) as he anticipates discovering “wonderful things” in God’s law.(18) The psalmist at one point is starving for God’s law (v. 20) and considers the Law his food. Christ Himself noted that “His food” was to do the will of the Father. (John 4:34) Such expressions underscore the path to true fulfillment. When we cultivate our longing for God and His law/His will, we discover that this second encounter with God and His Law/will results in incomparable satisfaction.

Episode Scripture References -

More About This Episode -

In this episode titled “Starving for the Will of God,” host Victor Vigorito addresses questions on the central theme of Psalm 119, specifically focusing on its application to New Testament Christian life. He introduces the topic by highlighting the psalmist’s desire for God’s ways to be established in his life, referencing verses five and six which emphasize the commitment to keep God’s statutes.


Victor outlines the importance of acknowledging one’s own shortcomings and the need for repentance, particularly in verses twenty-five to thirty-two of Psalm 119. He discusses how the psalmist seeks understanding and grace from God to align his ways with divine law, asserting that true freedom comes from submitting to God’s commandments rather than viewing them as limitations.


Throughout the episode, he emphasizes the need for God’s grace to illuminate understanding, stating that the path to genuine freedom is through the acceptance of God’s precepts. Victor illustrates this with various verses from Psalm 119, illustrating the transformative effect of embracing God’s commandments, which he argues lead to true liberty.

Key Terms From This Episode -

Main Theme: Psalm 119’s application to New Testament Christian life, focusing on verses 5 and 6

    Key Points:

  • Psalmist’s desire for God’s ways (Verses 5-6)
  • Seeking understanding and grace to align with divine law
  • True freedom through submission to God’s commandments
  • Illustrates transformative effect of embracing God’s commandments with Psalm 119 verses
  • Emphasis on grace to illuminate understanding

    • Episode Scripture References -

    More About This Episode -

    In this episode titled “Starving for the Will of God,” host Victor Vigorito addresses questions on the central theme of Psalm 119, specifically focusing on its application to New Testament Christian life. He introduces the topic by highlighting the psalmist’s desire for God’s ways to be established in his life, referencing verses five and six which emphasize the commitment to keep God’s statutes.


    Victor outlines the importance of acknowledging one’s own shortcomings and the need for repentance, particularly in verses twenty-five to thirty-two of Psalm 119. He discusses how the psalmist seeks understanding and grace from God to align his ways with divine law, asserting that true freedom comes from submitting to God’s commandments rather than viewing them as limitations.


    Throughout the episode, he emphasizes the need for God’s grace to illuminate understanding, stating that the path to genuine freedom is through the acceptance of God’s precepts. Victor illustrates this with various verses from Psalm 119, illustrating the transformative effect of embracing God’s commandments, which he argues lead to true liberty.

    Key Terms From This Episode -

    Main Theme: Psalm 119’s application to New Testament Christian life, focusing on verses 5 and 6

      Key Points:

  • Psalmist’s desire for God’s ways (Verses 5-6)
  • Seeking understanding and grace to align with divine law
  • True freedom through submission to God’s commandments
  • Illustrates transformative effect of embracing God’s commandments with Psalm 119 verses
  • Emphasis on grace to illuminate understanding
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