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Thread: My favorite Bible verse from the Old Testament is Psalm 16:11, because it’s a “trinitarian confession”—a statement of belief about how each person of the Trinity is connected to our ultimate purpose. 1/6
Psalm 16:11 says “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Who makes the path of life known to us? The Holy Spirit. One of the primary roles the Holy Spirit plays in the life of a . . . 2/6
Christian is as a guide on the path of life (Jn 14:26; 16:8; 13). As Jesus said, the Holy Spirit will “guide you into all the truth”—most importantly, he will guide us to the truth of the gospel about Jesus.
In whose presence is fullness of joy? God the Father. 3/6
In whose presence is fullness of joy? God the Father. 3/6
As "...in your presence there is fullness of joy" tells us, our greatest joy comes from being in God’s presence. The most common Hebrew term for presence is also translated "face," implying a close and personal encounter with God the Father (Ps 27:8; 2 Chr 7:14; Heb 9:24). 4/6
Who is at the right hand of the Father and in whom we will take pleasure forever? Jesus. The right hand of God is often used figuratively in Scripture to refer to the place of honor and authority that Jesus has in relation to the Father (Mk 16:19; Acts 2:33; 7:55). 5/6
Although there will be many pleasures to be found in the New Heavens and New Earth, the greatest pleasure for all eternity will be that we are with Jesus (Matt 25:21). 6/6
