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Background
Psalm 139 is in the Deuteronomy Book of the Psalms (Psalms 107-150). These 44 Psalms, like the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, show God’s Word as the source of salvation, deliverance, and healing. This would be fully carried out in the life of the coming Messiah, the living Word, Jesus Christ. Psalm 139 shows the Messiah’s intimate relationship with the Lord, his heavenly Father. From Mary’s womb, God knew how wonderful the Messiah would be and what he would accomplish for mankind. Jesus Christ’s heart was pure and able to be “searched” so that he was led by his Father in “the way everlasting.” Jesus Christ brings eternal life to all who believe.
Sometime around the end of June, 27 A.D. after the healing of the nobleman’s son in Cana of Galilee, Jesus needed to return to Jerusalem for the Feast of Weeks, also called the Feast of Pentecost. We’re following along, of course! 
Sometimes on the trail, a body just needs to sit down a moment to rest and reflect on the journey so far. Won’t you sit with me a moment or two? 
After a couple of profitable teaching days among the people at Sychar in Samaria (see 