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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.