Sweeter Than Honey
Month 1: Why We Trust the Bible · Heart Matters
Today's Scripture
Read together: Psalm 19:10-11
10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. 11 By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.
Memory Verse
“The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.”— Psalm 19:7 (BSB)
📖 Bible-in-a-Year (optional)
Today's reading: Luke 13-15
Reading the whole Bible in a year — do this when you have extra time. (Jesus tells the story of the lost son who is welcomed home.)The Heart of It
After David lists how true God's Word is, he says something surprising. It is "sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb" (). In David's day there was no candy store and no sugar. Honey was the sweetest treat anyone knew, and David says God's Word is even better than that. He also says it is more valuable than "much fine gold." Think about that. David doesn't just believe the Bible. He loves it. To him, reading God's Word is like enjoying the best dessert and finding the biggest treasure at the same time.
This is the heart part. It's possible to know the Bible is true and still find it boring. You might know vegetables are good for you but never enjoy them. God doesn't only want us to agree that His Word is reliable. He wants us to taste how good it is. When you read the Bible looking for the God who loves you, it starts to taste sweet. His promises comfort you. His commands keep you safe. And "in keeping them there is great reward" (). Ask God to help you not just trust His Word, but to delight in it.
Around the Table
David said God's words are sweeter than honey! That means the Bible is something we get to enjoy, not just learn.
Let's do it: Taste a tiny bit of something sweet, then say, "God's Word is even sweeter than this!"
It's possible to think the Bible is true but still find it dull. David loved it like treasure. We can ask God to help us enjoy it too.
Let's talk: What would help you look forward to reading the Bible? Maybe a fun time, a comfy spot, or reading it together.
David compares Scripture to honey for its delight and to gold for its value. Loving God's Word, not just believing it, is what keeps faith alive over a lifetime.
Let's go deeper: What's the difference between knowing the Bible is true and delighting in it? Which one describes you right now?
💬 Conversation Starter
What's the sweetest treat you've ever eaten? David says God's Word is even sweeter than that. What do you think he meant?
🛡️ Defending the Faith
A skeptic might say, "Believing the Bible is just wishful thinking." But David delighted in Scripture because it proved true and reliable in his life, not instead of it. We can love God's Word and have good reasons for it. And we can share both with gentleness, just as says.
For Dad · Go Deeper
Apologetics that only ever argues will raise children who can win debates but never delight in the Lord. holds both together. God's Word is true (verses 7-9) and sweet (verses 10-11). Your defense of the faith should always be aimed at a tasting, not just a verdict. "Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good" (). Kids will not treasure what they only ever hear defended. So let them catch you enjoying Scripture. Share a verse that moved you this week, or a promise that carried you through a hard day. Affection is caught more than taught. The most compelling case for the Bible's truth is a father who plainly finds it sweeter than honey.
Draws on: Sean McDowell, So the Next Generation Will Know.
Let's Pray Together
"Father, thank You that Your Word is true and sweet. Don't let us only know about it. Help us love it and find joy in it. Make it like honey and treasure to us. In Jesus' name, amen."
God's Word is sweeter than honey and more precious than gold. I get to enjoy it, not just believe it.