DOCSLIB.ORG

Psalm 19 God's Two Books Prayer

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Psalm 19 God's Two Books Prayer Psalm 19 God’s two books Prayer: please join me in prayer… Introduction: 20 years ago, the coworker sitting in the cubicle next to me stood up, turned around, and faced me. Then he confidently said, “Dave, I will believe in God when he speaks to me. Until that happens I refuse to believe that God exists. Surely, if God exists then he would speak to me. Right???” Some of you have probably asked the same question. You wonder why God has not spoken to you? This is a legitimate question. If you have wondered this, you are not alone. Does God speak to us? If so how does he speak to us, and what is he saying? This brings us to Psalm 19. According to Psalm 19 God is speaking to all of us, all the time. In fact, God speech is so constant that we have learned to tune it out. But if we stop to listen we will be transformed and amazed. This morning we will look at three aspects of God’s speech from Psalm 19… God speaks through the skies God speaks through the scriptures God speaks through the son. First, God speaks through the skies How??? God speaks through the stars in the skies. Psalm 19:1 (ESV) — 1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. The heavens and the skies refer to the stars of the night sky. David’s point is simple. The stars speak of the glory and splendor of their creator. But what exactly do they say? Illustration: The stars speak of God’s vastness and infinite power… The biggest and brightest known star in our own galaxy is Eta Carinae. It is more than 100 times larger than the sun…. If the sun and Eta Carinae were the same distance from the earth, Eta Carinae would be 4 million times brighter than the sun.” (Redmond, 44) There is a star named IRS 65… if the sun were 18 inches tall this star would be as tall as Mt. Everest. (Redmond, 44) If our galaxy (the Milky Way) were the size of North America, our solar system would be the size of a quarter. Astronomers estimate that the Milky way has anywhere from 100 billion to 400 billion stars in it. Our galaxy is mostly empty space… it would take five years at the speed of light to get from our solar system to the nearest star (Alpha century). How many galaxies are there? The lowest estimate is 100 billion galaxies and the high estimate is now two trillion galaxies… Most galaxies have over 100 billion stars in them… The heavens declare the glory of God and the skies above proclaim his handiwork. It is not just the stars in distant Galaxies that speak of the glory of God. God also speaks through the sun in the skies. Psalm 19:4c–6 (ESV) — 4... In them (in the heavens) he has set a tent for the sun, 5 which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. 6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat. In comparing the sun to a bridegroom David marvels at the splendor and radiance of the sun. In comparing the sun to a strong man, champion, or warrior David marvels at the power of the sun to provide warmth and light. When David writes about the sun rising he is not trying to make a scientifically precise statement. He is using the language of poetry and every day speech to describe what he sees from his perspective. Even in our scientific age we talk about the sun rising and setting. Back to the point of these verses… King David inspired by the Holy Spirit tells us that the stars and the sun speak to us about the glory of God. Illustration: Our sun is rather impressive. The sun is 93 million miles away, yet we still have to wear sun glasses, hats, and sun screen to protect ourselves from its destructive power… “To produce the observed energy emitted from the sun’s solar surface, the equivalent of one hundred billion hydrogen bombs must explode every second in its unfathomably hot, dense core.” (Redmond, 123) It was hot a few weeks ago… 107. But the sun’s core burns at 27 million degrees Fahrenheit. “A pinhead heated to the temperature of the center of the sun would emit enough heat to kill anyone who ventured within a thousand miles of it.” (Redmond, 127) “99.9% of all matter in our solar system is contained within the sun.” (Redmond, 129) 1.3 million earths could fit inside the sun… (image) We see God’s splendor and majesty in the sun… God speaks through the stars in the skies God speaks through the sun in the skies God speaks to everyone in the skies Psalm 19:1–4 (ESV) — 1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. 2 Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. 4 Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, In verse 1 the verbs declare and proclaim are in the participle form meaning that creation constantly proclaims the glory of its creator. Day after day and night after night they pour fourth speech. No one can escape this speech. Furthermore, this speech goes to everyone “Their voice goes out to all the earth…” God is continually speaking to everyone all the time through the existence and the glory of the stars and the sun. Paul picks up on this theme in Romans 1:19-20. Romans 1:19–20 (ESV) — 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them (everyone), because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. Everyone has sufficient evidence to believe that God exists. Which means that there are no atheists, just truth suppressors. Objections… Science has gotten rid of God!!! Let me recommend two outstanding books- “The Case for the Creator” and “I don’t have enough faith to be an Atheist”. Now, more than ever, is the best time to be a Christian who loves science, because science is increasingly on our side. God speaks through the stars in the skies God speaks through the sun in the skies God speaks to everyone in the skies Illustration: There have been many great speeches in history- Ronald Reagan’s “Tear down this wall” speech, delivered in 1987 near the Berlin Wall. Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” speech delivered in Gettysburg Pa in 1863. Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech delivered in 1775 in Richmond Va. Martin Luther King’s Jr. “I have a dream” speech delivered in Washington DC in 1963 But at the top of this list must be God’s speech through creation. This speech is great because everyone hears it all the time… No one can escape this speech. But that leads to a very important question… What is god Saying through the skies??? The skies say that God exists… The stars and the sun, and all of creation for that matter, speak to us that God exists. Which is why the Bible says that if we deny this evidence we are fools. Psalm 14:1 (ESV) — 1 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”... God exists, and he is speaking to you and he wants you to respond to his speech by worshipping him alone. You don’t need a PhD in apologetics to defend the faith. All you need to do is point to the skies and ask your skeptical friend where the stars came from. Ask him or her why there is something and not nothing? If he says, “the big bang” explain to him that the most recent science argues that before the big bang there was nothing… no time, no space, and no matter. We all know that nothing comes from nothing… something outside of time, space, and matter must have created everything. The God of the Bible dwells outside of time, space, and matter. The skies say that god exists… The skies say that God is powerful… He spoke billions of Galaxies in to place by the power of his word… and currently sustains every single sub atomic particle in the universe through his son Jesus Christ. What problems do you Face??? Health, financial, relational, besetting sins, etc… do you think God is big enough to handle your problems? Yes!!! The skies say that God exists The skies say that God is powerful The skies say that we are small… The size of the universe humbles us, and it should. It reminds us that we are next to nothing. We live in a little blue dot in an incomprehensibly large universe. Illustration: Show the pale blue dot… This picture was taken on February 14, 1990, by the Voyager 1 space probe from a distance of about 3.7 billion miles away… No one had ever seen planet earth from this far away… this view rocked the scientific community.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Psalm 100 | Said Together
    Morning Prayer: Rite II Third Sunday of Lent March 7, 2021 | 9:30am If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us, but if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8,9 BCP p. 76 Confession of Sin Officiant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. (Silence) All Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. Officiant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. The Invitatory and Psalter Officiant: Lord, open our lips. People: And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. All: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Officiant: The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: Come let us adore him. Jubilate | Psalm 100 | said together Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song.
    [Show full text]
  • The Psalms Psalm 19 Sequence • Finding the Psalms
    !1 of 6! SCHOOL OF THE WORD www.tarsus.ie The Psalms Psalm 19 Sequence • Finding the Psalms • Numbering the Psalms • Patterns in the Psalter • Enjoying a Psalm • Making links: OT and NT • Back to the Psalm • Use in the lectionary Finding the Psalms • In the Bible, between Job and Proverbs • There are 150 Psalms, in five “collections” • Each collection has a conventional closure / ending • Psalm 1 - a great opening • Psalm 150 - a resounding conclusion Numbering the Psalms Hebrew Numbering Greek and Latin Numbering 1-8 1-8 9-10 9 11-113 10-112 114-115 113 116 114-115 117-146 116-145 147 146-147 148-150 148-150 Most Bibles Liturgical Numbering Patterns in the Psalter • The Davidic Psalms (3–41, 51–71) • The Asaph Psalms (50, 73–83) • The Psalms of the Sons of Korah (42, 44–49, 84–85, 87–88) • The Psalms of Ascents (120–134) • The Hallel Psalms (113–118, 146–150) • The ‘YHWH is King’ Psalms (47, 93, 96–99) • Currently, five “books”, each ending with a doxology • Pss 1-41 (41:13); 42-72 (72:18-19); 73-89 (89:52); 90-106 (106:48); 107-150 (150) Ps 41:13 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen. Ps 72:18 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things. 19 Blessed be his glorious name forever; !2 of 6! may his glory fill the whole earth. Amen and Amen. Ps 89:52 Blessed be the Lord forever.
    [Show full text]
  • Old Testament: Gospel Doctrine Teacher\222S Manual
    “Let Every Thing That Hath Lesson Breath Praise the Lord ” 25 Psalms Purpose To help class members show their gratitude for the Savior and for the many blessings that he and our Heavenly Father have given us. Preparation 1. Prayerfully study the scriptures discussed in the lesson and as much of the book of Psalms as you can. 2. Study the lesson and prayerfully select the scriptures, themes, and questions that best meet class members ’ needs. This lesson does not cover the entire book of Psalms. Rather, it deals with a few of the important themes that are expressed throughout the book. 3. If you use the first attention activity, bring a picture of the Savior and four or five items that represent things for which you are grateful, such as the scrip- tures, a picture of a loved one, an item that represents one of your talents, or an item of food. If you use the second attention activity, ask one or two class members to prepare to share a favorite psalm and tell why it is important to them. 4. Bring one or more pictures of temples. Suggested Lesson Development Attention Activity You may want to use one of the following activities (or one of your own) as class begins. Select the activity that would be most appropriate for the class. 1. Show a picture of the Savior and express your gratitude for his life and mission. Display the items that represent other things for which you are grateful. Express your gratitude for each one. Then ask the following questions: • What gifts and opportunities from the Lord are you especially grateful for? How would your life be different without these blessings? Explain that many of the psalms express gratitude for blessings the Lord has given.
    [Show full text]
  • The Long View Volume 52 Number 18, September 13, 2018
    The Long View Volume 52 Number 18, September 13, 2018 Sunday Worship Join us for worship on October 7, World Communion Sunday, 9:15 am - Sunday School which offers congregations an opportunity to experience Holy 10:30 am - Worship Service in Sanctuary the Communion with the global community of faith. The first OFFICE HOURS Sunday of October has become a time when Christians in Monday - Thursday every culture break bread and pour the cup to remember and 9:00am - 4:30pm affirm Christ as the Head of the Church. On that day, we Friday 9:00am - Noon remember that we are part of the whole body of believers. CHURCH STAFF The church picnic is planned for October 7 DR. RICHARD C. EMERSON from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (we will eat at Senior Minister 5:00 pm) at The Pavillion at Pirky Power REV. EVAN DOLIVE Plant. Come prepared for plenty of food, Associate Minister games, fun and fellowship. Minibuses will REV. DAVID FARMER be available at the church for transportation to the picnic. Call or Minister of Outreach sign up in the office. For those of you wishing to take your own REV. MIRANDA DOLIVE vehicle, directions are as follows: From Longview, head east Minister of Music bound on I-20 and take exit 610 (FM 3251). Take a right on 3251 and go down about 3 miles to the plant entrance (on your right). AARON TURNER The plant entry road will come to a gate. Push the red button and Organist the gate will open. Once inside, you will take the SECOND gravel LYN BLOUNT road to the left that will lead you into the park.
    [Show full text]
  • Psalms Reading Plan
    Introduction Connecting with God through Scripture and prayer is a vital part of our renewal process. “If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing”. John 15:5B True renewal does not only happen at the organizational level of a church, but it also needs to happen in the hearts of people being stirred and made alive through the Spirit’s renewing wind. The Psalms are heart-songs of the people of God. Psalms enable our worship and give us prayerful language to live in abiding relationships with God, ourselves and our neighbors. Together, let’s commit to remain in Christ by spending time in the Psalms this summer. Consider these creative ways to engage with the Psalms: • Start each quiet time with a prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to speak to you through your time in the word. • Write out a verse or two from the Psalms each day. • Pray the Psalm you are reading. • Read the same Psalm several times, underlining a few key words or phrases that stick out to you. • Journal through a Psalm by recording your thoughts as you read. • Write out a verse from Psalms on a sticky note and place it where you will see it often through out the week. • Memorize a verse or several verses from the Psalms. • Read a Psalm out loud. • Read a Psalm in multiple versions of the Bible (try the Message to hear the words in a fresh way; biblegateway.com is a great resource).
    [Show full text]
  • His Love Endures Forever
    Where we have been: Week One – Pastor Aaron – Story of the 10 Lepers (Luke 17:11-19) - “intentional gratitude” Week Two – Pastor Dave – Story of royal official, son was dying (John 4:43-54) - Jesus as Savior – trusting the promise of God - Reflecting with gratitude, he and his household came to faith Foundation for Giving Thanks – Psalm 136 Uniqueness of Psalm: The Great Hallel (Great Psalm of Praise) – read at Passover Antiphonal Psalm - statement/response TODAY: Worship leader and congregation ! HESED Love endures forever….. NIV Lovingkindness is everlasting…. NASV Mercy endureth forever…. KJV Love never quits…. Message Faithful love, loyal love, permanent love, covenant love… “through thick and thin” “love and commitment” – love for another that is not based on person receiving it. Perhaps the best definition: STEADFAST LOVE Call to Give Thanks – v.1-3 His love endures forever God is good! Other Scriptures: (God of gods, Lord of lords) Exodus 15:11; Micah 7:18&19 God – the Creator of all v.4-9 His love endures forever Other Scriptures: Psalm 19:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” Romans 1:20 “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – His eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” Other Scriptures: Hebrews 11:3; John 1:3 God’s Deliverance v. 10-15 His love endures forever Other Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14 God’s Provision – Leading and Inheritance v. 16-22 His love endures forever Deuteronomy 7:1 “… seven nations larger and stronger than you.” God Rescuing and Restoring v.
    [Show full text]
  • A Hebrew Exegesis of Psalm 136
    Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary Pittsburgh, PA “For Unceasing is His Covenant Mercy” A Hebrew Exegesis of Psalm 136 A paper submitted to Professor C. J. Williams OT53, Old Testament Exegesis by Grant Van Leuven in candidacy for the Mastery of Divinity degree May 17, 2010 Submitted to the RPCNA Presbytery of the Alleghenies Reflecting feedback from Professor Williams and some corrections June 1, 2010 Updated September 23, 2010, reflecting further study and a change in verse one. Introduction A survey of the Old Testament will show that a constant reminder given to the people of God is a review of their history—both in terms of having been chosen by God as a peculiar people, but also in how that identity and relationship played out through major redemptive acts. For instance, the first nine chapters of First Chronicles is a major genealogy that then zooms in on David and the monarchy, through the exile, and finally to the decree of Persian King Cyrus to return the Israelites to Jerusalem. And these reviews of Israel’s history in the Old Testament are especially focused on how God delivers them from numerous foes and often His own punishments imposed on them for their own wickedness. What has particularly peaked my interest as a relatively new psalm singer is how much the major epochs of redemptive history make up much of the subject matter of the Psalter. The impetus of studying Psalm 136 for this exegesis paper was my fascination with Psalms that particularly draw on the history of Israel as a significant theme for its worship.
    [Show full text]
  • The Ending of the Amidah
    The Ending of the Amidah During the last couple of months we’ve heard divrei tefillah about the Amidah, one of the oldest and most important parts of our services. Rabbi Jordan Bendat- Appell discussed the opening blessings, both as a formula and as a way of approaching God. Marshall Steinbaum talked about the climactic expression of transcendance in the kedusha, and Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg discussed the middle blessings, special for Shabbat, particularly the idea of our Shabbat rest as an offering of our true selves. We turn now to the ending of the Amidah, three blessings common to Shabbat shacharit and Musaf, and to daily services as well. Although these blessings may not have the awesomeness of those earlier ones which spoke of the mighty God of our ancestors, of holiness and covenant and Shabbat, I find the closing three blessings intensely personally touching. In the following I’ll be discussing the prayers that appear on pages 118 - 120 for Shacharit, and pages159 -161 for Musaf. I’ll quote only parts of the text, and I’ll be using a translation I prefer to that in our siddur. The first blessing is called Avodah and refers to a return to Temple worship “v’hashev et ha’avodah lidvir betecha.” But, besides reference to the Temple, there are the words “r’tzeh ... b’amcha yisrael u-v’t’filatam,” find favor in your people Israel and in their prayers. “u-t’filatam b’ahava t’kabel b’ratzon,” and accept their prayers in love. “u- t’hi l’ratzon tamid avodat yisrael amecha” and may the service of your people Israel always be favorable.
    [Show full text]
  • The Power of Praise Psalms to Encourage Awareness of Ecological Issues Amongst Worshippers
    Page 1 of 9 Original Research The power of praise psalms to encourage awareness of ecological issues amongst worshippers Author: The liturgy ought to sensitise believers anew to glorifying God as the Creator and the Recreator 1 Barend J. de Klerk of the universe. The Book of Psalms may be used to great effect to sharpen the ecological Affiliation: awareness of believers. The topic is investigated on the basis of three creation psalms, namely 1Faculty of Theology, North- Psalm 19, 104 and 148. In particular, it asks how the praise of the so-called creation psalms West University, South Africa serves to alert believers not only to conserve nature in their own context, but also, together with nature, to praise God in word and deed? The fact that the ecological crisis directly Correspondence to: Barend de Klerk concerns our earth, air and water, that is, our basic sustenance ought to lead worshippers in the worship service to serious reflection. The destruction of ecological systems has a direct Email: effect on every other problem faced by plant, human and animal. The focus of Psalm 19 on [email protected] the heavens puts air pollution, global warming and damage to the ozone layer on the agenda Postal address: of every worship-service participant. In the songs of praise in Psalm 104 and 148, humans are PO Box 20764, Noordbrug seen as part of the artistic creation web which ought to be conserved. 2522, South Africa Dates: Received: 25 June 2013 Die krag van lofpsalms om bewustheid van ekologiese aangeleenthede by erediensdeelnemers Accepted: 30 Sept.
    [Show full text]
  • Abstract Music Is an Essential Part of Our Lives. the World Wouldn't Be The
    Abstract Music is an essential part of our lives. The world wouldn’t be the same without it. Everyone is so enthralled by music that whether they are bored or they are working, music is often times the thing that they want to have playing in the background of their life. A. The wide range of genres allows people to choose the type of music they want to listen to. The music can range from soothing and light forms to the heavy metal instrumentals and vocals. Many singers and artists are working in the music industry, and many of them have served a lot to this industry. Best sellers of the artists are appreciated in the whole world. It is known know, music knows no boundaries are when a singer does a fantastic job; they become famous all across the globe. Sadly, as time goes on musicians pass away however, their legacy remains very much alive have passed, but their names are still alive. The world still listens to their music and appreciates their work. One such singer is Michael Jackson. His album Thriller broke the records and was the best seller. No one can be neat the files of the king of pop. Similarly, Pink Floyd made records by their album The Dark Side of the Moon. It was an enormous economic and critical success. Many teens are still obsessed by the songs of Pink Floyd. AC/DC gave an album called Back in Black. This was also one of the major hits of that era. All these records are still alive.
    [Show full text]
  • Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon Speak to Me Breathe on the Run Time the Great Gig in the Sky Money Us and Them Any Colour You Like Brain Damage Eclipse
    Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon Speak to Me Breathe On the Run Time The Great Gig in the Sky Money Us and Them Any Colour You Like Brain Damage Eclipse Pink Floyd – The Wall In the Flesh The Thin Ice Another Brick in the Wall (Part 1) The Happiest Days of our Lives Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) Mother Goodbye Blue Sky Empty Spaces Young Lust Another Brick in the Wall (Part 3) Hey You Comfortably Numb Stop The Trial Run Like Hell Laser Queen Bicycle Race Don't Stop Me Now Another One Bites The Dust I Want To Break Free Under Pressure Killer Queen Bohemian Rhapsody Radio Gaga Princes Of The Universe The Show Must Go On 1 Laser Rush 2112 I. Overture II. The Temples of Syrinx III. Discovery IV. Presentation V. Oracle: The Dream VI. Soliloquy VII. Grand Finale A Passage to Bangkok The Twilight Zone Lessons Tears Something for Nothing Laser Radiohead Airbag The Bends You – DG High and Dry Packt like Sardine in a Crushd Tin Box Pyramid song Karma Police The National Anthem Paranoid Android Idioteque Laser Genesis Turn It On Again Invisible Touch Sledgehammer Tonight, Tonight, Tonight Land Of Confusion Mama Sussudio Follow You, Follow Me In The Air Tonight Abacab 2 Laser Zeppelin Song Remains the Same Over the Hills, and Far Away Good Times, Bad Times Immigrant Song No Quarter Black Dog Livin’, Lovin’ Maid Kashmir Stairway to Heaven Whole Lotta Love Rock - n - Roll Laser Green Day Welcome to Paradise She Longview Good Riddance Brainstew Jaded Minority Holiday BLVD of Broken Dreams American Idiot Laser U2 Where the Streets Have No Name I Will Follow Beautiful Day Sunday, Bloody Sunday October The Fly Mysterious Ways Pride (In the Name of Love) Zoo Station With or Without You Desire New Year’s Day 3 Laser Metallica For Whom the Bell Tolls Ain’t My Bitch One Fuel Nothing Else Matters Master of Puppets Unforgiven II Sad But True Enter Sandman Laser Beatles Magical Mystery Tour I Wanna Hold Your Hand Twist and Shout A Hard Day’s Night Nowhere Man Help! Yesterday Octopus’ Garden Revolution Sgt.
    [Show full text]
  • Personal and Private Religious Experience in the Biblical Psalms
    University of Zagreb Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Danijel Berković PERSONAL AND PRIVATE RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE IN THE BIBLICAL PSALMS DOCTORAL THESIS Supervisor: Dean Slavić, PhD Zagreb, 2019 i Personal and private religious experience in the Biblical Psalms Danijel Berkovic Sveučilište u Zagrebu Filozofski fakultet Danijel Berković OSOBNO I PRIVATNO RELIGIJSKO ISKUSTVO U BIBLIJSKIM PSALMIMA DOKTORSKI RAD Mentor: Prof. dr. sc. Dean Slavić Zagreb, 2019. ii i Personal and private religious experience in the Biblical Psalms Danijel Berkovic Životopis mentora Dean Slavić rođen je 4. ožujka 1961. u Rijeci. Osnovnu školu završio je u Matuljima, a srednju školu u Rijeci. Diplomirao je hrvatski jezik i književnost 1986. na ondašnjem Pedagoškom fakultetu u Rijeci. Poslijediplomski studij završio je na Filozofskom fakultetu u Zagrebu, obranivši magistarski rad 1997. i doktorsku disertaciju 2000. Predavao je hrvatski jezik tijekom godine 1987. u Srednjoj školi u Opatiji, a nakon toga od 1987. do 1996. predaje hrvatski jezik i povijest u sadašnjim Osnovnim školama Andrije Mohorovičića u Matuljima i Drage Gervaisa u mjestu Brešca. Godine 1996. imenovan je savjetnikom odnosno nadzornikom za nastavu hrvatskoga jezika u ondašnjem Ministarstvu prosvjete i športa. Godine 2007. izabran je za docenta na zagrebačkoj kroatistici, pri Katedri za metodiku nastave hrvatskoga jezika i književnosti. Godine 2013. izabran je u zvanje višega znanstvenoga suradnika i izvanrednoga profesora. Godine 2017. postao je znanstveni savjetnik. Recenzirao je sedamnaest znanstvenih članaka, četiri književno-znanstvene monografije i četiri čitanke za osnovnu školu. Uredio je tri zbornika sa znanstvenih skupova koje je i organizirao (o Dubravku Horvatiću te dva o odnosima Biblije i književnosti). Bio je mentorom pri pisanju tridesetak diplomskih radova te jedne disertacije.
    [Show full text]