The Blessed Life
Part of Summer in the Psalms
June 30, 2024

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The Blessed Life

Psalm 1:1-6 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. 4 The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; 6 for the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.


Why study Psalms?

First Point -

Often a “no” leads to a greater “yes”.

Slippery Slope of Sin:

Sin always take you farther than you wanted to go
Sin always keeps you longer than you wanted to stay
Sin always cost you more than you wanted to pay

v.1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;

Learn to say No to - Bad

Psalm 119:24 Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.

Learn to say NO to - Bad

1 Cor 15:33 Bad company corrupts good morals!

How can we associate with sinners and yet not approve of sin? What does it mean for Jesus to be a friend of sinners?

Learn to say no to - Bad

Second Point -

v.2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.

Summer in the Psalms Reading Plan 2024
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What is the difference between Eastern meditation and Christian meditation?

Christian meditation is taking a truth of God and pressing it deep into your soul until it catches fire! —Tim Keller

Third Point -

v. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.

Beautiful picture of what a blessed life looks like!

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Notice the difference in verse 4. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away.Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;

Why is it important to recongize Jesus as fulfilling this Psalm?