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- In essence, God says there are two ways of life open to us: one means blessedness, happiness, and fruitfulness, but the other means cursedness, unhappiness, and judgment. The choice is ours. Blessedness is a choice, but to be blessed, one must by faith obey the conditions; he must pursue the way of blessedness as described in this Psalm.
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Jan 13, 2022 · The Psalms illuminate the greatness of our God, affirm His faithfulness to us in times of trouble, and remind us of the absolute centrality of His Word.” The ESV Study Bible notes that reading through Psalms forces Christians today to “ use their minds as well as their hearts and voices.”
- Robert Hampshire
Two great thrusts flow out of this: (a) the importance and absolute necessity of the Scripture, and (b) the changed character, stability, and fruitfulness it promises to those who make Scripture the core of their lives. Note how this Psalm drives home its truth by the use of contrasts.
- The Psalms have a wonderful capacity to capture the reality of our human experience. They express the emotions, personal feelings, attitudes, grati...
- 1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! 2 But h...
- There are three things the man who is blessed must avoid. But let’s first note how the author develops this because it is so instructive and is a w...
- “But” is K’a]m in the Hebrew text. If this is translated as a conditional clause, “but if,” then verse three gives the conclusion and promise. But...
- Please note, this is a promise from God and a well established fact of life. A Bible that is worn and falling apart from use usually belongs to som...
- 4 The wicked are not so, But they are like chaff which the wind drives away. 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in...
- Literally “not so the wicked.” There are two different negatives in the Hebrew and each expresses a very different idea. There is loa, which expres...
- “Will not stand.” The verb here is qWm, “rise, arise, stand.” It looks at standing as the result of rising up. The idea in this context is that of...
- “Knows” does not mean simply to have knowledge of something. It is often used in Scripture in a protective sense and refers to God’s providential c...
Jun 15, 2023 · The apostle Paul pursued “one thing” in life as well: “I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings. . . .
Psalm 71 beautifully encapsulates the unwavering faith and trust in God's righteousness and deliverance. The Psalmist's lifelong journey serves as an encouragement for every believer to remain steadfast in their faith regardless of circumstances, confidently seeking refuge in God.
Jul 1, 2004 · Psalm 1, a wisdom psalm, demonstrates that the way to happiness is through a life well lived according to the guidelines set down by the Lord, and the way to destruction is to lead an evil, lawless life—a life in disregard of Torah.
Apr 18, 2013 · Psalm 1 shows us that ... To live happily ever after, we must build our lives on God and His Word. Things can never satisfy us; only God can. Even relationships cannot ultimately satisfy apart from God. Pursuing pleasure, self-fulfillment, or self-centered goals cannot satisfy.
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In this eye-opening and insightful Psalm 1 commentary, we dig deep into the first chapter of the longest book of the Bible. Discover the rich meaning of each word of this psalm and learn the powerful spiritual lessons that will change your life forever!
