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- As the first psalm, it pronounces blessings on those faithful to the covenant with God, establishing a thematic framework for distinguishing the righteous from the wicked throughout the Psalter.
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The first of these “psalms” is Assyrian, discovered by archaeologists in the ancient capital city of Nineveh, a hymn to the Moon-god, Sin. The second is an Egyptian hymn, sung to their sun god, Aton. In form, both of these hymns are strikingly similar to the Psalms of our Bible.
Aug 3, 2018 · The Psalms give us the means to come to prayer in a fresh state of mind. They enable us to see that we're not the first to feel God is silent when we pray, nor are we the first to feel immense anguish and bewilderment while praying.
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...
Psalm 1 is one of the most popular psalms in the Bible not just because it is the first psalm, but also because it properly introduces the book of Psalms and serves as its inaugural chapter. It offers a profound introduction and sets the foundational theme for the entire collection of psalms.
Jun 23, 2023 · 1. Orientation. Psalms of orientation point us to the kind of relationship with God we were created for, a relationship marked by confidence and trust; delight and obedience; worship, joy, and satisfaction. 2. Disorientation. The psalms of disorientation show us human beings in their fallen state.
Feb 14, 2023 · Psalm 1 is intentional and sets the tone for the entire book of psalms. It is significant that this is the first Psalm because it tells of the blessing of a life lived for God and the destruction and uncertainty (worry, fear, doubt, anxiety) that comes with living wickedly and apart from God.
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Psalm 1 is a revelation of wisdom and godly insight that helps us make sense of all the Psalms following it. What is the point of the Psalms? How should we read the Psalms?
