Audio will be posted on June 1.
First for a Reason
Psalms 1:1-6
1. Introduction
• soothing balm for the fortification of the saints
• first of two “gateway” psalms
• crucial matter of belonging to the congregation of the righteous
• first of two “gateway” psalms
• crucial matter of belonging to the congregation of the righteous
2. The Delight of the Believer 1-2
• delight determines direction
• what he shuns: the chronically “belittling” culture
• what he savors: the torah of Yahweh
• beyond mere compliance
• what he shuns: the chronically “belittling” culture
• what he savors: the torah of Yahweh
• beyond mere compliance
3. The Development of the Believer 3-4
• linking 1-2 with 3
• like a tree: stability, vitality, productivity, durability and prosperity
• stark contrast with the wicked: Like chaff
• rooted, not blown away
• like a tree: stability, vitality, productivity, durability and prosperity
• stark contrast with the wicked: Like chaff
• rooted, not blown away
4. The Destiny of the Believer 5-6
• the identity of the wicked and a contrasting depiction: no justification, no communion, no hope (Matt. 7:13-14; 21-23)
• personal and intimate concern for every step you take
• first and last words: blessed and perish
• personal and intimate concern for every step you take
• first and last words: blessed and perish
5. So What?
• Because nothing matters as much as being rightly related to God, rely on Jesus and relish His word.
• View Jesus as the example and enabler of this psalm.
• “Gordon J. Wenham died in clear hope that dusty lives, entrusted to Christ, the man of heaven, will be raised in glory.”
• View Jesus as the example and enabler of this psalm.
• “Gordon J. Wenham died in clear hope that dusty lives, entrusted to Christ, the man of heaven, will be raised in glory.”