4pm Psalm 1

Psalm 1

Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Commentary Commentary

The psalm is like a beacon of light piercing the darkness of a stormy night. It illuminates and points to the truth even when the falsehoods of our culture begin to cloud our thinking. The psalm affirms that there is one way to true life; to ignore this way is to foolishly accept death (Prov. 1:20–33).

How do we read the bible?

Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Commentary Commentary

Meditates means “to mumble” or “to speak to oneself” (4:4). Biblical meditation is focusing the mind on Scripture.

We must meditate on it chew it like a cow chews grass

We are the Lords Delight

Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Commentary Commentary

1:3 like a tree: This simile presents an image of a desert date palm that has been firmly planted in a well-watered oasis (Jer. 17:8). Everything about the tree is valuable and productive. Likewise, the righteous are valuable and productive to God—people in whom He finds pleasure

The bible says a righteous person us are like tress planted in a well, and are well watered.

Then it says we shall prosper but that doesnt necerally mean financially,

How do you think we shall prosper?

Yes in life all round prosper

What was Jesus last command to us?

The ESV Study Bible Chapter 1

1:5–6 Contrasting Outcomes of Their Lives. These two verses lead readers to reflect on where these two kinds of life are headed, showing that God will make the contrast last forever.

1:5 Therefore indicates that these verses are the conclusion of the psalm. judgment. This could be any particular judgment that falls on the wicked in this life, but it is more likely the final judgment, which allows some to enter the congregation of the righteous, while excluding others (Eccles. 12:14).

We are a congreagation or righteous people as we have a relationship with jesus.

Thats what puts us in right standing with God.

Just that fact a relationship with Jesus.

We are no better than anyone else though, nore is this relationship just for us.

Its for everybody.

God wants everyone to be in the congregation of righteousness.

What are the two ways the bible speaks about life? What two paths does it present to us?

Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Commentary Commentary

1:6 The Bible speaks of two ways (Prov. 2:8; 4:19), only one of which leads to God. This is a consistent biblical theme, culminating in the celebrated words of Jesus, “I am the way” (John 14:6). The verb knows in this context refers not just to God’s awareness but to an intimate, personal knowledge (101:4). God is intimately involved with the way of the righteous but has no connection with the way of the ungodly, except in judgment (146:9).

Do any of you know the Tree the Psalmist is refering to here?

Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Commentary Commentary

The psalmist compared a righteous person to a desert palm tree flourishing in an oasis (Ps. 1:3).

Practical Application Home Work:

This week why dont we chew over the psalm and in doing so we are planting our roots into Gods word that is life giving water. Like what Jesus promises the lady at the well in John 4.