There are five future judgments with regard to mankind: (1) The Judgment Seat of Christ, the Bema. 1, Moody Press, Chicago, 1980, p. 311. 2 I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you." 3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. Such believers may act like the wicked in many ways. How do people scoff at the Word of God? Many fail at this point. It refers to those who are guided and controlled by their own desires, emotions, impulses of the mind and flesh rather than by the Word and the Holy Spirit. The Old Testament spoke of the time of the Tribulation (the time of Jacobs trouble or Daniels 70th week), of a last judgment, and of the gathering of the righteous before God. In August of 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on August 29th, 2002 he went home to be with the Lord. a. These verses pose a warning to us. There are praise Psalms, lament Psalms, and enthronement Psalms and all contain wisdom, of course, but as an introduction and door to the rest of the Psalms, this Psalm declares in just a few words some of the most basic but profound truths and propositions of the Bible. He has taken us out of Satans domain of darkness and placed us into the kingdom of His dear Son (Rom. The psalm is divided into two parts: in verses 1-5, the psalmist proclaims the joy of seeing his fault remitted by God, and in verse 6 to verse 11, he shows his confidence in the conviction that God is the guide on the right path. Psalm 91 is a powerful and well-loved psalm that has been a source of comfort and strength for Christians throughout the ages. b. 24). Yet, this is the one quality which is of single importance. Blessed means supremely happy or fulfilled. As 1 Thessalonians 2:13 reminds us, constantly living in the Word should result in continued fruitfulness if there has been an open ear to hear what God is saying. (1) - The Lord is my shepherd - I shall not want (lack anything) 4) How does David illustrate the physical necessities provided by the Lord? Please note, this is a promise from God and a well established fact of life. In our passage it occurs four times (verses 1, 4, 5, and 6). If this continues, it will mean severe discipline in this life followed by forfeiture of rewards in heaven, like chaff which the wind drives away (1 Cor. Psalms of lament express the author's crying out to God in difficult circumstances. As far as the believers fruitfulness is concerned, this means studying and becoming prepared to serve in special ways according to ones gifts and Gods timing (compare Moses, Paul and Christ). A beatitude pronounces blessing upon a certain group of people. i. Below you will see how the 150 psalms are categorized by their overall subject matter. Any of these things are fleeting in the life of the ungodly; it can be said that they dont really have them at all. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Prayer Penitential Of david. Unlike the grain or actual seed, it has no body or substance and is blown about by the wind, always unstable. I would emphasize how remarkable this is. He/she is a person of the Scriptures. iii. (3) Ones particular gifts (1 Pet. It means that God looks out for the righteous. (2) - The Lord makes him to lie down in green pastures - The Lord leads him besides the still waters 5) How does David describe the spiritual necessities provided by the Lord? The righteous man only has Gods word on his mind two times a day: day and night. But there are other ways. ; Book 3 - Psalms 73-89 - As Leviticus covers God's tabernacle, this book covers God's temple. Many people use it to find comfort in God during times when they're uncertain. If not filled with the best things, it will be filled with the unworthy and disappointing. (Spurgeon). In New Testament times we have pastors or elders who are to teach as well as other teachers (Eph. 103:13; Matt. It specifically applies this to work and to our desire for success. Since this is true, should we not pursue the way of blessedness both for now (Gods glory and spiritual stability in this life) and eternity (Gods glory and eternal rewards)? (Note the fruit-bearing power of the gospel in Colossians 1:5b-7; 2:6, and then note the emphasis in verses 9f on the need of prayer.). Chaff is the seed covering and the debris separated from the grain or seed in threshing. Why? So, how can we avoid this? (1) There are three degrees of habit or conduct: walk / stand / sit. In its season is literally in its time, i.e., at the proper, suitable time (Ps. First, it means the righteous man knows how to discern the counsel of the ungodly. Psalm 1 says Israel's obedience to the law would result in blessing, while the wicked would end in destruction. (1) There is the way of the godly and their blessedness in contrast to the way of the ungodly (1:1-6). John 15:16 with verse 27). As Jesus spoke of bearing fruit in John 15:5, as we abide in Him. Our word P#l#G refers to canals or water courses provided for irrigation. Psalm 1 The Way of the Righteous and the Way of the Ungodly. 17:5-8). 5:9-10). 3:5-6). The Psalms, like the other wisdom literature of the Old Testament (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes), is Hebrew poetry. The way of the righteous. T/F Psalm 137 was written by David. As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. The man of blessedness is one who has determined to walk by the whole counsel of the Word, not by his emotions, experience, tradition, by popular opinion or by what is politically correct. 3:11-15; 2 Cor. Exhortations like these in the New Testament would be meaningless unless this were a real possibility. Blessed is plural in the Hebrew and literally means, Oh the blessednesses, or the blessings. It is an intensive plural and is designed to emphasize the multiplicity of blessings and happiness to those who fulfill the requirements marked out in this Psalm. Study now. Click on the different category headings to find out more. In each of these there is regression from Gods way and progression into sin and Satans way. What makes you happy? Remember this is Gods Word and every jot and every tittle are important. 4:10-12). This draws our attention to the doctrine of bibliology or the doctrines of revelation, inspiration, preservation, collection and canonization of the Bible, and illumination (2 Tim. The Tribulation begins after the rapture, thus it begins only with unbelievers. The church is not a social club, a welfare organization, a religious or a ritualistic institution. All 150 psalms are poetic works which offer praise to God. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, They are on a broad path that may seem comfortable now and the path gives them lots of company, but in the end they shall perish. ; Book 2 - Psalms 42-72 - Like Exodus, this book describes ruin, and rescue by God. There is no peace, says my God, for the wicked.. Note that that quality which characterizes the life of the blessed above everything else which could be mentioned is ones relationship to the Word of God (Ps. 1:21). Blessed is the man The principle is that certain things corrupt, they tear down and destroy. Like taking wild trees growing in barren and desert-like conditions and carefully transplanting them in rich prepared soil by streams of water. 1 a Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of b evildoers, nor does he walk in the way of sinners, nor sit in the chair of scoffers, 2 but in the a Jehovah's law is his b delight, and in his law c meditate day and night. If he had sat in an easy chair he would have been better able to understand it. (Spurgeon). The choice is ours. It also means being prepared to bear fruit when opportunity knocks (2 Tim. Spirituality Defined as love and devotion to God. 20). The man who experiences great blessing is one who has a love affair with Gods Word. What is the main idea of the book of Psalms? This is a beatitude. For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, Some get discouraged when they begin to walk as righteous men, and fruit is not immediately evident. What is the main idea of Psalm 23? It means to stop, to be firm. From merely walking in their counsel, one becomes more confirmed in the way of the wicked, more involved and influenced. Perhaps Psalm 91, especially in these frightful times, is more of a call to fearlessly and trustingly live in the space of its first verse, to "dwell in the shelter of the Most High and abide in the shade of the Almighty. Blessed is the Hebrew noun, a~shr?. The Psalms have a wonderful capacity to capture the reality of our human experience. God knows our future, He made us and the whole world. The psalmist (traditionally, King David) expresses the joy of being released from great suffering. The righteous man is not afraid to take a less-traveled road, because he knows it leads to blessing, happiness, and eternal life. Ultimately this means the lake of fire for the unbeliever. Meditation chews the cud, and gets the sweetness and nutritive virtue of the Word into the heart and life: this is the way the godly bring forth much fruit. (Ashwood, cited by Spurgeon), iii. For a similar idea compare the wheat and tares (Matt. They need to wait until they bring forth fruit in its season. 3:1-4). was a 1966 graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and a former pastor of 28 years. Psalm 1 The Ways of the Righteous and the Wicked. 1 A Miktam of David. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it (Matthew 7:13). (3) Then there is the contrast between the results of the two ways of life; the godly are stable and fruitful, but the ungodly are unstable and face sure judgment. iv. i. We can live in God's trust not only for a good night's sleep, but amidst the reality of death. c. Walks not in the counsel of the ungodly: The ungodly have counsel, and the righteous man will not walk in it. In the counsel. Counsel is the Hebrew [emailprotected]>h which means, purpose, plan, resolution of the will, or deliberation, viewpoint, way of thinking. It refers to a mental attitude, a state of mind, or viewpoint that determines the decisions that we make. David, the greatest of Israel's kings, fell into serious sin and recognized his need to plead with God for forgiveness. God has given us His Word that we might become fruitful trees in His service and in ministry to others. He meditates is an imperfect tense of habitual action. First, it means to be loose with reference to morals. That brings forth its fruit in its season, The passage is not speaking about complying with a system of works or self-righteous pharisaism, nor complying with a special formula so one may then experience blessedness. He chose according to the viewpoint of the wicked. If it is an oak, it gives shade. So Psalm 1 focuses on obedience no matter what is happening all around one (a wisdom approach to life), and Psalm 2 focuses on trusting God to fulfill his promises of justice on the earth some day by installing his king (a prophetic approach to life). 4:14), by the lust patterns of their own hearts (Eph. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment: Because the ungodly have no weight, they will be found lacking on the day of judgment. The man of blessedness prospers first because he always seeks to operate in the framework of Gods will according to Gods values and purposes. As to this life, the wicked, those who walk independently of God (believers or unbelievers), are driven about by the false counsel of the world, by satanic and human viewpoint (Eph. But the primary focus of this text is on the future judgment. Above all else, it summarizes all that is to follow in the rest of the Psalms, and, for that matter, in the rest of Scripture. The three things that cause a man to be blessed, happy, or fortunate are if he is a man: Thus, a life lived for treasures on earth will perish, that is, it will result in the loss of rewards as well as bring dishonor to the Savior who purchased us from our sin. 7 R. Kent Hughes, The Coming Evangelical Crisis, John H. Armstrong, General Editor, Moody Press, Chicago, 1996, p. 94-95. The righteous can have the confidence of Psalm 16:11: You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Literally, not so, the wicked. This is an emphatic denial; the way of the wicked is nothing like the way of the righteous. In the path. Path is the Hebrew word D#r#K and means, a way, course of action, journey, manner, work. It refers to ones conduct, behavior patterns, habits and responses. The LORD knows the way of the righteous: The righteous can have peace because a loving God in heaven knows their way, and will protect and preserve them. Unbelievers will face God at the great white throne judgment but will not be able to stand its test (Matt. The Cross And Our Response to Trials (1 Peter 4:12-19), 8. The primary emphasis here is to the unbeliever, but there are definite applications to the believer both for this life and for eternity. It celebrates individuality and the expression of emotion. The one God, Maker and Ruler of all, will vindicate his goodness and justice in his own time. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul, He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake. When it involves indifference to heavenly treasure as believers, it means loss of rewards and a failure to use this life as partners with Him in His life and enterprise on earth. One is reminded of Pauls statement in 2 Timothy 2:19-20. Our own conscience, our own mind, our own heart, can give us ungodly counsel. It means: (a) a seat, a place of sitting, or (b) an assembly where many are gathered together to sit and make deals or have close associations. But the way of the ungodly shall perish. Edwards hastens to note that "foundational to everythingeven Peter's use of the OTis the person and ministry of Jesus . 29:18). Psalm 13-6. 104:27). (2) Antitheticalthe thought of the first line is emphasized by a contrasting thought in the second line (1:6; 34:10). The data reveals, among other things, an astounding degree of theological illiteracy: 84 percent of those who claim the evangelical label embrace the notion that in salvation God helps those who help themselves, 77 percent believe that human beings are basically good and that good people go to heaven regardless of their relationship to Christ, while more than half of those surveyed affirmed self-fulfillment as their first priority. The point is, when you sit in someones seat, according to the idiom, you act like or become what they are. . He shall be like a tree Day and night is an idiom which means constantly, consistently, and regularly. This means the man of blessedness is occupied with Gods Word. And what does the church look like today? Their way of life gains them nothing with God, so it too will perish. In fact, in Hebrew the word is actually a plural, which denotes either a multiplicity of blessings or an intensification of them. (Boice), ii. First, he told him, Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching (1 Tim. Unbelievers are separated from believers and the believers go into the Millennium. The NIV even translates this, The Lord watches over But ultimately, the issue here is the basis of Gods judgment. 9:1-22). Hebrew poetry repeats and rearranges thoughts rather than sounds. This is dangerous, because an empty mind may present an open invitation to deception or a demonic spirit. The way of the wicked perishes because they have left God out and even their temporal life loses real meaning and value. The righteous man does not have these signs of death and dryness; his leaves are green and alive. But it may also be taken as a strong contrast, i.e., but rather. Because of the construction of verse 1 with the emphasis on the negative, it introduces the reader to a strong contrast showing positively what the man of blessing does in contrast to verse 1, what he does not do. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. The main idea? 5:22-23, 16); (b) the exercise of our spiritual gifts in Christian service (1 Pet. Who was Psalm 23 written for? 1:8). There are several categories of fruit: (a) The character of Jesus Christ (Gal. If being with your family or friends delights you, that can be better, but it still falls short. From thinking like the world we begin to act like the world. The theme of Psalm 23 is that God always protects and provides. How would you summarize the main point(s) and idea(s) of this psalm? But in Christian meditation, the goal is to fill your mind with the word of God. PSALM 1: This is a psalm that invites the reader to delight in and be devoted to God's word. Are like the chaff which the wind drives away: Chaff is the light shell around a kernel of grain, which must be stripped away before the kernel of grain can be ground into flour. 3 Francis Brown, S. R. Driver, and Charles A. Briggs, A Hebrew And English Lexicon of the Old Testament, Clarendon Press, Oxford, p. 343. The Cross And Christian Distinctiveness (1 Peter 2:1-10). As one reflects back on this wonderful introductory Psalm, it is clear that the central issue is Gods awesome and holy Word, the Scripture. Walks notnor standsnor sits: The blessed man does not do certain things. One reason people love the Psalms is that we can each usually identify the Psalms with our own experiences. By-in-large, people of the Word will gain the capacity to be wise and stable in areas such as their business or the office which could mean promotions or higher profits. Blessing is pronounced, but only on those who comply with certain divine demands or spiritual qualities. This would also be a tree that is strong and stable, sinking down deep roots. David shows us that the Scripture, when known and applied, can restore a sin-damaged and distraught soul, give spiritual wisdom, bring joy to the downcast, and provide spiritual discernment. The passive voice is the voice of grace. Where is the church, indeed, even the evangelical church today? While genuine believers cannot lose their salvation, there is the danger of living like the unrighteous (the wicked) in carnal indifference, perhaps very religious, but out of fellowship with God. For many of them the answer is yes, but their time in church did nothing to build them in the Scripture. Fruit also has a season. Because here is the root, everything else is the fruit, i.e., the result of one living close to God by living in His eternal, infallible, sure, true and tried Word. The participle stresses continual action. David was the perfect example of God's king. In fact, no other Psalm is higher than Psalm 110 regarding Christ. (4) Gods own special blessing and use of our gifts (1 Cor. J. Hampton Keathley III, Th.M. Of the wicked. Of is a genitive of source, i.e., counsel from those who are wicked, from those who want nothing to do with Gods way. Passivity toward God and His Word leads to activity in sin and finally to overt activity against God. The righteous man finds his delightin the law of the LORD. But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart will rejoice in your salvation. So how does the wicked forsake his wicked way? Psalm 1 - The Way of the Righteous and the Way of the Ungodly Verse six presents a key to understanding Psalm 1: "For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish." In this psalm, the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly are contrasted. 4:1-4). What does Psalm 23 say? Unbelievers are separated from believers and the believers go into the Millennium. They are often identified with but.. The issue is simply that spiritual deliverance and real happiness must always escape the wicked because of their negative volition to God and His precious Word. Psalm 91:1 We may not always see it, or feel it, we might forget it's there at times, or even wonder if He's left us to fend for ourselves in the heat of hard situations of life. It is conditional and this is strongly stressed. Chaff was light enough that it could be separated from the grain by throwing a scoopful into the wind and letting the wind drive away the chaff. 19 Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, The Lord knows those who are His, and, Let everyone who names the name of the Lord abstain from wickedness. 20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor. With this new position also comes new provision and resources of lifethe Holy Spirit and the Wordboth of which are likened to streams of living water (John 7:37-39; Ps. If you are interested there is a thorough study on this subject entitled, Bibliology: The Doctrine of the Written Word available on the Biblical Studies Foundation web site at www.bible.org in the theology section. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. But in the life of the righteous man, God brings forth something good and wonderful out of everything. 1:3). The righteous man will be a blessed man, a happy man. You can also change some of your preferences. Literally not so the wicked. There are two different negatives in the Hebrew and each expresses a very different idea. Man must have some delight, some supreme pleasure. Nor sit. Literally this can be translated, in the seat of scorners, he has not sat. Sit is the Hebrew word y`sh~B meaning to sit, dwell, remain, abide. It emphasizes a thoroughly settled state or conditionsettled down, comfortable, content with the world with its patterns entrenched in our lives. 25:1-30). 2005 MAIN IDEAS The main idea is the central, or most important, idea in a paragraph or passage. The righteous cannot perish because they are in both the hand of the Father and in the hand of His Son, the Lord Jesus (John 10:28-30). That person is like a tree planted by streams of water 1. The righteous man and the ungodly man are different in how they think, how they behave, and to whom they belong. As it is presented, it demonstrates the process of retrogression, which always occurs when men are not advancing in Gods words and way of life. What is it, then, that the church needs? The conjunction but is a strengthened form in the Hebrew text and is somewhat emphatic. Summary The Book of Psalms, which is generally believed to be the most widely read and the most highly treasured of all the books in the Old Testament, is a collection of poems, hymns, and prayers that express the religious feelings of Jews throughout the various periods of their national history. Rejection of Christ and His Word means no provision for eternity. We can say these speak of thinking, behaving, and belonging. That brings forth its fruit in its season: The righteous man bears fruit, such as the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). This is a preface or introduction to the whole book of the psalmist and it describes a Blessed man, also be referred to as "happy man" and the wicked. A majority of the biblical psalms are devoted to expressing praise or thanksgiving to God. It draws the readers attention to both the uselessness of the wicked and to the ease with which God deals with them, like the wind that so easily picks up the chaff and blows it away. 4:2). It is also true in the present, because sinners sense they do not belong in the congregation of the righteous if they insist on remaining sinners. Personal Integrity in Work (Psalm 1) Back to Table of Contents The two opening psalms establish themes that run through the entire Psalter. Psalm 1 is an introductory Psalm, a kind of gateway to the rest, where all kinds of qualities are mentioned. Be out-and-out for him; unfurl your colours, never hide them, but nail them to the mast, and say to all who ridicule the saints, If you have any ill words for the followers of Christ, pour them out upon mebut know this ye shall hear it whether you like it or not I love Christ. (Spurgeon). ii. There are several types of parallel arrangement of thoughts, with the first three listed below being the most basic. No matter what, God is always with us, comforts us, and brings us back to him when we wander. As it was said of King Belshazzar in the book of Daniel, You have been weighed in the balances, and found wanting (Daniel 5:27). Because of the nature of the Bible as Gods inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word to man, and because of its total sufficiency to meet every need of a persons soul. Again compare Lot in Genesis 13:12-13; 19:1. The wicked run the gamut from those who have no room for God (Psalm 10:4), to the religious type who gives only lip service to spiritual things (Psalm 50:16ff). It means to mock, deride, ridicule, scoff. Grammatically, it is a participle of habitual action. The first book is like Genesis, detailing blessing, fall, and redemption. It is a most uncomfortable position in which to read. 12:33-34). 20:11-15; 21:6-8). The point is, our path or course is fully known by the Lord and He cares for us with Gods loving and providential care as a father his child and like the vinedresser cares for His vineyard (Ps. Of sinners. Sinners is the Hebrew j^ff`a. (1) A tree has deep roots and is usually very sturdy, especially when compared to a tumble weed. Esher is a form of the Hebrew word ashar, which in its root means to be straight or to be right. Blessed is the man speaks of the happiness, the blessedness, the contentment in the life of the man or woman who is right or straight with God. 4:19). By streams of water continues to paint this picture for us. Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. How can the Bible have such a stabilizing affect on a persons life? The genres in Psalms identify and group the books by the main idea of the psalm. Note how these three verses in Ephesians parallel Psalm 1:1: 17 This I say therefore, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind. While eating lunch, my wife and I occasionally listen to a well-known talk show host who takes questions from those who call in for counsel with their perplexing moral dilemmas. With verse 4 we come to a very strong contrast. Lesson 1: Psalm 1 and Psalm 19 Reading: 1. This judgment comes at the end of the Tribulation and is carried out by Christ on earth. (3) Judgment of living Jews (Matt. (5) The conditions in which we labor, the preparedness of the soil (Mk. The blessed person does not follow the counsel of ungodly people but delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on it day and night. Some say the genres are like prayers. Of the Lord. yahweh is a genitive of source, i.e., the law or Scripture which comes from the LORD. 3:16 and 2 Pet. Lets look at each of these three negative statements in their three-fold breakdown: Does not walk. Walk is the Hebrew h`l^K which metaphorically means, to go along with, follow a course of action, or to live, follow a way of life. It has the idea of go along with, use, follow. The tense is decisive, he is one who has chosen not to follow this path. By way of application, God has provided the inspired word, the canon of Scripture and gifted teachers of the Word. Delight is the Hebrew word [emailprotected]. 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. 2:8-9; Mark 14:24; Luke 22:20; Heb. What does Psalm 1 6 say? But it is wrong, because we are then sitting in the seat of the scornful. But is Ka]m in the Hebrew text. 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. Verse one portrays this truth in three degrees of degeneration, each a little more permanent, settled, and embedded into ones life. 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