TOPIC: BLESSINGS FOR THE GODLY
Bible: Psalm 1:1-6
1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Bible Study: BLESSINGS FOR THE GODLY Psalm 1:1-6
4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Bible Study: BLESSINGS FOR THE GODLY Psalm 1:1-6
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The more we delight in the Word of God, the more fruitful we become (v.2). To illustrate this, two kinds of people are described: the righteous who delights in God’s Word and the wicked who doesn’t. By delighting in God’s Word, the righteous flourish and are productive (vs. 2,3). Observe the blessing that awaits them. (v.6a). But the wicked, who are like chaff – empty, unfruitful, aimless (v.4) – will be condemned in judgment and will have no place in God’s Kingdom (v.5,6b). To benefit from God’s Word calls for “day and night” reading, meditating, applying, and obeying what we learn (c.f., Ezra 7:10). From v.3, note four benefits for taking pleasure in God’s Word. While we cannot avoid relating with people, it is advisable to choose close friends carefully. People who help us walk in the fear of the Lord are preferred, not those who mock the things of God (see 2 Corinthians 6:14). Unbelievers are more likely to lead us astray. and emotional trauma caused by such prolonged pain. Spiritual For further study: From the following passages, learn why those who delight in God’s Word are fruitful: Joshua 1:8-9; Psalm 19:7-14; John 15:3-4, 16; Psalm 119:9-11, 105, 130. Bible Study: BLESSINGS FOR THE GODLY Psalm 1:1-6 READ- The Rapture: SOONER THAN WE THINK 2 Peter 3:1-10
Mission Focus: SUDAN-Sudan Believers must find ways to recover from the damage done by war and persecution. This includes physical, spiritual leaders and pastors who need training that suits the Sudanese context. In addition, the millions who came to Jesus from Islamic, animist, or weak Christian backgrounds need discipleship. Less than 15 out of 114 tribes have Bibles
Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for giving us Your word which is light and life. Please grant me the appetite to meditate on it, apply it to my life, and be obedient to You. Bible Study: BLESSINGS FOR THE GODLY Psalm 1:1-6
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Verse of the Day: For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish (Ps. 1:6)
