“Two Paths” Psalm 1
Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
Psalm 1:2
but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night.
Psalm 1:3
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither-- whatever they do prospers.
Psalm 1:4
Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
Psalm 1:5
“Two Paths” Psalm 1
Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
Psalm 1:2
but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night.
Psalm 1:3
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither-- whatever they do prospers.
Psalm 1:4
Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
Psalm 1:5
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
Psalm 1:6
For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.
- God’s way leads to blessing and eternal life.
· God’s way is totally distinct from the path of sin (v. 1).
Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
· God’s way is clearly marked out by his Word (v. 2).
Psalm 1:2
but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night.
· God’s way is the only path to true blessing (v. 3).
Psalm 1:3
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither-- whatever they do prospers.
- The path of sin leads to misery and eternal destruction.
· The path of sin can appear healthy and happy for a season, but it is short lived (v. 4).
Psalm 1:4
Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
· The path of sin results in God’s judgment (v. 5).
Psalm 1:5
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
Psalm 1:6
For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.
Main Idea:
True blessing comes to those walking on God’s path that leads to eternal life.
John 14:6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Matthew 7:13
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
Matthew 7:14
But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Main Idea:
True blessing comes to those walking on God’s path that leads to eternal life.
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Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
April 24, 2013 Wed PM
Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.
