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The Way of Blessing

The Way of Blessing. Psalm 1. A . Two Ways:. vs 1 – “the way of sinners” vs 2 – “the way of the righteous”. = echoed by first and last words of the Psalm: “Blessed … perish”. = summary – result in vs 6: - way of the righteous – the Lord watches over

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The Way of Blessing

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  1. The Way of Blessing Psalm 1

  2. A. Two Ways: vs 1 – “the way of sinners” vs 2 – “the way of the righteous” = echoed by first and last words of the Psalm: “Blessed … perish” = summary – result in vs 6: - way of the righteous – the Lord watches over - way of the wicked – will perish

  3. B. The Blessed Road = sounds like a sickness … = sounds like a celebration! = meaning: - NIV notes – “happy condition” - NLT vs 1 + 2:12 – “joy” = requires two actions: negative and positive 1. “do not” = turning away from Stuff to leave behind – that will let you down … 2. “do this” = turning toward Take delight in the Lord and His law

  4. C. The Road to Avoid vs 1 – “Blessed are those who do not: WALK -- STAND -- SIT = NIV makes it easy to see the subtlety of sin - of not turning to God but away from Him = you get “sucked in” - progressively more rooted in the wrong MOVE -- POSITION -- SETTLE

  5. WALK STAND SIT SELF

  6. D. The Destinations Two images:

  7. D. The Destinations Two images: • 1. Tree planted by the water • - life, strength, • roots, fruit • - picture of heaven (Rev 22) 2. Chaff blown by the wind - dead, left-over, rubbish - picture of hell (Rev. 20)

  8. Blessed is the one who • DELIGHTS • in the Lord and in His law. • Oh, what joy!

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