Psalms 1 & 2
1.Get the blessing that doesn’t backfire.
“Blessed” vs. #blessed
“This promise of prosperity is not a pledge of good fortune in return for good behaviour—the Psalms know life too well for that! (see 42, 73).” -Alec Motyer
A1 (v 1) The way of blessedness
B1 (v 2) Continuance in the Lord’s law
C1 (v 3) The enduring fruit tree
C2 (v 4) The impermanent chaff
B2 (v 5) No standing in the Lord’s judgment
A2 (v 6) The way of perishing
2. Delight in the deep wells, not evaporating gutters.
-You will either delight in God’s word or rage against it.
How can anyone who is all-seen by God get blessed?!
3. The plans and purposes of people resemble uncontrolled emotions.
4. The movements of men only highlight the settled decision of God.
-God’s settled decision includes salvation.
-God’s settled decision includes judgment.