Psalm 1 - Cameron Jungels - 4-24-2013

“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.

1. 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.

1. 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.