4:14), by the lust patterns of their own hearts (Eph. 4:17f). 24). who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked. By turning to God and His infinite Word (Isaiah 55:7-11). They teach us how little by little we can step out of the place of blessedness and into the place of misery and cursing with horrible consequences. The word "searched" on this verse came from the Hebrew word, "chaqar," which means to examine intimately. 4:17f), and by the pressures or problems of life for which they have no answer. How much fruit each tree yields depends on several factors: (1) The filling of the Holy Spirit or the abiding life (John 15:1-7; Gal. To transplant includes the above, of course, but it also includes taking a plant out of one environment and placing it into another which is more conducive to production, growth, and stability. God gives him peace and rest because he can trust Him. When others are putting down Christians, it is easy to sit with them and criticize them. Psalm 51 is a renowned expression of repentance. 4:19). The psalmist (traditionally, King David) expresses the joy of being released from great suffering. Blessed is the man who. Who is a function word which introduces us to the person who is so blessed, one who has the qualities of life which lead to blessedness. iii. There is a way he will not walk, a path he will not stand in, and a seat he will not sit in. 3:18). The three things that cause a man to be blessed, happy, or fortunate are if he is a man: It is also true in the present, because sinners sense they do not belong in the congregation of the righteous if they insist on remaining sinners. This is a comprehensive term for the study and application of the Word to ones life. Hampton wrote many articles for the Biblical Studies Foundation and on More, 9. 1 Lawrence O. Richards, The Teacher's Commentary, electronic media. Psalm 13-5. Of these, Psalm 110 is the climax. (5) EmblematicOne line conveys the main point, the second line illuminates it by an image (42:1; 23:1). 4:11f). While believers have a heavenly position and an eternal inheritance secured by the work of Jesus Christ, the experience of their blessings, the increase of their capacity to appreciate the Lord, and their capacity for happiness is directly proportional to their knowledge and application of the Word. (3) There are three degrees of evil that result: wicked / sinners / scoffers. Truth God desires in the heart. One is reminded of Pauls statement in 2 Timothy 2:19-20. As one reflects back on this wonderful introductory Psalm, it is clear that the central issue is Gods awesome and holy Word, the Scripture. This verse flatly and absolutely denies any correspondence of the characteristics and life of the wicked with the righteous. (b) By indifference. It is not Blessed is the king, blessed is the scholar, blessed is the rich, but, Blessed is the man. This blessedness is as attainable by the poor, the forgotten and the obscure, as by those whose names figure in history, and are trumpeted by fame. (Spurgeon). Even tough circumstances bring forth something that shall prosper. READING - Main Ideas Rev. Literally, not so, the wicked. This is an emphatic denial; the way of the wicked is nothing like the way of the righteous. The blessed person does not follow the counsel of ungodly people but delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on it day and night. In plain and simple terms, the forces of our modern society have replaced the centrality and priority of the preaching and teaching of the Scripture. Luke 1:71-73; Acts 3:25; Rom. The Old Testament spoke of the time of the Tribulation (the time of Jacobs trouble or Daniels 70th week), of a last judgment, and of the gathering of the righteous before God. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. But sinners here refers to those who have deliberately chosen a way of life, a path contrary to the plan of God as revealed in the Word of God. ii. The life of the righteous man is marked by strength and stability. It needs the Bible! What is it, then, that the church needs? By the sound of the words, the Hebrew has a play on these words which drive this home. No matter what, God is always with us, comforts us, and brings us back to him when we wander. Chaff is the seed covering and the debris separated from the grain or seed in threshing. The wicked are earthdwellers, those bent on getting all the gusto they can out of this life with little or no concern for God and eternity. In our passage it occurs four times (verses 1, 4, 5, and 6). This emphasis is borne out throughout Scripture (cf. i. The Psalter is fundamentally the hymnbook of God's people. Christians should meditate on Gods word! There are several categories of fruit: (a) The character of Jesus Christ (Gal. They fall short. It is easy because there are many things to criticize about Christians. As it takes time to produce a huge sprawling oak, so it takes time to grow and mature in the Word. David, the greatest of Israel's kings, fell into serious sin and recognized his need to plead with God for forgiveness. (5) The conditions in which we labor, the preparedness of the soil (Mk. i. Psalm chapter 16. But the way of the ungodly shall perish. The word delight was also used of that in which one takes delight as in ones business, pursuits, or affairs of life. The shepherd makes sure his sheep has everything he needs like nice green grass and clean water. But what are these in general? Rejection of Christ and His Word means no provision for eternity. We saw in verse 1 that one of the basic ideas of this word was to be loose or unstable, and so it means to be loose ethically. The opening verse of Psalm 139 tells us: O LORD, You have searched me and known me. The primary emphasis here is to the unbeliever, but there are definite applications to the believer both for this life and for eternity. They are not advancing in their life with Christ, but are materialistic, earthly-oriented, living as earthdwellers and not sojourners. 4:13). The first part of the psalm David talks about God being his shepherd and he is the sheep. In the previous post, we started having a look at Psalm 1, which carries such a beautiful picture of the relationship between our ethics and our health and wellbeing. Different types of psalms were written to communicate different feelings and thoughts regarding a psalmist's situation. Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it (Matthew 7:13). It presents two ways of life: the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. George Whitefield, the great eighteenth-century evangelist, was hounded by a group of detractors who called themselves the Hell-fire Club. They derided his work and mocked him. Which way are you on? This does not deny the ministry and work of the Holy Spirit or other valid functions of the church like music, but central to everything is the Word (Jam. 2:7-9; Ps. Whats also clear is that they have not been ordering their lives by the Word. Literally not so the wicked. There are two different negatives in the Hebrew and each expresses a very different idea. Study now. Please note, this is a promise from God and a well established fact of life. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Edwards hastens to note that "foundational to everythingeven Peter's use of the OTis the person and ministry of Jesus . The man of blessedness chooses to direct his life by Gods plan according to His inspired and inerrant Word. Above all else, it summarizes all that is to follow in the rest of the Psalms, and, for that matter, in the rest of Scripture. Like the Hebrew language itself, Hebrew poetry uses vivid images, similes, and metaphors to communicate thoughts and feelings. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. 1:3). The Psalms, like the other wisdom literature of the Old Testament (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes), is Hebrew poetry. As one who delights and meditates in the Word, Scripture is consulted and used as a guide for whatever he does (Prov. The way of the wicked perishes because they have left God out and even their temporal life loses real meaning and value. i. 9:6b), (b) do not proceed in the way of evil men (Prov. The righteous can have the confidence of Psalm 16:11: You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (4) Judgment of living Gentiles (Mat. In the counsel. Counsel is the Hebrew [emailprotected]>h which means, purpose, plan, resolution of the will, or deliberation, viewpoint, way of thinking. It refers to a mental attitude, a state of mind, or viewpoint that determines the decisions that we make. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. 9:1-22). Many lack because they only read and do not meditate. 2:1b where it means, devise). He will do it all by himself. It means to stop, to be firm. From merely walking in their counsel, one becomes more confirmed in the way of the wicked, more involved and influenced. As far as the believers fruitfulness is concerned, this means studying and becoming prepared to serve in special ways according to ones gifts and Gods timing (compare Moses, Paul and Christ). Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Psalm 1 describes the happy man as being "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" (Ps. Or, as the Hebrew has it yet more fully, The Lord is knowing the way of the righteous. He is constantly looking on their way, and though it may be often in mist and darkness, yet the Lord knoweth it. (Spurgeon). The Cross And Christs Suffering For Sins (1 Peter 3:18-22), 6. It refers to a restless, unquiet condition which, in its agitation and unquieted passions, runs from one thing to another seeking happiness and peace, often at the hurt of others. We think we have better things to do with our time. This verb actually means to transplant, not merely plant. This is rich and significant. The wicked will not be able to stand before Gods judgment (verse 5), but will be driven out, away from God and believers (see Rev. This Hebrew word graphically portrays the restlessness within those who are out of touch with God, whose hope and trust is not on the Lord, and who, in their unsatisfied and agitated state, are propelled forward in a search for whatever it is they think will give peace, satisfaction, security, and significance (cf. David shows us that the Scripture, when known and applied, can restore a sin-damaged and distraught soul, give spiritual wisdom, bring joy to the downcast, and provide spiritual discernment. This judgment comes at the end of the Tribulation and is carried out by Christ on earth. Verse 1 BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO WALKS NOT IN THE COUNSEL OF THE WICKED NOR STAND IN THE WAY OF SINNERS. But does God really mean this? (2) The way of the godly is set forth by way of a contrast: negatively, what the godly do not do (1:1), and positively, what the godly do (1:2). 4:2). Stand is the Hebrew u`m~D. The principle is that certain things corrupt, they tear down and destroy. 25:1-30). ii. That brings forth its fruit in its season: The righteous man bears fruit, such as the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). It means that God looks out for the righteous. (1) A tree has deep roots and is usually very sturdy, especially when compared to a tumble weed. This is why Christ had to die for our sin so we might have His righteousness. i. The choice is ours. Blessed is the Hebrew noun, a~shr?. a. 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. A tree portrays stability and the capacity to withstand the storms of life (Jer. With verse 4 we come to a very strong contrast. Of scoffers. Scoffers is the Hebrew word ls. Two great thrusts flow out of this: (a) the importance and absolute necessity of the Scripture, and (b) the changed character, stability, and fruitfulness it promises to those who make Scripture the core of their lives. Return to Tools for Studying the Psalms A Table of Psalms by Theme. What is the main idea of Psalm 23? i. Psalm 13 is a psalm of lament - an impassionate cry for help from the Lord. Main Idea The book of Psalms is a remarkable collection of Hebrew poetry focused on prayer and worship of God for His past faithfulness ( Ps. e. Nor sits in the seat of the scornful: The scornful love to sit and criticize the people of God and the things of God. Because here is the root, everything else is the fruit, i.e., the result of one living close to God by living in His eternal, infallible, sure, true and tried Word. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Personal Integrity in Work (Psalm 1) Back to Table of Contents The two opening psalms establish themes that run through the entire Psalter. Wicked is a Hebrew word (r`sh`u) which has as its root idea, to be loose, unstable. This word carries two ideas. It also means ungodly, godless, or negative toward God, loose from God, without Him as an anchor or controlling factor. 1:3; Jer. In each of these there is regression from Gods way and progression into sin and Satans way. In August of 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on August 29th, 2002 he went home to be with the Lord. It follows the thousand-year reign of Christ and pertains only to unbelievers. 1 A Miktam of David. In the Old Testament, Israel was viewed as the wife of yahweh and in the New Testament the church is the bride of Jesus Christ. I will say to the Lord, My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. In every experience of our own, no matter how deep the pain or how great the frustration or how exhilarating the joy, we can find psalms which echo our inmost being, psalms which God uses to bring comfort or to confirm release.1. An equal number had a difficult time accepting the concept of absolute truth. 10:3-5; 119:53 with 54 and 119:155 with 165). See also the margin translation of ASV. First, it means to be loose with reference to morals. 2005 MAIN IDEAS The main idea is the central, or most important, idea in a paragraph or passage. First, it means the righteous man knows how to discern the counsel of the ungodly. For the sake of emphasis, the Hebrew word order reads, but rather, in the Law of the Lord (is) his delight. Gods emphasis is on His word, that which is to be the object of our delight. If we are constantly needy, it may be worth examining if we are planted by the rivers of water or not. The main idea of a paragraph is the primary point or concept that the author wants to communicate to the readers about the topic. 18 being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart; 19 and they, having become callous, have given themselves over to sensuality, for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness. The righteous man is not afraid to take a less-traveled road, because he knows it leads to blessing, happiness, and eternal life. It is the believers responsibility to respond to Gods provision and to plant themselves regularly in a seat where they can drink from these water resources. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, Note, how blessed is the man who The article specifies a certain kind of man, the man who obeys the actions of this passage.. h~ash a&sh#r. i. It is whatever misses the will of God for man doctrinally or morally. This is dangerous, because an empty mind may present an open invitation to deception or a demonic spirit. iv. For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, SUMMARY OF PSALM 110. 1:17; 2:11; Matt. Psalm 1:2 is our answer! Sometimes God has to engineer failure and pressures before He can bring about successHis kind of successin our lives. 3:5-6). 1. The point is, our path or course is fully known by the Lord and He cares for us with Gods loving and providential care as a father his child and like the vinedresser cares for His vineyard (Ps. Because of the nature of the Bible as Gods inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word to man, and because of its total sufficiency to meet every need of a persons soul. The data reveals, among other things, an astounding degree of theological illiteracy: 84 percent of those who claim the evangelical label embrace the notion that in salvation God helps those who help themselves, 77 percent believe that human beings are basically good and that good people go to heaven regardless of their relationship to Christ, while more than half of those surveyed affirmed self-fulfillment as their first priority. So Psalm 1 focuses on obedience no matter what is happening all around one (a wisdom approach to life), and Psalm 2 focuses on trusting God to fulfill his promises of justice on the earth some day by installing his king (a prophetic approach to life). Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. i. How do people scoff at the Word of God? (1) Synonymousthe same thought of the first line is basically repeated in different words in the second line (2:4; 3:1; 7:17). We must choose to live not in the counsel of the ungodly (as verse 2 shows us), but live by the streams of water, the Word and Gods provision for learning it. It was an archery term and meant to fall short, miss the mark. The mark is the will and plan of God as revealed in Scripture. . These cover a wide range of topics from joy to depression, from peace to persecution, from contemplation to confession, from praise to prophecy, from creation to coronation, and from anxiety to adoration. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. With all the advice that comes to us, from so many different sources, the righteous man knows how to stay away from the counsel of the ungodly. It shows that the Christian ideal way of life may not be the . What gets you excited? For the New Testament saint, salvation is by faith alone in the accomplishment of Christs finished work as proclaimed in the New Covenant, which is a fulfillment of the promises of the Old (cf. However, the believer, who is kept by the power of God, will be in eternity with the Lord. (3) Syntheticthe second line explains or further develops the idea of the first line (1:3; 95:3). Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, iii. Blessed is the man: The Hebrew word esher is here translated blessed, which has the idea of happiness or contentment. A. What is it that pastors and elders ought to be doing? In other words, as Peter teaches us in 2 Peter 1:3, it contains all that man needs for life and godliness, or about truth and righteousness. Since this is true, should we not pursue the way of blessedness both for now (Gods glory and spiritual stability in this life) and eternity (Gods glory and eternal rewards)? God has a path, and it is a good road to take. Streams is P#l#G from P*l^G and means to divide, split. The word was used of cutting a water channel for irrigation, or of the land divided by rivers, ravines, and streams. The man (or woman) of blessedness and spiritual stability is one whose life is built on and bathed in the Scripture. Mans spiritual life is set forth negatively and positively, inwardly and externally, figuratively and literally. 4:11-13). (2) Ones level of maturity (1 John 2:12, 13; Heb. If personal pleasure is the only thing that makes you happy, then you are a selfish, self-centered person. 5:11-13). Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like What is the main idea of Psalm 23?, What was most likely the purpose of Psalm 23?, Which kind of figurative language is used in the first line of Psalm 23? 4:11-12). These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. 4:2-3). The issue is simply that spiritual deliverance and real happiness must always escape the wicked because of their negative volition to God and His precious Word. Note that that quality which characterizes the life of the blessed above everything else which could be mentioned is ones relationship to the Word of God (Ps. The righteous man knows where to find completely godly counsel: Your testimonies also are my delight and my counselors (Psalm 119:24). The Hebrew verb form of this noun is used several times of a man taking pleasure or finding delight in the woman he loves. One of the reasons Scripture is a delight, like honey in the honey comb, is because it is truth. 6 Because Jehovah knows the way of the a righteous, but the path of the b ill will . 138:2). . The passage is not speaking about complying with a system of works or self-righteous pharisaism, nor complying with a special formula so one may then experience blessedness. 3:13-15, verse 15 uses the verb form of our word delight). As Jesus spoke of bearing fruit in John 15:5, as we abide in Him. (3) Then there is the contrast between the results of the two ways of life; the godly are stable and fruitful, but the ungodly are unstable and face sure judgment. They express the emotions, personal feelings, attitudes, gratitude, and interests of the average individual. A study of the word r`sh`u (used well over 255 times in the Old Testament) finds that one of the key characteristics of the wicked is this looseness from God. Psalm 13-6. Day and night is an idiom which means constantly, consistently, and regularly. This means the man of blessedness is occupied with Gods Word. I would emphasize how remarkable this is. This collection was known to the Jews as Sepher Telhillim, "Book of Praises." Of the wicked. Of is a genitive of source, i.e., counsel from those who are wicked, from those who want nothing to do with Gods way. i. It is abiding in a life-source. and more. The righteous man will not sit in that seat! c. Whose leaf also shall not wither: Brown, dead, withered leaves are signs of death and dryness. It is a short Psalm with only a few main points, but these points are immensely significant. The way of the righteous is contrasted with the way of the unrighteous. Thus, a life lived for treasures on earth will perish, that is, it will result in the loss of rewards as well as bring dishonor to the Savior who purchased us from our sin. If a tree is a fruit tree, it gives fruit. Chaff was light enough that it could be separated from the grain by throwing a scoopful into the wind and letting the wind drive away the chaff. The righteous man will be a blessed man, a happy man. God has given us His Word that we might become fruitful trees in His service and in ministry to others. 8:28-29, 38-39). Psalm 51:6 (show verse) Homicide David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah. Psalm 2 The Messiah's Reign . 3:6-7). These words also contrast the results of these different lifestyles: (a) The righteous are stable, fruitful, and will be rewarded. It draws our attention to the difference between the righteous and wicked. How can the Bible have such a stabilizing affect on a persons life? The Cross And Our Response to Trials (1 Peter 4:12-19), 8. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. As to this life, the wicked, those who walk independently of God (believers or unbelievers), are driven about by the false counsel of the world, by satanic and human viewpoint (Eph. The problem, especially in our instant tea society, we want and expect an overnight transformation and change. Like taking wild trees growing in barren and desert-like conditions and carefully transplanting them in rich prepared soil by streams of water. These words contrast two lifestyles: (a) The righteous cling to God, love His Word, and as a result are restrained, stable, upright, and just. Its subject matter is very general and basic, but it touches on two subjects that continually occur throughout the Psalms. a. The wicked (unbelievers) cant stand at the judgment and are separated and cast out because they are found without Gods righteousness. The main idea may be stated or it may be implied. What is the main idea of the book of Psalms? Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Who was King James' mom?, Who wrote the King James Bible?, In Psalm 23, what is God compared to? (3) Judgment of living Jews (Matt. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. King David is attributed with this powerful writing which contains the three pronouns . You can also change some of your preferences. The ungodly are not so, The one God, Maker and Ruler of all, will vindicate his goodness and justice in his own time. He operates in the sphere of Gods enablement, supply, and direction (Ps. When it involves indifference to heavenly treasure as believers, it means loss of rewards and a failure to use this life as partners with Him in His life and enterprise on earth. Martin Luther said that he could not live in paradise without the word of God, but he could live well enough in hell with it. The Apostle Paul emphatically teaches us that nothing can separate us from the love of God which is anchored in Christ (Rom. Why? 3:3), and though he is saved, he will experience serious consequences as we shall see in the material below. Here is a contrast between character and destiny. There are five future judgments with regard to mankind: (1) The Judgment Seat of Christ, the Bema. If this continues, it will mean severe discipline in this life followed by forfeiture of rewards in heaven, like chaff which the wind drives away (1 Cor. Let me close with this interesting illustration of the power of the Word. 1 a Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of b evildoers, nor does he walk in the way of sinners, nor sit in the chair of scoffers, 2 but in the a Jehovah's law is his b delight, and in his law c meditate day and night. J. Hampton Keathley III, Th.M. When the main idea of a paragraph is stated, it is most often found in the first (d) By listening to the Word proclaimed, but then ignoring it. The righteous man is also discerning enough to know the counsel of the ungodly can come from ones own self. Delight is the Hebrew word [emailprotected]. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Isaiah 57:20-21 But the wicked are like the tossing sea, which cannot rest, whose waves cast up mire and mud. If you are interested there is a thorough study on this subject entitled, Bibliology: The Doctrine of the Written Word available on the Biblical Studies Foundation web site at www.bible.org in the theology section. 2, Moody Press, Chicago, 1980, p. 766. 2:8-9; Mark 14:24; Luke 22:20; Heb. 54:12, precious, delightful stones, and Mal. That is a law of life. Then there is a~l, which expresses subjective or relative negation with an appeal to the will. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. The verb is h`G> or H`G`H which literally means to moan, growl, utter, speak, muse, think, and plan (cf. 5:9-10). First, he told him, Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching (1 Tim. d. And whatever he does shall prosper: It isnt that the righteous man has a Midas Touch, and everything he does makes him rich and comfortable. Which yields is n`T^n, to give. The verb is the imperfect tense, which stresses continual action, or even that which, given the inherent power of Scripture, is always true as a general rule of life. It states the purpose and sets the direction of the paragraph or passage. The main thing is we must judge prosperity not by physical wealth or even physical health, but primarily by spiritual growth and capacity for life with people and in service to God. b. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. The basis for this judgment is the Lords knowledge. Note how this Psalm drives home its truth by the use of contrasts. 5 The Bible Knowledge Commentary, OT Edition, John F. Walvoord, Roy B. Zuck, editors, Victor Books, electronic media. Unlike English poetry, which emphasizes rhyme and meter, Hebrew poetry relies on other characteristics for its impact like parallelism and figures of speech. Note that in Ephesians 4:14 the apostle is writing to believers regarding the need to grow in Christ lest they become unstable, tossed about by the waves of mans ideas about life. But it could also mean persecution as one takes a stand for righteousness or refuses to compromise or do the things employees are sometimes asked to do that go against the righteous principles of Scripture. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Such believers may act like the wicked in many ways. Prov. For many of them the answer is yes, but their time in church did nothing to build them in the Scripture. He does not just hear it and forget it; he thinks about it. A plant which is planted by streams of water has the capacity to endure (Jer. Applications of this principle for the New Testament believer are multiplied ad infinitum both positionally (Eph. ) Homicide David & # x27 ; s reign from God, in whom i trust application of Word! 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