PSALM 1
Blessing (vv. 1–3). God enjoys blessing your life, but you must be “blessable.” That means having discernment (v.
Blessing involves delight (v. 2). The Word guides your walk and rejoices your heart (
Blessing involves dependence (v. 3). Your spiritual roots go deep into the resources of God’s grace, and you bear fruit because His life is at work in you.
Perishing (4–6). How tragic that anyone is perishing when Jesus offers abundant life! Contrast tree and chaff if you want to see the difference between the godly and the ungodly. The godly receive blessing but the ungodly receive judgment.
The psalm starts with “blessed” and ends with “perish.” The choice is yours.
Psalms and Hymns
Some of our best-loved songs are based on psalms.
TITLE • COMPOSER • PSALM
“A Mighty Fortress” • Luther • Ps. 46
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • Watts • Ps. 90
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” • Baker • Ps. 23
“Joy to the World” • Watts • Ps. 98
“Ivory Palaces” • Barraclough • Ps. 45
“O Worship the King” • Grant • Ps. 104
“All People That on Earth Do Dwell” • Kethe • Ps. 100
“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” • Lyte • Ps. 103
“Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken” • Newton • Ps. 87
“Under His Wings” • Cushing • Ps. 91