“Blessed is the Man” bible study guide on Psalm 1 explores the contrast between the way of the righteous and the wicked. The participant study guide can be downloaded here.
Q. What actions are not associated with the righteous man (person) in v 1, 2?
- The righteous man does not walk – in the counsel of the wicked.
- He does not stand – in the paths (ways) of the sinners.
- He does not sit – in the seats of mockers.
- He does not participate in the sinful acts of others. It does not mean he does not associate or talk with them.
Q. What was Jesus accused of, in Matthew 9:10, 11 and Matthew 11:19?
- Jesus was accused many times by the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law as a friend of tax collectors and sinners, who spent lot of his time with them. ( also check out The Scribes Questions Jesus’ Authority)
Q. Compare Psalms 1:1-2 with Matthew 9:10,11 and 11:19? how to follow instruction given in Psalms 1:1-2?
- It means that the righteous,
- Must not follow (walk) the counsel of the wicked.
- Must not participate (stand) in the sinful acts of wicked.
- Must not join (sit) with the mockers.
- Even though Jesus spent a lot of time with the sinners and tax collectors, His presence brought light and redemption (salvation) in those dark places and lives.
What is the joy of a righteous man?
- To meditate on the Word of the Lord day and night.
- To learn and obey the word of God. (How to do daily Quiet Time)
Q. What are the characteristics of the tree planted by the rivers (streams) of the water?
- It is alive and gives us food, shelter and is useful in many other ways.
- Its leaves do not wither. (No fall!)
- It gets the nourishment from water. Its roots are planted near source of life, water.
- It bears fruits in an appropriate season. (The fruits are useful for others not for its own.)
Q. How does the example for the of tree relate to the righteous person?
- He is always growing the the Lord, rooted in the firm foundation of the Word of God. (Ephesians 3:17)
- He bears much fruits. (John 15:8 – “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”)
- Galatians 5: 22 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control.”
Q. What are the characteristics of chaff?
- Aimless, Directionless, without purpose. It is of no use.
Q What is the destiny of the wicked described in v. 5-6?
- They will not stand in the judgment of God.
- They will not sit in the assembly of righteous.
- They will be perished.
Application Questions:
- How is your standing in the judgment of God? Have you received Christ and His righteousness?
- Are you firmly rooted in the word of God? (Ephesians 3: 17)
- Do you meditate on the Word of God every day?
- D0 you manifest the fruit of the spirit? (Galatians 5:22)
More Bible Study Lessons:
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- John the Baptist in the Wilderness – Matthew 3:1-12
- Who is the Holy Spirit: Bible Doctrine
- Blessed are the Merciful | Beatitudes Bible Study | 5 of 8
- Christian Discipleship: Definition | Cost of Discipleship
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