This lesson introduces the book of Psalms as God’s inspired collection of poetry designed to shape our hearts and lives. Psalm 1 sets the tone by contrasting the way of the righteous with the way of the wicked. The blessed person avoids the influence of ungodly companions, refusing to walk, stand, or sit in their counsel. Instead, they delight in and meditate on God’s Word, making it their constant source of wisdom and strength. Like a tree planted by streams of water, they grow in stability, fruitfulness, and endurance, even through difficult seasons. In contrast, the wicked are rootless and fleeting, like chaff blown away by the wind, with no foundation to stand in God’s judgment. The psalm calls believers to anchor their lives in Scripture, rejecting empty influences and drawing continually from the living water of God’s truth for lasting joy and spiritual prosperity.
An Original Book of Poetry
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