The Blessed Man of Psalms


  1. Psalm 1:1
    1. Does not WALK in the counsel of the UNGODLY
    2. Does not STAND in the way of SINNERS
    3. Does not SIT in the seat of the SCORNFUL
    4. DELIGHTS in the LAW of the Lord
    5. MEDITATES on God's word day and night


  2. Psalm 32:1-2
    1. Has his transgressions FORGIVEN
    2. Has his sins COVERED
    3. Does not have his iniquity CHARGED to his account
    4. Has no GUILE in his spirit
      1. 1 Peter 2:22 - Jesus had no guile in his MOUTH b/c His HEART was pure.
      2. 1 Peter 3:10
      3. Matthew 15:18-20


  3. TRUSTS in the Lord - Psalm 34:8; 84:12
    1. In order for trust to exist, there must be a RELATIONSHIP
    2. Abraham - Romans 4:20-21; Hebrews 11:17-19


  4. Is CHOSEN by God - Psalm 65:4
    1. NOT specifically predestined to salvation or damnation
    2. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15
    3. 1 Peter 1:2
    4. 1 Peter 2:1-5, 10-11
    5. Ephesians 1:4 we are chosen by God in CHRIST


  5. Psalm 84:5
    1. Has his STRENGTH in the Lord
    2. Has his heart set on PILGRIMAGE
      1. Hebrews 11:13-16
      2. 1 Peter 2:11


  6. Is INSTRUCTED and TAUGHT out of God's law - Psalm 94:12
    1. John 6:45 whosoever hath HEARD & LEARNED
    2. Romans 10:17 FAITH comes by HEARING God's Word


  7. Psalm 112:1
    1. FEARS the Lord (cf. Phil 2:12-13)
    2. Delights in God's COMMANDS (cf. John 14:15, 21, 23)
    3. Romans 7:22 I must delight in God's law after the INWARD man