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Psalm 1

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     Psalm 1 can be considered an introduction to the Book of Psalms, reflecting a theme common to Wisdom literature:  righteous living leads to life and blessings, in contrast to wicked living which leads to destruction and curses.  Verse 2 is a key verse focusing on meditating day and night on God's Word. (NOTE: "the law of the LORD" is "Torah," which can specifically refer to the Pentateuch, but more generally to God's instructions and thus, to what He has revealed in His Word)   To "meditate" is to mutter, contemplate, and ponder, so that God's Word enters our hearts and minds; and is then lived out in our actions.   It is like chewing and digesting, in order to internalize, nourish, and then bear fruit. Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider while meditating upon this psalm: Verse 1:  What does being "Blessed" indicate? What temptations and sins do I need to address in my life?   Of the sins that the

Meditations on the Psalms

 We are embarking on a journey through the Psalms.  As we meditate together on the Psalms, may our reflections on Scripture guide our prayers and turn our eyes upon the LORD.  The psalms are like songs of prayer and praise to God.   In poetic style, the psalms are able to express deep emotions from the heart. The Book of Psalms is comprised of 5 Books (I - Psalm 1-41; II - Psalm 42-72; III - Psalm 73-89; IV - Psalm 90 - 106; V - Psalm 107-150); and parallels have been made to the Pentateuch.  The psalms were written through inspiration of the Holy Spirit by various authors (e.g. David ~73, Asaph 12, Solomon 2, Moses 1, Sons of Korah 11, Anonymous ~40) spanning about 1000 years.

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