Podcast Introduction

Today is Psalms Wednesday and we’ll read chapters 1 and 2. Before I read the chapters, I’ll give you brief introduction to the book of Psalms, and after the reading, I’ll share  some of my thoughts. 

I’m calling today’s show “How To Be Blessed”

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Comments on Psalms 1-2

The first chapter of Psalms is really a great place to start reading the Bible. I read from the King James because it sounds so beautiful, but let’s break it down a little in the New Living Translation: “1Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.”

As we get into the Word of God together, beloved, as it becomes part of our daily lives, we *will* learn to find joy (or delight) in it. We will be instructed by it, we will be challenged by it, we will see ourselves in it, and we will learn more about who God is. Really, the Bible is a love letter to us. You see, Christianity is more than just a religion. It is a relationship with the One who created all that is. And how is a relationship built? By spending time together. We’ll be spending time with God by reading His Word. 

As an extra bonus, you and I will be spending time together. On the show, I’ll be sharing what’s happening in my life, and I hope you will do the same, by way of email comments and prayer requests.

Quickly, chapter two shows the futility of the world system thinking that they can ignore or scoff at God. It gives a warning to those who do that, and it gives a promise of joy to those who take refuge in Him. This is a theme that we will see all the way through the Bible. 

And as we look at the political landscape in the world today, it could be very easy to be discouraged. It seems as if everything is falling apart, doesn’t it. So how do we cope with all of this? 

We put our faith in the King of kings and the Lord of lords. If you’ve never read the Bible before, I have a spoiler for you. God wins. As a matter of fact, God has already won! He is on the throne, and nothing that is happening in the world today is a surprise to Him. 

Stick with me over the next weeks and months, and we will talk much more about how God is active in the world around us. He is not a God who created the universe and then walked away. He cares very deeply about you, and about me. He loves you. He wants to spend eternity with you, and He paid an enormous price to make that possible. He sent His son, Jesus, to live a perfect, sinless life so that He could take my sins and yours upon Himself. And He was sacrificed on a cross. He died, but was raised back to life three days later, proving that He truly was God and able to forgive our sins. And He offers that forgiveness if we will only believe, and follow Him. It’s a free gift for us, but it cost Him His life.

Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 1-2 KJV

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