Lesson 1 – SS 101 – Mini-Segment 1

SS-101

Session 1

Mini-Segment 1

Instructions: This section includes Session 1, the mini-segment of this lecture.

  1. Read Psalms 1:1-3 and the overview below.
  2. Watch the 5-minute segment of this lecture.
  3. Then assess your understanding of the principles by completing the research activities provided below.

Overview

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. (Ps. 1:3)

One of the things that has hampered many new believers is the fact that they have no idea of what is expected of them. They are aware that they are expected to be good, but they have no indication of what it looks like.

When we were made by our Creator He said that we were made in His image and in His likeness. In this Psalm, the imagery of the new believer is clear and timeless. Everyone can picture the beauty of a well-nourished tree, and no one has ever been critical of a reliable fruit-bearing tree. This image is what God sees the new believer to be like.

While the author of Psalm 1 is unknown and cannot be assuredly attributed to David, the Psalmist who wrote this segment of this collection of praises and prayers that we see in Psalms would have lived in a time period that reflected the phase and conditions of the redemption plan that defined David's lifestyle. Therefore, Psalms 1 still captures the wisdom needed for the righteous person as David would have understood it. Additionally, Psalms 2 that follows it introduces the reader to the Davidic covenant, which heralds the reign of the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ, and the power of His Kingdom (Baylis, 2013).

Key Points of Psalm 1:

  • Verses one and two show where we were and where we moved to. Many believers do not see themselves as being righteous in the eyes of God, and many do not recognize the components that are deeply imbedded into their very being.
  • The rulership of the Holy Spirit and the daily guidance by the Word are key factors.
  • “And whatsoever, he doeth shall prosper.” This confidence that God has in us is foreign to many believers, and this should be implanted into the heart as early as possible.

SS-101 Mini-Segment Quiz 1

Test your understanding of the principles and concepts in this teaching by taking a quiz. [5 questions]

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Which one of the five life questions refers to the concept of identity? Click an option below.

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According to 1 Cor. 1:30, Jesus Christ has become for us wisdom–that is, our righteousness, holiness and ______________. Click an answer below to finish this statement.

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Which one of these items represent the imagery used by the author of Psalm 1 to describe the profile of the righteous person in Psalms 1:3? Choose an item below.

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Step 1 focuses on "The ________________ & Power of the Righteous Person." Click an answer below to finish this statement.

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In discussing what new believers receive as a part of salvation, Pas. Henry confirms that righteousness is a gift--not something that humans could have done for themselves. Therefore, when anyone boasts about being righteous, they have to boast in what the Lord has done. Which Scripture does Pas. Henry use to provide evidence for this attitude of acknowledging that the Lord is responsible for granting the opportunity to be righteous?

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