In this episode, I give an overview of Psalm 1 and a brief exegesis of its message. I show how it contrasts the righteous and the wicked, as well as their way of living. I also show how, along with Psalm 2, this Psalm serves as an introduction to the Psalter as a whole and sheds light on its interpretation.

Resources Consulted, Cited, or Recommended:

1. William Bellinger, Psalms: Reading And Studying The Book of Praises.

2. Mark Futato, Interpreting the Psalms: An Exegetical Handbook.

3. New International Commentary on the Old Testament, The Book of Psalms

4. Walter Bruggemann, The Message of the Psalms.

5. William Bellinger and Walter Bruggemann, Psalms (New Cambridge Bible Commentary)

6. Marvin Tate and Peter Cragie, Psalms 1-50 (Word Biblical Commentary).

7. David Thompson, Psalms 1-72 (New Beacon Bible Commentary).

8. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible.

9. Daniel Fletcher, Psalms of Christ: The Messiah in Non-Messianic Psalms.

Introduction To The Psalms

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