Author Archives: Jefferson Vann

Psalm 1:5a That’s why the wicked ones will not survive the judgment Those outside of God’s covenant of grace are merely a temporary shell, with no permanent fruit. The judgment is a harvest, and during the harvest, the husks are … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:4b Instead, they are like husks that will be blown away by the wind. When we look out at a corn field, we don’t really see the corn. We see the stalks and husks. The corn which will be … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:4a It isn’t like that with the wicked ones. The well watered tree is contrasted with the used up husk. It does not matter how big the husk gets; it is destined for the fire.   At harvest time— … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:3D and whatever it does will be successful. The psalmist is still using the tree simile here, so we should not get too carried away with ideas about prosperity from this verse. Yes, a person who is regularly watered … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:3c and its leaf does not shrivel This is not describing the falling leaf of Autumn. It is describing a wilting leaf due to drought. If we take our nourishment from God and his word, we will never lack … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:3b It bears it’s seasonal fruit. Life runs in cycles. We cannot expect to have perpetual success in this age. It is not designed for that. This age has its seasons. The person whose life is centered around God … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:3a He is like a tree planted opposite irrigation channels. You can tell the difference between trees planted in the right place and those improperly planted. The water source ensures that the tree can thrive. God’s instructions are our … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:2b and he keeps thinking about the LORD’S instructions daily and nightly. The person who focuses on permanent things does not have room for trivial pursuits. His daily thoughts center on what God says, and he keeps the theme … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:2a But he wants to do what the LORD has instructed It’s not enough to simply avoid the contamination of wrongdoing. The really fortunate person focuses on what God has commanded because God ‘s instructions offer an alternative to … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:1g he does not sit To sit in the critic’s chair is to judge others. Jesus calls us to focus on bettering ourselves, not others. There are many things wrong with people around us, so the temptation to complain … Continue reading →