Sermon
Psalm 1
Cornerstone Church of Ames
Speaker: Mark Vance
May 31, 2026 · 43 min
DiscipleshipGod's SovereigntySpiritual DisciplinesIdentity in ChristPsalms 1:1–6Isaiah 52:14–6Psalms 73:1–28
Summary
Psalm 1 presents two contrasting paths: the blessed life of the righteous person rooted in God's Word versus the temporary existence of the wicked. Jesus Christ alone perfectly embodied this blessed life and was cursed on the cross so that sinners could receive God's blessing through faith in Him.
Highlights
Show me your thinking. Show me what you meditate on. Show me what you fill your mind with, and I'll show you your future. You are what you think.
A true life of flourishing and fruitfulness is not just you getting better, it's you blessing more. The biblical picture of a truly blessed person is not just a better life for you, but a blessing for others.
Jesus, the truly righteous man on the cross, became a curse for us so that truly wicked people could receive his blessing. That's the gospel.