BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD
Text: Psalm 112
22 July 2012
(I) BLESSED IS THE MAN
1. General description
“Blessed is the man…”
2. Specific reference
“Blessed is the man who…”
(II) POINTED AND SPECIFIC REFERENCES
1. God-fearing
“Blessed is the man who fears the LORD,
Who delights greatly in His commandments.” Psalm 112:1b
2. Upright
“The generation of the upright will be blessed” Psalm 112:2b
“And his righteousness endures forever” Psalm 112:3b
“He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous” Psalm 112:4b
3. Good
“A good man deals graciously and lends;
He will guide his affairs with discretion.” Psalm 112:5
4. Steadfast
“His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD” Psalm 112:7b
5. Established
“His heart is established…” Psalm 112:8a
(III) POTENTIAL BLESSINGS LISTED
1. Blessings extended to their descendants (Psalm 112:2a)
2. Blessing of material wealth (Psalm 112:3a)
3. Blessing of enduring righteousness (Psalm 112:3b, 6b)
4. Blessing of being fear-free (Psalm 112: 6, 7)
5. Blessing of honour (Psalm 112:9d)