Sermon

Psalm 1: The Blessed Life of the Righteous

Psalm 1

January 24, 2009 | Jerram Barrs

Jerram Barrs examines Psalm 1, focusing on the blessings received by those who delight in and meditate on God’s law. Barrs contrasts the prosperous and stable life of the righteous with the unstable and doomed fate of the wicked, emphasizing the importance of a deep, joyful engagement with God’s Word as the foundation for a blessed life.

Jerram Barrs (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary) is the founder and resident scholar of the Francis A. Schaeffer Institute at Covenant Theological Seminary, where he is professor of Christian studies and contemporary culture. He and his wife served on staff with L’Abri Fellowship in England for 18 years. Jerram and his wife, Vicki, have three sons and seven grandchildren.