Message Notes

(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)