Psalm 1:6
For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 1:6?

2. How does Psalm 1:6 encourage us to trust in God's guidance daily?

3. What does "the LORD guards the path" mean for our life's decisions?

4. How can we discern the "way of the wicked" in today's world?

5. How does Psalm 1:6 connect with Proverbs 3:5-6 about trusting God?

6. In what ways can we ensure our path aligns with God's righteousness?

7. How does Psalm 1:6 define the path of the righteous versus the wicked?

8. What does "the LORD knows the way of the righteous" imply about divine guidance?

9. How does Psalm 1:6 challenge the belief in free will versus predestination?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 1?

11. What defines a psalm?

12. How can Psalm 1's vision of immediate justice be reconciled with biblical accounts like Job, where the righteous suffer while the wicked seem to prosper?

13. What will happen to the righteous and the wicked?

14. Psalm 94:3-4 depicts the wicked flourishing and boasting; how does this align with other biblical claims that God swiftly judges evil?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding that "the LORD guards the path of the righteous" impact your daily decisions and actions?

2. In what ways can you ensure that you are walking on the path of righteousness as described in Psalm 1:6?

3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's guidance and protection in your life. How did it strengthen your faith?

4. How do the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 7:13-14 relate to the message of Psalm 1:6 regarding the paths of life?

5. What practical steps can you take to avoid the path of the wicked and ensure you are aligned with God's will?1. How does Psalms 1 illustrate the difference between the life of the righteous and the wicked?

2. How can meditating on the law of the Lord bring prosperity to one's life?

3. How does the imagery of a tree and chaff help illustrate the concepts of righteousness and wickedness?

4. How does Psalms 1 inform your understanding of divine judgment?

5. How can Psalms 1 guide you in your personal choices?

6. How does this Psalm define the "way of the wicked" and "way of the righteous"?

7. How can the principles in Psalms 1 be applied in your daily life?

8. What practical steps can you take to "delight in the law of the Lord" as mentioned in the Psalm?

9. How does this Psalm challenge your understanding of what it means to lead a righteous life?

10. In the context of modern society, how can we interpret the "assembly of the righteous"?

11. How can we ensure we're more like the tree planted by streams of water and not the chaff driven by the wind?

12. How does the depiction of divine judgment in Psalms 1 impact your perception of God's nature?

13. How does the Psalm reassure you about God's care for the righteous?

14. What aspects of modern life might lead someone away from the path of the righteous, and how can they be countered?

15. How might the blessings of the righteous and the fate of the wicked look in a modern context?

16. How does Psalms 1 resonate with your personal experiences?

17. How can the Psalm's teachings influence your interactions with others?

18. How do you feel after reading this Psalm, and why do you think you feel that way?

19. What role does choice play in the fate of the righteous and the wicked as described in the Psalm?

20. How can the Psalm's teachings guide you in times of moral or ethical dilemmas?

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