Lesson 2 · Psalm 1:1–3
Biblical Meditation: Its Purpose and Blessing
Psalm 1 joins delight in God’s Word with regular meditation and the picture of a well-watered, fruitful tree. Learn why deep roots in Scripture shape a blessed and fruitful life.
Original session title: Go Deeper
Watch the teaching
Part 1 — Go Deeper
Part 2 — Delight, Meditation, and Fruitfulness
Part 2 Handout — Delight, Meditation, and Fruitfulness — View/Download PDF
Required Exercise
Complete Exercise 2 — Spiritual Life. Your written responses remain private; BFF records only that you completed the exercise.
Required Reading
Deepen Your Roots, pp. 21–26 — Psalm 1 — delight in God’s Word, meditation, deep roots, blessing, and fruitfulness.
Use the finalized Deepen Your Roots course book supplied through your private enrollment message / My Progress page.
For Reflection
These questions are ungraded. Your answers are personal and are not submitted to BFF.
- What does Psalm 1 say a blessed person turns away from?
- What does it mean for you personally to delight in God’s Word?
- Which part of the tree picture—being planted, nourished, fruitful, or not withering—speaks most strongly to you?
- What influences presently strengthen or weaken your spiritual roots?
Check Your Understanding
Five questions. A score of 4/5 (80%) passes. Answers and explanations appear after you choose Check Answers.
Lesson Completion
Complete each required item below. Blue checks update from your private course record.