Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Meditation

Nov 1, 2024

41:34

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Discover the rich meaning behind the Hebrew word for "blessed," which encompasses total fulfillment and well-being. Explore how meditation on the law of the Lord can lead to this state, as highlighted in Psalm 1. Learn about the four key aspects of meditation: promise, principle, practice, and puzzle. Delve into how meditation serves as a bridge between prayer and Bible study, enhancing personal growth and deepening your connection with God. Understand the transformative power of faith in Jesus and its ability to guide you through life's challenges.

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Meditation on the law of the Lord leads to total fulfillment and well-being, transforming believers' identities and relationships with God and others.

The practice of meditation requires engagement with scripture on a deeper level, fostering genuine conversations with God and promoting lasting spiritual growth.

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The Significance of Meditation

Meditation is presented as a crucial discipline for Christians striving to grow into the people God designed them to be. Through meditation on the law of the Lord, individuals can experience total fulfillment and well-being, contrasting a solid, stable existence like a tree with the superficiality of chaff. The practice allows believers to engage deeply with scripture, moving beyond mere understanding to embodying the teachings in their lives. This transformative process is essential for nurturing one's identity and cultivating richer relationships, both with God and others.

Intro

3min

Meditation: A Discipline of Grace

17min

Engaging Deeply with Biblical Meditation

2min

The Authority of Scripture and Meditative Practice

18min

The Transformative Power of Faith in Jesus

2min

The word “blessed” in Hebrew is much richer than it is English. It means total fulfillment and well-being. How do we get that?

The answer in Psalm 1 is that blessedness comes to a person who has learned to meditate on the law of the Lord. That’s an enormous promise. So let’s ask ourselves what we can learn about meditation, which is one of the disciplines by which we work grace into every nook and cranny of our lives.

Psalm 1 teaches us four things about meditation: 1) the promise of meditation, 2) the principle of meditation, 3) the practice of meditation, and 4) the puzzle of meditation.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 7, 2002. Series: Psalms: Disciples of Grace. Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6.

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