Main Idea: The blessed life is found in communion with God, bears fruit in ordinary faithfulness, and culminates in the everlasting peace of Christ’s kingdom.

True Blessing Begins with God - Psalm 128:1

• God is the fountain of every blessing.
  • Psalm 1:1-3
  • James 1:17
  • Jeremiah 2:13
• The fear of the Lord is reverent love that produces joyful obedience.
  • Proverbs 9:10
  • Deuteronomy 10:12, 13
  • Isaiah 6:1-8
• Christ is the truly blessed Man who gives His blessing to sinners.
  • Galatians 3:13
  • 2 Corinthians 5:21
  • Romans 8:1

True Blessing Shapes Ordinary Life - Psalm 128:2-4

• God sanctifies our ordinary work.
  • Genesis 2:15
  • Colossians 3:23, 24
  • 1 Corinthians 10:31
• God blesses covenant homes.
  • Genesis 2:18-25
  • Ephesians 5:25-33
  • Psalm 127:3-5
• God calls us to patient faithfulness.
  • Deuteronomy 6:4-9
  • 1 Corinthians 3:6, 7
  • Philippians 4:11-13
• Every earthly blessing points beyond itself.
  • Matthew 6:33
  • 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
  • Hebrews 13:14

True Blessing Lives for God’s Kingdom - Psalm 128:5, 6

• God’s presence is the source of His people’s blessing.
  • Exodus 33:15, 16
  • Psalm 84:10-12
  • Hebrews 12:22-24
• God’s people live for the flourishing of His Church.
  • Matthew 16:18
  • Acts 2:42-47
  • Ephesians 4:11-16
• God’s promises extend beyond one lifetime.
  • Psalm 78:4-7
  • Hebrews 11:13-16
  • Revelation 21:1-5
• Christ Himself is our peace.
  • Ephesians 2:14-22
  • John 14:27
  • Revelation 22:1-5

So What?

• Stop chasing blessing and seek the Blesser. Fear the Lord, trust in Christ, walk faithfully in the ordinary, and live as a pilgrim until faith becomes sight.
  • Ephesians 1:3-14