Introduction to the Psalms 1 Approach to Study Review History, Authorship etc. Examine technical information concerning Hebrew poetry. Study Psalms from each of the 9 types of Psalms. TEHILLIM Hebrew for Praises PSALMOI Greek
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Introduction to the Psalms 1<br>
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Approach to Study Review History, Authorship etc.
Examine technical information concerning Hebrew poetry.
Study Psalms from each of the 9 types of Psalms.<br>
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TEHILLIM – Hebrew for Praises
PSALMOI – Greek Translation
PSALM – English Translation
(IE. Baptizo → Baptize)<br>
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The Appeal of the Psalms Heightened sense of worship
Boldness in prayer
Theological certainty
Aesthetic form<br>
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Different Writers - II Samuel 23:2
The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me,
And His word was on my tongue. David<br>
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Different Writers Jesus confirms inspiration - Matthew 22:43
He said to them, “Then how does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord,’ saying, - Luke 24:44
Now He said to them, “These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.”<br>
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Different Writers Peter confirms David’s inspiration - Acts 1:16
“Brethren, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.<br>
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Different Writers Paul teaches that the entire Old Testament was inspired - II Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;<br>
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Of the 287 quotes from the Old Testament in the New Testament, 116 of these are from the Psalms<br>
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Psalm FAQ’s Psalm 72:20 says David’s Psalms are ended but we find others written by him in Psalms 86; 101; 103; 108<br>
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Psalm FAQ’s There are “Duplicate” Psalms
Ps. 14 = Ps. 53
Ps. 105:1-15 = I Chron. 16:8-22<br>
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Psalm FAQ’s Short sets of Psalms used for various occasions
Ps. 113-118 = HALLEL<br>
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Psalm FAQ’s Some Psalms not included in the Book of Psalms
Moses’ song of Deliverance – Ex. 15:1-18
Deborah's song of Praise – Judges 5
David’s Lament over Saul & Jonathan – II Sam. 1:19-27
Hezekiah’s Praise for Deliverance – I Sam. 38:9-20<br>
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Book of Psalms Divided into Five Books Psalms 1-41
Psalms 42-72
Psalms 73-89
Psalms 90-106
Psalms 107-150<br>
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Book of Psalms was written over a period of 1,200 years by several writers: Moses, the earliest – 1,400 B.C. – Psalm 90
David, the greatest – 1,050 B.C. – Psalm 1-41 exclusively, plus thirty assorted.
Solomon – 950 B.C. – 2-3 psalms
Asaph, Sons of Korah, Ethan, Heman and unknown authors – 900-400 B.C.<br>
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Use of Psalms: Apologetics Now He said to them, “These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” - Luke 24:44<br>
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Use of Psalms: Apologetics
Devotion<br>
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Use of Psalms: Apologetics
Devotion
Understanding<br>
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Use of Psalms: Apologetics
Devotion
Understanding
Development<br>
