Introduction to the Psalms 1 Introduction to the Psalms

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 Translation PSALM – English Translation (IE. Baptizo → Baptize)

The Appeal of the Psalms Heightened sense of worship Boldness in prayer Theological certainty Aesthetic form

The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue. Different Writers - II Samuel 23:2 The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue. David

Different Writers Jesus confirms inspiration - Matthew 22:43 He said to them, “Then how does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord,’ saying, Jesus confirms inspiration - 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.”

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. Peter confirms David’s inspiration

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;

Of the 287 quotes from the Old Testament in the New Testament, 116 of these are from the Psalms

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

There are “Duplicate” Psalms Psalm FAQ’s There are “Duplicate” Psalms Ps. 14 = Ps. 53 Ps. 105:1-15 = I Chron. 16:8-22

Short sets of Psalms used for various occasions Psalm FAQ’s Short sets of Psalms used for various occasions Ps. 113-118 = HALLEL

Some Psalms not included in the Book of Psalms 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

Book of Psalms Divided into Five Books

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.

Apologetics Use of Psalms: 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

Use of Psalms: Apologetics Devotion

Use of Psalms: Apologetics Devotion Understanding

Use of Psalms: Apologetics Devotion Understanding Development