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Explore the profound wisdom in Psalms with varying perspectives on life, gratitude, and brokenness, from different authors in 5 books. Discover the richness of the Psalter for a deeper understanding of biblical truth.
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New Life ABF Wisdom: Applying Truth Correctly Learn it, Live it – DO IT! Psalms
150 Psalms • Arranged in 5 Books • 1-41 • 42-72 • 73-89 • 90-106 • 107-150 • Multiple Authors • Types of Psalms • Varying aspects of Life* Just the Facts
150 Psalms • Arranged in 5 Books • Multiple Authors • David (73x) • Moses (Ps 90) • Solomon (Pss 72, 127) • Asaph (Pss 50, 73-83) • Sons of Korah (Pss 40, 44-49, 84, 85, 87) • Heman (Ps 88) • Ethan (Ps 89) • Types of Psalms • Varying aspects of Life* Just the Facts
150 Psalms • Arranged in 5 Books • Multiple Authors • Types of Psalms • Varying aspects of Life* • This is the point • In the types of Wisdom (Proverbial & Contemplative), Psalms are definitely ____________. • Psalm 1 as a stage setter Just the Facts
150 Psalms • Arranged in 5 Books • Multiple Authors • Types of Psalms • Wisdom Psalms – for wise living • Lamentation Psalms – genuine brokenness • Penitential Psalms – brokenness over sin • Kingship Psalms – God is King • Thanksgiving Psalms – Gratitude Toward God • Varying aspects of Life* Just the Facts
150 Psalms • Arranged in 5 Books • Multiple Authors • Types of Psalms • Varying aspects of Life* • This is the point • In the types of Wisdom (Proverbial & Contemplative), Psalms are definitely ____________. • Psalm 1 as a stage setter Just the Facts
Ps. 7:8-9, 69:7-28, 72, 82, 139:19-22 • How do you deal with these? • Context of Israel and the Future Righteousness • Context of Israel/Nations and Future Grace • Context of Christ Imprecatory Psalms – Prayer for Justice/Vengence
Why Study the Psalms (Psalter)? It’s the Bible It’s Doxological It’s Devotional It’s Liturgical It’s Theological It’s Confessional It’s Relational
New Life ABF Wisdom: Applying Truth Correctly Learn it, Live it – DO IT! Psalms