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Lesson 1: Introduction to the Psalms

Studies in the Book of Psalms. “Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works!” -- Psalm 105:2. Lesson 1: Introduction to the Psalms. The Psalms. Why Study the Psalms?

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Lesson 1: Introduction to the Psalms

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  1. Studies in the Book of Psalms “Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works!” -- Psalm 105:2 Lesson 1: Introduction to the Psalms

  2. The Psalms Why Study the Psalms? • The Psalms are inspired Scripture, written for our learning (Romans 15:4; 1 Corinthians 10:11; 2 Timothy 3:14-17) • They help us understand the New Testament • There are about 100 quotations from the Psalms in the N.T. (Luke 24:44; Acts 2:25-35) • We are commanded to utilize the Psalms (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; James 5:13)

  3. The Psalms The Aims of this Study • To become familiar with Old Testament Poetry • To develop an appreciation and knowledge of the Psalms • To gain a clearer picture of God’s character • To learn more about Christ in prophecy • To consider examples of fulfilled prophecies

  4. The Psalms Characteristics of Hebrew Poetry • Synonymous parallelism (Psalm 24:2; 15:1) • Antithetical parallelism (Psalm 1:6) • Synthetic parallelism (Psalm 119:11; 1:3) • Progressive parallelism (Psalm 1:1; 29:1) • Introverted parallelism (Psalm 91:14)

  5. The Psalms Characteristics of Hebrew Poetry • Rhymes of thoughts rather than of words. • Lack of poetic rhythm • The use of figurative expressions. (Psalm 18:31; 42:1-3) • Must not be treated literally.

  6. The Psalms The Origin and Meaning of the word “PSALM” • Originally meant to “pluck” the strings of an instrument, such as a harp or lyre. • Later, it came to refer to the lyric poem sung to the accompaniment of harp or lyre. • In the New Testament, we are told to sing psalms to the accompaniment of the heart. (Ephesians 5:19).

  7. The Psalms Authors of the Psalms • David (73) • Asaph (12) • The Sons of Korah (12) • Solomon (2) cf. 1 Kings 4:29-32 • Moses (1) • Heman (1) • Ethan (1) • Anonymous (48)

  8. Types and Styles of Psalms Alphabetic/Acrostic Ethical (Psalm 15) Hallelujah (Psalm 103) Historical (Psalm 106) Imprecatory (Psalm 69) Messianic (Psalms 2 & 110) Penitential (Psalm 51) Songs of Ascent (Psalm 120-134) Suffering (Psalm 102) Thanksgiving (Psalm 100) Didactic (Psalm 1) Liturgical (Psalm 136) Meditation (Psalm 119) Praise (Psalm 148) Prayer (Psalm 51) The Psalms

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