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The Psalms: the titles may. identify the Psalm with a person or group give historical information about the Psalm give musical information liturgical information the kind of Psalm. The Psalms: labels. psalm = song with musical accompaniment Prayer A Praise Psalm 145
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The Psalms: the titles may • identify the Psalm with a person or group • give historical information about the Psalm • give musical information • liturgical information • the kind of Psalm
The Psalms: labels • psalm = song with musical accompaniment • Prayer • A Praise Psalm 145 • A Maschil = an instruction • Michtam – possibly to be memorised • Song of Degrees = going up
Many Psalms mention a person: • David – most frequently • Solomon: 72, 127 • Moses: 90 • Asaph (12 Psalms) • Sons of Korah (11 Psalms) • Musical Director (more than 50) • Heman and Ethan (1 each)
Some terms: • Selah = a pause to think or 'lift up', often connects what went before with what follows • Hallelujah = an invitation to join in the praise
One way to approach a Psalm • Historical setting • Prophetic interpretation • Personal application
Some terms: • Selah = a pause to think or 'lift up', often connects what went before with what follows • Hallelujah = an invitation to join in the praise
Psalm 73 • Surely God is good . . . • But as for me . . . • Till I entered the sanctuary . . .
Psalm 73 • I am always with you • You hold me by my right hand • You guide me with your counsel • You take me into glory
Psalm 24 • ‘The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it ...'
Psalm 23 • 'The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want . . .'
Psalm 73 • God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever
Psalm 86 • You are forgiving and good O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to youY
Psalm 73 • My flesh and my heart may fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.