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A Study of Israel’s Hymn Book

A Study of Israel’s Hymn Book. “ David … the sweet psalmist of Israel”. 2 Samuel 23:1. Psalm 1. Title: The Righteous and Wicked Contrasted Author and Date: Unknown. Key Verse: Psalm 1:6 Outline A. The way of the righteous: prospering (verses 1-3).

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A Study of Israel’s Hymn Book

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  1. A Study of Israel’s Hymn Book “ David … the sweet psalmist of Israel” 2 Samuel 23:1

  2. Psalm 1 Title: The Righteous and Wicked Contrasted Author and Date: Unknown. Key Verse: Psalm 1:6 Outline A. The way of the righteous: prospering (verses 1-3). B. The way of the wicked: perishing (verse 4). C. The destiny of both (verses 5-6).

  3. Psalms 1: Two Ways Contrasted

  4. Psalms 1: Two Ways Contrasted Prosperity Righteous Direction Determines Destiny Decision determines direction Wicked Perishing

  5. Psalm 1: Applications for Today 1. True happiness (“blessed”) and delight in life is found in avoiding sin and following God’s law (verses 1-2, Mt. 5:3-12; Jn. 13:17; Rom. 4:8; Jas. 1:12; Rev. 14:13; 22:14). 2. It takes knowledge and discernment to avoid the sinner’s way (verse 1, Heb. 5:14). 3. The righteous are not to have fellowship with the words and ways of the wicked (verse 1, Prov. 1:10; 1 Cor. 5:13; Eph. 5:11; Jas. 4:4; 1 Pet. 4:3-4).

  6. Psalm 1: Applications for Today 4. Sin is often progressive and takes the downward path to ruin (verse 1, Josh. 7:21; 2 Sam. 11:2-4; Jas. 1:14-15). 5. We must do more than just hear or read God’s law. We must “delight” in it and we must “meditate” (ponder, reflect) on it (verse 2, Josh. 1:8; Psa. 119:14-16, 23-24, 27, 47-48, 77-78, 143, 148; Rom. 7:22; 1 Tim. 4:15; 1 Jn. 5:3). 6. The righteous will bear “fruit” and “prosper” according to God’s will (verse 3, Jn. 15:2-4; Gal. 5:22-23; Eph. 5:9; Col. 1:6, 10; Psa. 35:27; 3 Jn. 2).

  7. Psalm 1: Applications for Today 7. The wicked are separated from the righteous through God’s judgment (verses 4-5, Mt. 3:12; 13:43, 49; 25:32, 41, 46; 1 Pet. 3:12; Jude 15). 8. There are only two ways to travel in life: the way of the righteous or the way of the wicked (verse 6, Psa. 146:9; Prov. 15:9; Mt. 7:13-14). 9. The Lord knows those righteous who belong to him and will reward them (verse 6, Jn. 10:14, 27; 2 Tim. 2:19). But, the Lord will ultimately punish the wicked and they will perish (verse 6, 1 Cor. 1:18; 2 Cor. 2:15; 2 Thess. 2:10; 2 Pet. 2:12; 3:6, 9).

  8. Psalm 2 Title: The Reign of Jehovah’s Anointed Author and Date: David (see Acts 4:25) Key Verse: Psalm 2:2 Outline A. The actions of the nations: raging rebellion (verses 1-3). B. The actions of Jehovah: royal ruling (verses 4-6). C. The instructions to the anointed one: sovereign Sonship (verses 7-9). D. The instructions to the nations: submissive service (verses 10-12). B. C. D.

  9. Psalms 2: A Royal Psalm * Liberal scholars apply this “royal psalm” to David only, an earthly king; they do not believe it has any application to Jesus Christ.

  10. Psalms 2: Jehovah’s Anointed

  11. Two Kinds of Messianic Prophecy

  12. Jesus in the Psalms (Luke 24:44)

  13. Jesus in the Psalms (Luke 24:44)

  14. Jesus in the Psalms (Luke 24:44)

  15. Jesus in the Psalms (Luke 24:44)

  16. Psalm 2: Applications for Today 1. The godly “meditate” on God’s law (Psa. 1:2), while the ungodly “meditate” on how they can rebel against God (verse 1). What do you meditate on (Phil. 4:8)? 2. When the world today rages and rebels against Jesus; don’t be discouraged, be bold and turn to the Lord in prayer like the early church did (verses 1-2; Acts 4:23-31). 3. Many people still rage and rebel against God and his Son; they don’t want to be under God’s authority or obey the gospel (verses 1-3; Acts 16:22; 17:5-6; 19:28ff; 2 Thess. 1:8-9).

  17. Psalm 2: Applications for Today 4. The raging and rebelling of mankind against God is futile and brings one to ruin (verses 4-5; Psa. 37:12-13; 59:8ff). 5. Jesus is not just a man, he is the one and only supreme ultimate ruler. Jesus is Jehovah’s anointed, Jehovah’s king, and Jehovah’s son (verses 6-9; Mt. 1:1, 18; 2:2; Mk. 1:1). 6. Jesus’ kingship and his gospel extend over all the earth (verse 8, Phil. 2:9-11; Rev. 17:14).

  18. Psalm 2: Applications for Today 7. True freedom comes by serving the Lord and submitting to him, not be by raging and rebelling against him (verses 10-12; Gal. 5:1, 13; Heb. 12:28-29; 1 Pet. 2:16). 8. Psalm 2 ends the way Psalm 1 begins. All who obey the Lord are truly “blessed” or happy (verse 12, Rev. 22:14).

  19. Psalm 3 Title: A Morning Prayer of Trust in God Author and Date: David Key Verse: Psalm 3:5 Outline A. The plight of the psalmist: the adversary is against me (verse 1-2). B. The peace of the psalmist: the Lord is for me (verse 3-6). C. The petition of the psalmist (verse 7-8).

  20. Music Notations ** The exact meaning of many of these notations is uncertain.

  21. Events in the Life of David

  22. Psalm 3: A Lament

  23. Pray All the Time

  24. Psalm 3: Applications for Today 1. God’s people will have adversaries (verse 1-2; 1 Cor. 16:9; Phil. 1:28; Heb. 10:27). 2. There were “many” adversaries against the psalmist, but he had God on his side. One with God is always a majority (verses 1-2; 1 Jn. 4:4). 3. A tactic of the adversary is to discourage us and cause us to lose faith in God (verse 2, Mt. 27:42-43).

  25. Psalm 3: Applications for Today 4. In reality, it is man, not God, who does not help (verse 2, Psa. 146:3). 5. The righteous should have confidence that God will shield them, sustain them, and save them in time of trouble (verses 3-7; Rom. 8:31-39). 6. When our adversaries get us down, the Lord lifts us up and keeps us going (verse 3; Psa. 9:13).

  26. Psalm 3: Applications for Today 7. Make it a habit to pray all the time; the Lord answers the prayer of the righteous (verse 4; Mt. 7:7; Jas. 5:13; 1 Pet. 3:12; 1 Jn. 5:14). 8. Don’t stay awake worrying, go to sleep; the Lord will take care of it because he never sleeps (verse 5, Psa. 121). 9. When adversaries “rise up” against us, the Lord will “arise” to help us (verse 7, Psa. 7:6).

  27. Psalm 3: Applications for Today 10. Salvation (victory) belongs to the Lord (verse 8, Rev. 7:10; 19:1). 11. Pray for yourself and then pray for others. It is good to ask God to bless others (verses 7-8, Num. 6:23-27).

  28. Psalm 4 Title: A Evening Prayer of Trust in God Author and Date: David Key Verse: Psalm 4:8 Outline A. The petitions of the psalmist: he asked (verse 1). B. The instructions of the psalmist: he believed (verses 2-5). C. The blessings of the psalmist: he received (verses 6-8).

  29. Music Notations ** The exact meaning of many of these notations is uncertain.

  30. Psalm 4: Applications for Today 1. Go to God in prayer in times of distress (verse 1, Phil. 4:4-6; 1 Pet. 5:7) 2. God hears the prayers of the godly (verse 1and 3, Mt. 7:7-12; Jn. 15:16; 1 John 5:14). 3. God is the “God of my righteous” because he is righteous himself and he has a plan to make mankind righteous through faith in Jesus Christ (verse 1, Rom. 3:21-26; 1 Cor. 1:30).

  31. Psalm 4: Applications for Today 4. You seek after what you love, so, what do you love? (verse 2, Mt. 6:19-20). 5. The godly are “set apart” unto the Lord (verse 3; 2 Tim. 2:19; Tit. 2:14). 6. The “sons of men” should turn away from sin and turn to the Lord in trust (verse 4-5; 1 Thess. 1:9-10).

  32. Psalm 4: Applications for Today 7. Offer sacrifices to the Lord with trust (verse 5; Heb. 12:28; 13:15-16; 1 Pet. 4:19). 8. Some people are constant complainers and pessimists, saying: “Who will show us any good”? (verse 6, Phil. 2:14). 9. The godly will experience blessings from the Lord even in times of distress: gladness, peace, and safety (verses 7-8; Rom. 8:35-39; Phil. 4:4-7; 1 Pet. 1:8).

  33. Psalm 4: Applications for Today 10. Pray before going to bed (verse 8, 1 Thess. 5:17-18). 11. How you lie down tonight will depend upon how you live today (verse 8; Prov. 3:21-24).

  34. Psalm 5 Title: Prayer for Judgment Upon the Wicked Author and Date: David Key Verse: Psalm 5:10 Outline A. Hear me: the prayer of the psalmist (verses 1-3). B. Separate me: the righteous God of the psalmist (verse 4-7). C. Lead me: the worship of the psalmist (verse 8). D. Vindicate me: the indignation of the psalmist (verses 9-10). E. Defend me: the joy of the psalmist (verses 11-12).

  35. Music Notations ** The exact meaning of many of these notations is uncertain.

  36. Psalm 5: A Lament

  37. The Imprecatory Psalms

  38. Psalm 5: Applications for Today 1. Go to God in prayer in times of distress (verse 1, Phil. 4:4-6; 1 Pet. 3:12; 5:7). 2. Don’t start your day with sin, pride, selfishness, or scheming. Start the day off right by going to God in prayer in the morning before you do anything else (verse 3, Mk. 1:35). Watch and pray (verse 3, Mt. 26:41; Eph. 6:18; Col. 4:2). Morning prayer is to the day what the rudder is to the ship.

  39. Psalm 5: Applications for Today 3. The Lord abhors the wicked and does not tolerate evil and we must do the same (verses 4-6; Prov. 6:16-19; Mt. 7:23; 25:41; Rom. 12:9). Lies and deceit are sins of the tongue. When people lie about you, continue to trust in God (verse 6 and 9, Eph. 4:25; 1 Pet. 2:1-2). 4. We must come in fear (respect) when we come to worship the Lord (verse 7, Heb. 12:28).

  40. Psalm 5: Applications for Today 5. When we are surrounded by wickedness, keep praying and keep coming to worship (verses 1-3, 7, Heb. 10:24-25). Wicked people are deceitful and God will hold them accountable (verses 9-10, Rom. 3:9-20). 6. Rejoice in the Lord always because the Lord is your protector (verses 11-12, Phil. 4:4-6).

  41. Psalm 1-5: Summary

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