lesson 1: introduction to the psalms
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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? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
““Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works!” Talk of all His wondrous works!”
-- Psalm 105:2-- Psalm 105:2
Lesson 1: Introduction to the PsalmsLesson 1: Introduction to 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)
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
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)
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.
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).
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)
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)