Wisdom: Applying Truth Correctly Learn it, Live it – DO IT! Psalms

Just the Facts 150 Psalms Arranged in 5 Books ◦1-41 ◦42-72 ◦73-89 ◦ ◦ 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

Imprecatory Psalms – Prayer for Justice/Vengence 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

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

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Wisdom: Applying Truth Correctly Learn it, Live it – DO IT! Psalms