1. Introduction to the Psalms1
Introduction to the Psalms

2. Approach to Study Review History, Authorship etc.
Examine technical information concerning Hebrew poetry.
Study Psalms from each of the 9 types of Psalms.

3. TEHILLIM – Hebrew for Praises
PSALMOI – Greek Translation
PSALM – English Translation
(IE. Baptizo → Baptize)

4. The Appeal of the Psalms
Heightened sense of worship
Boldness in prayer
Theological certainty
Aesthetic form

5. The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.
Different Writers
- II Samuel 23:2
The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me,
And His word was on my tongue.
David

6. Different Writers Jesus confirms inspiration - Matthew 22:43
He said to them, “Then how does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord,’ saying,
Jesus confirms inspiration
- Luke 24:44
Now He said to them, “These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.”

7. Different Writers Peter confirms David’s inspiration
- Acts 1:16
“Brethren, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.
Peter confirms David’s inspiration

8. Different Writers
Paul teaches that the entire Old Testament was inspired
- II Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;

9. Of the 287 quotes from the Old Testament in the New Testament, 116 of these are from the Psalms

10. Psalm FAQ’s
Psalm 72:20 says David’s Psalms are ended but we find others written by him in Psalms 86; 101; 103; 108

11. There are “Duplicate” Psalms
Psalm FAQ’s
There are “Duplicate” Psalms
Ps. 14 = Ps. 53
Ps. 105:1-15 = I Chron. 16:8-22

12. Short sets of Psalms used for various occasions
Psalm FAQ’s
Short sets of Psalms used for various occasions
Ps = HALLEL

13. Some Psalms not included in the Book of Psalms
Psalm FAQ’s
Some Psalms not included in the Book of Psalms
Moses’ song of Deliverance – Ex. 15:1-18
Deborah's song of Praise – Judges 5
David’s Lament over Saul & Jonathan – II Sam. 1:19-27
Hezekiah’s Praise for Deliverance – I Sam. 38:9-20

14. Book of Psalms Divided into Five Books

15. Book of Psalms was written over a period of 1,200 years by several writers:
Moses, the earliest – 1,400 B.C. – Psalm 90
David, the greatest – 1,050 B.C. – Psalm 1-41 exclusively, plus thirty assorted.
Solomon – 950 B.C. – 2-3 psalms
Asaph, Sons of Korah, Ethan, Heman and unknown authors – B.C.

16. Apologetics Use of Psalms:
Now He said to them, “These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” - Luke 24:44

17. Use of Psalms:
Apologetics
Devotion

18. Use of Psalms:
Apologetics
Devotion
Understanding

19. Use of Psalms:
Apologetics
Devotion
Understanding
Development