1. Introduction to the Psalms

2. Timeline Reign of Saul: 1050/1030 – 1010 BCE
Reign of David: BCE
Reign of Solomon: BCE
Fall of Judah/exile: 586 BCE
Pre-Exilic/Exilic/Post Exilic

3. Authors David – 73 psalms Asaph – 12 Sons of Korah – 12
Ethan the Ezrahite – 4
Heman the Ezrahite – 1
Solomon – 2
Moses - 1

4. Key Themes Monotheism Creation and Fall Election and Covenant
Covenant Membership
Eschatology

5. Types of Psalms Laments Hymns of Praise Hymns of Thanksgiving
Hymns Celebrating God’s Law
Wisdom Psalms

6. Songs of Confidence
Royal Psalms
Historical Psalms
Prophetic Psalms

7. Structure Book 1: Psalms 1-41 Book 2: Psalms 42-72