1 MIKE MAZZALONGO Introduction to the Psalms Approach

1 MIKE MAZZALONGO Introduction to the Psalms

Approach to Study 1. Review History, Authorship etc. 2. Examine technical information concerning Hebrew poetry. 3. Study Psalms from each of the 9 types of Psalms.

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

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

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

Different Writers Jesus confirms inspiration - Matthew 22: 43 He said to them, “Then how does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord, ’ saying, - 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. ”

Different Writers - Acts 1: 16 Peter confirms “Brethren, the Scripture David’s inspiration 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.

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;

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

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

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

Psalm FAQ’s • Short sets of Psalms used for various occasions – Ps. 113 -118 = HALLEL

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

Book of Psalms Divided into Five Books 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Psalms 1 -41 Psalms 42 -72 Psalms 73 -89 Psalms 90 -106 Psalms 107 -150

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 – 900 -400 B. C.

Use of Psalms: • Apologetics 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

Use of Psalms: • Apologetics • Devotion

Use of Psalms: • Apologetics • Devotion • Understanding

Use of Psalms: • Apologetics • Devotion • Understanding • Development