The Psalms Gods Songbook of Life The Psalms
The Psalms God’s Songbook of Life!
The Psalms: King David’s “Diary” “Thou tellest my wanderings: put Thou my tears into Thy bottle: are they not in Thy book? ”(Psalm 56: 8)
David, the “Sweet Psalmist” The harp or “Kinnor” (Hebrew) David played was actually not a harp, but a “Lyre” which had 10 strings.
David, the “Sweet Psalmist” 2 Samuel 23: 1 -2 Now these be the last words of David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, The anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, “The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and His Word was in my tongue. ”
Important Facts about Psalms 1. Largest Book in the Bible! (150 chapters) 2. Right in the Center of God’s Word (Psalm 119 – 176 verses) 3. Largest Chapter in Bible *Interesting Note: Psalm 119 saved a man’s life! George Wishart who lived in Scotland in 1600’s 4. Contains Shortest Psalm (Psalm 117 – 2 verses) 5. It is quoted 55 times in the New Testament more than all other Old Testament books. (Notice what Jesus says in Luke 24: 44)
Psalms – “God’s Songbook” The English title “Psalms” is taken from the Greek Septuagint translation of the Bible: “Psalmoi” which means “songs” The original Hebrew title is: “Tehillah” (teh-hil-law’) Which means “Hymns of Praise”
Psalms – “God’s Songbook” “Psalm” in Hebrew is: #2172 “Zimrah” “a musical piece or song to be accompanied by an instrument” Taken from #2167 “Zamar” (translated 36 times as “sing praise”) “to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i. e. play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; to celebrate in song and music”
Psalms – “God’s Songbook” Within the book of Psalms, there are several categories: 1. Acrostic Psalms e. g. , 9– 10, 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 119, 145 (Other Acrostic portions in the Bible are: Lamentations, and Proverbs 31: 10 -31) 2. Royal Psalms a. Yahweh-Kingship Psalms e. g. , 47, 93, 96 -99, b. Coronation Psalms e. g. , 2, 72, 110, c. Other Royal Psalms e. g. , 45, 46, 48, 87, 122
Psalms – “God’s Songbook” Categories of Psalms (continued): 3. Confidence Psalms e. g. , 16, 23, 46, 52, 62 4. Wisdom Psalms e. g. , 1, 19, 37, 111, 112 5. Prayers of Petition Psalms e. g. , 3, 44, 51, 74, 85 6. Songs of Ascents Psalms e. g. , 120 through 134 7. Praising God Psalms e. g. , 113 through 118, 145 “Hallelujah” Psalms – 146 to 150
Psalms – “God’s Songbook” Divided into FIVE smaller books Book 1 Book 2 Book 3 Book 4 Psalms 1 to 41 Psalms 42 to 72 Psalms 73 to 89 Psalms 90 to 106 Book 5 Psalms 107 to 150 Ø The last Psalm for first four books ends with a concluding “doxology”. Ø All of Psalm 150 is a “doxology” for the final “Hallelujah” Psalms.
The Psalms: King David’s “Diary” “Thou tellest my wanderings: put Thou my tears into Thy bottle: are they not in Thy book? ”(Psalm 56: 8)
David, “A Man after God’s Heart” “David” is found 858 times in the Bible!13: 14 1 Samuel “…the Lord hath sought Him a man after His own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain over His people…” Acts 13: 22 “…He raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also He gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after Mine own heart, which shall fulfil all My will. ”
The Psalms: King David’s Diary David’s journeys in Scriptures seen together with Songs God gave him. Scriptures which reveal David’s heart about his songs. 2 Samuel 23: 1 -2 1 Chronicles 25: 7 Psalm 32: 7 Psalm 40: 3 Psalm 42: 8 Psalm 77: 6 Psalm 119: 54
The Psalms: King David’s Diary David’s journeys in Scriptures seen together with Songs God gave him. Stage 1 “The Fugitive” Diary Reference: 1 Sam 16– 31 Stage 2 “Kingdom Success” Diary Reference: 2 Sam 1– 10; 1 Chro 10– 19 Stage 3 “Yielded Life” Diary Reference: 2 Sam 11– 24; 1 Chro 20– 21 Stage 4 “Final Preparation” Diary Reference: 1 Chro 23– 29
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” Ø Psalm 59 1 Sam 16– 31 1 Samuel 19: 11 To the Chief Musician, Altaschith [“do not destroy”], Michtam [“golden psalm”] of David; when Saul sent and they watched the house to kill him. 1. “Because of his (enemy’s) strength …” (9) 2. “In the morning. . . I will sing out loud” ( 3. “My strength and defense” (17)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” Ø Psalm 56 1 Sam 16– 31 1 Samuel 21: 10 -11 To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took 1. “What him in Gath. time I’m afraid” (3) 2. “I’ll praise His Word” (4, 10) 3. “My tears in Thy bottle” (8) 4. “When I cry … this I know” (9) 5. “Thy vows are upon me” (12) 6. “In the light of the living” (13)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” Ø Psalm 34 1 Sam 16– 31 1 Sam 21: 10 – 22: 2 A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour [“Halal”] before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. 1. “Praise at ALL times” (1) 2. “Make my boast in the Lord” (2) 3. “Magnify Lord WITH ME” (3) 4. “This POOR MAN cried” (6) 5. “Let me teach you” (11) 6. “God is near to the broken heart” (18) 7. “Many are the afflictions” (19) 8. “No broken bones” (prophecy) (20)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” Ø Psalm 57 1 Sam 16– 31 1 Sam 22: 1 -2 To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. 1. “God is my Hiding Place” (1) 2. “I will cry – God performs all things” (2) 3. “Be exalted, O God” (5, 11) 4. “My heart is fixed!” (7) See also Psalm 58 1. “God is Rewarder of Righteous (11)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16– 31 Ø Psalm 142 1 Sam 22: 1 -2 Maschil [“Skillful Instructing Psalm”] of David; Prayer when–he the (1 -4) cave. 1. A“Complaint Allwas left in me!” 2. “My Portion & Refuge in Land of Living” ( 3. “Righteous shall compass me about” (7 This literally happened! 400 men gathered to David! Amazingly, in David’s trials he was always concerned about others! Psalm 34 and Psalm
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16– 31 Ø Psalm 142 1 Sam 22: 1 -2 Maschil [“Skillful Instructing Psalm”] of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. See also Psalm 143 1. “My complaint”, “Teach me to do…” See also Psalm 144 1. “Teaches my hands to fight!” (1 -2) 2. “No complaining in our streets!” (14)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” Ø Psalm 63 1 Sam 16– 31 1 Sam 22: 5; 23: 3 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. 1. “Dry and thirsty land – Thirsty for God” 2. “To see Thy power and glory” (2) 3. “My soul followeth hard after thee” (8) “clings to you” (NIV) “está mi alma apegada a Ti” (RV 1960)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16– 31 Ø EVENTS. . . 1 Sam 22: 9– 23 1. Doeg was present when David when Ahimelec the priest gave “shewbread” & Goliath’s swor See 1 Samuel 21: 7 2. Saul has a “pity party” for himself, only Doeg, the Edomite, responds to Saul 3. Saul is enraged that Ahimelech helped David 4. Saul commands his men to kill the priests, but, in fear of God, they refuse to do it! 5. Doeg does it immediately – kills 85 priests! 6. Only Ahimelech’s son, Abiathar, escapes to D 7. David takes the blame and receives Abiathar
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” Ø Psalm 52 1 Sam 16– 31 1 Sam 22: 9 -23 To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, “David is come to the house of Ahimelech. ” 1. “Thou lovest evil more than good” (3) 2. “O thou deceitful tongue” (4) 3. “Righteous shall see, fear, and laugh!” (6 4. “I am a green olive tree in God’s house” (
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16– 31 Ø EVENTS. . . 1 Samuel 23 & 24 1. David fights the Philistines & saves Keilah 2. God tells David that the men of Keilah will deliver him into the hands of Saul 3. David escapes to the Wilderness of Ziph 4. Jonathan strengthens David’s hand in God 5. The Ziphims tell Saul where David is hiding 6. Saul celebrates another “pity party” 7. David’s “heart smites him” after cutting Saul’s skirt while he was sleeping.
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16– 31 Ø EVENTS. . . 1 Samuel 25 1. Abigail’s wisdom delivers David from taking matters into his own hand “And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me: And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand. ” (1 Samuel 25: 32 -33)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16– 31 Ø EVENTS. . . 1 Samuel 26 1. The Ziphims tell Saul where David is hiding 2. Saul continues chasing David with 3, 000 men 3. A “deep sleep from the Lord” had fallen on Sa S 4. David’s “mighty men” tell David to kill Saul 5. “The Lord forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the Lord’s anointed. ”
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” Ø Psalm 54 1 Sam 16– 31 1 Sam 23: 19; 26: 1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? 1. “Hear my prayer, O God, give ear …” (2) 2. “… they have not set God before them” (3 3. “…Lord is with them that uphold my soul” 4. “I will *freely sacrifice unto Thee …” (6) *“freely” = Hebrew = “Nedabah” Translated as: “Freewill”, “Spontaneous”, “Plentiful”
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16– 31 Ø EVENTS. . . 1 Samuel 27 1. David “pretends” to join the Philistines 2. King Achish gives David the city of Ziklag 3. David & mighty men secretly raid other enemy nations in the land of Canaan (He destroys every living thing so none can tell Achish Ø EVENTS. . . 1 Samuel 28 1. Saul secretly consults a witch of Endor 1 Samuel 15: 22 -23; 1 Chronicles 10: 13 -14 “rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft”
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16– 31 Ø EVENTS. . . 1 Samuel 29 – 31 1. The Princes of the Philistines gather together 2. to fight against Israel, but they 3. distrust David and won’t let him go w 2. David returns to his city of Ziklag 3. Ziklag has been burned with fire, and the men wives, children and livestock have been taken 4. David encourages himself in the Lord leads his men into war and “Recovers All”! 5. Saul and Jonathan are killed in a battle with the Philistines § For TWO Reasons – 1 Chronicles 10: 13 -14 (1) Rejected Word (2) Did NOT enquire of God
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 2 Samuel 1– 10 “Kingdom Success” 2 1 Chronicles 10– 19 Ø EVENTS. . . 2 Samuel 1 -4 (1 Chronicles 11: 1 -3) 1. David laments Saul’s death § David kills the “Amalekite” who said that he helped kill King Saul 2. David inquires of the Lord: “Should I go up? ” § “enquire of the Lord” – What David does – 10 x 10 § Psalm 27: 4 – “One thing have I desired. . . ” 3. David is made king of Judah (South) Ishbosheth (Saul’s son) is king of Israel (North 4. “Long War” – House of Saul vs. House of Dav 5. Ishbosheth assassinated / Mephibosheth crip
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 2 Samuel 1– 10 “Kingdom Success” 2 1 Chronicles 10– 19 After Ishbosheth has been assassinated, David is anointed king over all of Israel. . . Ø David’s TRIPLE Anointing 1 st Anointing by Samuel the Prophet 1 Samuel 16: 12 -13 2 nd Anointing in Hebron, only by 2 Samuel the Men of Judah 2: 4 rd 3 Anointing by all Israel 2 Samuel 5: 1 -3; 1 Chronicles 11: 13; 12: 38
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 2 Samuel 1– 10 “Kingdom Success” 2 1 Chronicles 10– 19 Ø EVENTS. . . 2 Sam 5, 1 Chro 11 -12 1. David conquers Jebus – It becomes Jerusale § “The Place I Shall Choose for My Name” Deuteronomy 12: 11, 14, 18, 21, 26; 14: 23 -25; 15: 20 16: 2, 6, 7, 11, 15, 16; 17: 8; 18: 6; 26: 2; 31: 11 § Also. . . Read Psalm 132 How David diligently sought for this “Place”! 2. List of the Might Men that came to serve David § Compare 1 Chronicles 11 -12 to 2 Samuel 23
The Psalms: King David’s Diary 2 Samuel 1– 10 “Kingdom Success” 2 1 Chronicles 10– 19 Stage Ø EVENTS. . . 2 Sam 5 -6, 1 Chro 13 -16 1. David’s first attempt to bring the Ark of Coven UNinto the city of Jerusalem. . SUCCESSFUL!. § At Nachon’s threshingfloor, Uzzah is slain by G for touching the ark with his hand § “How shall the Ark of the Lord come to me? ” § The Ark stays 3 months at house of Obed-Edom -Edo 2. Hiram, King of Tyre, sends to build David a ho 3. David perceives the Lord has confirmed him k over Israel. . . because of His people, Israel. 4. David defeats the Philistines two times – each time David “enquires of the Lord”. . . 5. David builds his house in the “City of David”
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 2 Samuel 1– 10 “Kingdom Success” 2 1 Chronicles 10– 19 Ø Jerusalem § David conquers “Jebus” from the Jebusites § Jerusalem is surrounded by mountains (Psalm 125) Ø City of David § Fortress on southwest side of Jerusalem § Also known as: “Mount Zion” `
View of “Ophel” (“fortified hill”), also known as “Mount Zion”, also known as the “City of David” § Also known as: “Mount Zion”
The Psalms: King David’s Diary 2 Samuel 1– 10 “Kingdom Success” 2 1 Chronicles 10– 19 Stage Ø Psalm 30 1 Samuel 5: 10 -12 A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. 1. “…Thou hast lifted me up…” (1) 2. “Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of His” (4 3. “Weeping may endure for a night…” (5) 4. “Lord, by Thy favor…” (7) 5. “Thou has turned my mourning into dancing for me…” (11) 6. “To the END that my glory may sing praise to Thee…” (12)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 2 Samuel 1– 10 “Kingdom Success” 2 1 Chronicles 10– 19 Ø EVENTS. . . 2 Sam 5 -6, 1 Chro 13 -16 1. David hears that God has blessed Obed-Edom 2. David pitches a tent for Ark in the “City of Dav 3. David brings the Ark of God to Jerusalem with wit this statement: “None ought to carry the Ark of God but the Levi 4. David’s second attempt to bring Ark to Jerusa “The correct way” is successful! 5. David danced before the Lord! – “I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight. . . ”
The Tabernacle of King David “After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up. ” (Amos 9: 11 and Acts 15: 16)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 2 Samuel 1– 10 “Kingdom Success” 2 1 Chronicles 10– 19 Ø Psalm 105 1 Chronicles 16: 1 – “So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before 1 Chronicles 16: 7 God. – “Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the Lord into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. ” “Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon His name, make known his deeds among the people. ” (Psalm 105: 1; 1 Chronicles 16: 8)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 2 Samuel 1– 10 “Kingdom Success” 2 1 Chronicles 10– 19 Ø EVENTS. . . 2 Sam 7, 1 Chron 17 1. King David tells Prophet Nathan his idea: “I dwell in a house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the Lord remaineth under curtains. ” 2. Nathan tells King David: “Do all that is in thine heart; for God is with thee. ” 3. Then the WORD OF THE LORD came to Nat “Go and tell David, My servant: ‘Thou shalt not build Me an house to dwell in. . . ’”
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 2 Samuel 1– 10 “Kingdom Success” 2 1 Chronicles 10– 19 Ø DAVIDIC COVENANT Covenant in Hebrew is “Beriyth”: § “to cut until bleeding occurs” Often meat would be cut during the process of covenant-making. The pieces would be passed between those making covenant. They would declare: “Without blood, no covena § “to fetter” – league, confederacy Psalm 89: 3 – “I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all–generations. Selah. ” Psalm 89: 34 “My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 2 Samuel 1– 10 “Kingdom Success” 2 1 Chronicles 10– 19 Ø DAVIDIC COVENANT (continued) Psalm 89: 34 – “My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, 55: 3 and–my covenant shalland stand fastunto with Isaiah “Incline your ear, come him. ” Me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. ” “Mercy” (as used in these verses) is “Chesed”: § “Covenant Love” – a love that is fully based on covenant made with that person (rather than feelings or circumstances).
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 2 “Kingdom Success” Ø Psalm 59 Ø Psalm 56 1 Sam 1– 10 1 Chro 11– 19 1 Samuel 19: 11 1 Samuel 21: 10 Ø Psalm 34 1 Samuel 21: 10 Ø Psalm 57 1 Samuel 22: 1 Ø Psalm 142 1 Samuel 22: 1 Ø Psalm 63 1 Samuel 22: 5; 23: 3 Ø Psalm 52 1 Samuel 22: 9 -23 Ø Psalm 54 1 Samuel 23: 19; 26: 1
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” Ø Psalm 59 Ø Psalm 56 1 Sam 16– 31 1 Samuel 19: 11 1 Samuel 21: 10 Ø Psalm 34 1 Samuel 21: 10 Ø Psalm 57 1 Samuel 22: 1 Ø Psalm 142 1 Samuel 22: 1 Ø Psalm 63 1 Samuel 22: 5; 23: 3 Ø Psalm 52 1 Samuel 22: 9 -23 Ø Psalm 54 1 Samuel 23: 19; 26: 1
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