Psalms Bible Lesson - Name
The Hebrew word means praises or hymns, while the Greek word means psalms. It may well be called the "Hebrew Prayer and Praise Book." The prevailing note is one of praise, though some are sad and plaintive while others are philosophical. Leading Authors: Heman, author of the 88th; Ethan, 89; Moses, 90; Solomon, 72 and 127. The sons of Korah wrote eleven. Examples 42 to 49. Asaph wrote twelve. Examples 73 to 83. David wrote seventy-three.
Psalms Bible Lesson - Dates
Beginning and Ending Dates: In all probability the book of one hundred and fifty psalms, as it now stands, was compiled by Ezra about 450 B.C.
Psalms Bible Lesson - Outline of Content
They are divided into five books, each closing with a benediction, evidently added to mark the end of the book. Outline of content of Psalms is as follows. (1) Hymns of praise, 8, 18, 19, 104, 145, 147, etc. (2) National hymns, 105, 106, 114, etc. (3) Temple hymns or hymns for public worship, 15, 24, 87, etc. (4) Hymns relating to trial and calamity, 9, 22, 55, 56, 109, etc. (5) Messianic Psalms, 2,16, 40, 72, 110, etc. (6) Hymns of general religious character, 89, 90, 91, 121, 127, etc.
Psalms Bible Lesson - Analysis
1. Davidic Psalms. 1-41.
2. Historical Psalms. 42-72.
3. Liturgical or Ritualistic Psalms. 73-89.
4. Other Pre-Captivity Psalms. 90-106.
5. Psalms of the Captivity and Return. 107-150.
The Purposes:
1.They were originally used as songs in the Jewish Temple Worship.
2.For centuries after Christ they formed the only Christian Hymnal.
3.They have comforted and supported the troubled hearts of all believers in all ages.
General Characteristics:
1.They are personal.—Number the first personal pronouns in Psalm 23. Note the frequent occurrence in others.
2.They are the expression of heart experiences.—Note the frequent use of the words heart and soul. These Hebrew poems are largely the diaries of the inner life.
3.They express the intimate relation between God and man.—Note in Psalms 23, 103, 139 how many the phrases which contain pronouns and words referring to both God and man.
Psalms Bible Lesson Questions
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Psalms Questions 1.Explain phrase: "In all the earth."
2.From what word might it be inferred that the author was a king?
3.What three phrases indicate the shepherd life of the author?
4.What historical event may be referred to in verse 2?
5.How many heavens are mentioned?
6.What two expressions indicate the exalted position of man? Psalms Questions
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Psalms Bible Lesson - Questions for Study and/or Discussion in the Lesson
The use of questions in a lesson stimulates active learning. Questions prompt the students to reason things out for themselves which aids knowledge retention. Questions provide a system of 2-Way communication which integrate the lesson teacher into the student group which encourages further participation. Finally questions provide feedback to assess the level of knowledge in the class, the progress that's being made and whether the aims and objectives have been met.
Psalms Bible Lesson - Questions for Study and/or Discussion in the Lesson
The use of questions in a lesson stimulates active learning. Questions prompt the students to reason things out for themselves which aids knowledge retention. Questions provide a system of 2-Way communication which integrate the lesson teacher into the student group which encourages further participation. Finally questions provide feedback to assess the level of knowledge in the class, the progress that's being made and whether the aims and objectives have been met.
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