19. Psalms

  • 19. Psalms (The Choice: Vol.1)

    David (Major Contributor) Category: Endurance in persecution & trust under pressure Could avoid: Abandon trust, seek revenge on enemies.“How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?” (Psalm 13:1)Cross-Refs: 1 Samuel 24:6; Hebrews 10:36. Chose: Cried to God in prayer instead of…

  • 19. Psalms (The Choice: Vol.2)

    The Wicked (General) Category: Failure of righteousness Could endure: Delight in God’s law, walk in His ways.“Blessed is the one… whose delight is in the law of the LORD.” (Psalm 1:1–2)Cross-Refs: Joshua 1:8; Romans 8:6. Chose wrongly: Walked in wickedness, mocked God’s ways.“The wicked… are like chaff that the wind…

  • Psalms (Bible Translation History)

    1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation of Psalms enabled Hellenistic Jews to engage with Israel’s hymns and prayers in their common language. Terms like theos (God) and psalmos (song) shaped early Christian liturgy. Notably, Psalm 22 influenced Christological interpretations…

  • 19. Psalms (Bible Summary)

    The book of Psalms is a collection of songs, prayers, and poems, divided into five books, which express a wide range of emotions, from praise and worship to lament and petition. Below is an outline for the first 150 chapters, summarizing each chapter’s main focus: Psalms Chapter 1 Psalms Chapter…

  • 19. Psalms (Bible Overview)

    (1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Psalms – from the Greek Psalmoi, meaning “songs sung to the accompaniment of a stringed instrument”; the Hebrew title Tehillim means “praises.”• Definition: A collection of 150 inspired poems, prayers, and hymns expressing a wide range of human emotion, spiritual experience, and…

  • 19. Psalms (Prefiguring Jesus) 

    Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of Psalms 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian Application…