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The first of these “psalms” is Assyrian, discovered by archaeologists in the ancient capital city of Nineveh, a hymn to the Moon-god, Sin. The second is an Egyptian hymn, sung to their sun god, Aton. In form, both of these hymns are strikingly similar to the Psalms of our Bible.
Aug 3, 2018 · The Psalms give us the means to come to prayer in a fresh state of mind. They enable us to see that we're not the first to feel God is silent when we pray, nor are we the first to feel immense anguish and bewilderment while praying.
- The book of Psalms has no (original) title. The Hebrew Bible provides no title to the book of Psalms. Old Testament books in the Hebrew text are sometimes named according to the first words of the book.
- The book of Psalms is a universal favorite. The evidence for this assertion is overwhelming and has been so from the church’s earliest days. Jesus and his apostles cited verses from the Psalms so frequently and with such ease and immediate grasp that they appear to have spent their lives in the Psalter.
- Psalms are poetry, and they must be read as such. Poems are not narrative, and we can’t read the Psalms (profitably) if we read them like we read, say, the books of Samuel or Acts.
- Psalms have a variety of recognizable forms. It has long been recognized that not all the psalms are alike. There are different moods and varying circumstances reflecting every human emotion brought before God.
Mar 26, 2013 · The Psalms are useful for shaping our emotions, and rich devotional fuel for the soul, but how are these ancient Psalms to function in the life of the gathered church in weekend worship?
Aug 20, 2023 · The first book of psalms consists of Psalms 1 to 41, which are mainly Psalms of David. Book 2 consists of Psalms 42-72, including Psalms 44 to 50 which were by the Songs of Korah. Book 3 has Psalms 73-89, which includes the Psalms of Asaph.
- Neil Rees
Two great thrusts flow out of this: (a) the importance and absolute necessity of the Scripture, and (b) the changed character, stability, and fruitfulness it promises to those who make Scripture the core of their lives. Note how this Psalm drives home its truth by the use of contrasts.
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In this eye-opening and insightful Psalm 1 commentary, we dig deep into the first chapter of the longest book of the Bible. Discover the rich meaning of each word of this psalm and learn the powerful spiritual lessons that will change your life forever!
