PSALMS 13:1-21:13
Review: MAJOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF PSALMS:
* Praise psalms. These focus on the person of God and praise Him by describing His nature or His qualities. This type of psalm is illustrated by Psalms 33, 103, and 139.
* Historical/Wisdom psalms. These review God's dealings with His people. Illustrations are Psalms 68, 78, 105, and 106.
* Relational psalms. These psalms explore the personal relationship which exists between God and the believer. They are illustrated by Psalms 8, 16, 20, 23, and 55.
* Imprecatory psalms. These are psalms in which the worshiper calls on God to overthrow the wicked. Among them are Psalms 35, 69, 109, and 137.
* Penitential psalms. In these the psalmist expresses sorrow over his failures and confesses his sins to God. Examples are Psalms 6, 32, 51, 102, 130, and 143.
* Messianic psalms. These psalms refer in some way to Christ, who is to come from David's family line. Many such psalms are indicated by references in the New Testament. Psalms which the New Testament indicates refer to Christ are Psalms 2, 8, 16, 22, 40, 45, 69, 72, 89, 102, 109–110, and 132.
* Liturgical psalms. These are psalms which were used in Israel's worship at specific times of the year or on special occasions. Liturgical psalms may be illustrated by Psalms 30, 92, and Psalms 120–134.
Psalm 13: A Prayer From the Heart (A Relational Psalm)
- Where are you Lord?
- Why are my prayers going unanswered?
- But "I trust. . . "! PTL!
- Where is God when we are struggling?
Psalm 14: When Will We Ever Learn (A Penitential Psalm)
- How can finite man claim there is no God?
- How can a corrupt creation question the Creator?
- There is a day coming when God will restore His creation to its pre sin glory!
Psalms 15: A Righteous Man (A Relational Psalm)
- Who is righteous?
- Who is blameless?
- How can anyone enter God's sanctuary?
Psalm 16: Oh The Joy (A Relational Psalm)
- Is the Psalmist confident in His God?
- Does any good thing come apart from God?
- If God has made us and empowered us for His purposes, why do we struggle with His plan?
- What must we do to be able to walk in the ways of the Lord?
Psalm 17: Hear, O Lord (An Imprecatory Psalm)
- Lord, be my Protector and hide me from the wicked.
- Why do the wicked try to silence the godly?
- What is the reward of those who stand by faith with the Lord?
Psalm 18: Praise the Lord (A Praise Psalm)
- What are the seven adjectives the psalmist used to describe the Lord in verses 1-3?
- Who is ultimately in control and is our Rescuer?
- For what reason does God rescue His own?
- How does God respond to His own?
Psalm 19: The Heavens Declare (A Praise Psalm)
- How can man know that there is a God?
- Why is man without excuse when he rejects God?
- Is there anything in God that lacks perfection?
- Is there anything that is more precious that God?
- Why, then, does man put such value on created things?
Psalm 20: Prayer of Protection (A Relational Psalm)
- Verses 1-5 are a powerful prayer.
- In whom should our trust be placed?
- Can we be confident in the Lord answering our prayers also?
Psalm 21: Praise for God's Victory (A Praise Psalm)
- From whom do the desires of the heart come?
- Praise to God for His wonderful provisions ought to be a part of our daily prayer life.
- If we have seen God work in our lives before, shouldn't we trust Him to control our situations now?
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