PSALMS 22:1-29:11
Week ending 07/25/10
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.
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Psalm 22: A Prayer for Deliverance (A Messianic Psalm)
- Does this Psalm refer to more than one event? (A near and a far event)
- Why does Matthew (27:46) reference this verse as coming from Christ on the cross?
- List the many references to Christ that are found in this Psalm.
- Does this Psalm give an indication that walking with the Lord is an "easy" walk?
- What does this Psalm promise to those who walk with the Lord? Application?
Psalm 23: The Lord is my Shepherd (A Praise Psalm)
- What adjectives describe a shepherd in this Psalm and how do those adjectives relate to the leading of the Good Shepherd?
- What promise is found here for "sheep" who trust in and follow their Shepherd?
- Is there application for us in this Psalm?
Psalms 24: Who is He? The King of Glory! (A Messianic Psalm)
- To whom does the earth belong? Why?
- Is it possible to approach the Lord of lords? If so, how? (See Heb. 4:14-16)
- Who is the King of Glory?
Psalm 25: Praise to You O Lord! (A Praise Psalm)
- In whom does the Psalmist place his trust? How about you?
- For what does the Psalmist pray in verses 4-7? Is that your prayer?
- What happens to those who "fear" the Lord?
Psalm 26: Vindicate Me, O Lord (An Relational Psalm)
- What does the psalmist mean when he says that he has led "a blameless life"?
- What actions does the Psalmist list to indicate his devotion to the Lord?
- To be pleasing to the Lord, what type of human company does the Psalmist try to avoid? Application?
Psalm 27: Praise the Lord (A Praise Psalm)
- What does this Psalm teach us about fear?
- David gives us a wonderful example of a prayer of protection in verses 4-6. Is that applicable to us today?
- In what does David place his confidence? Application?
Psalm 28: Lord, Hear My Cry (A Relational Psalm)
- How would you describe David's emotional state in verses 1-5 of this Psalm?
- Do you feel comfortable crying out to the Lord when you are struggling emotionally or spiritually?
- Did the Lord respond to David's cry?
- Application for us?
Psalm 29: God Thunders (A Praise Psalm)
- How In the NIV translation David uses the word "ascribe". What does ascribe mean?
- David, in this Psalm, breaks into song praising and worshipping the Lord. What can we learn from his example?
- Is praise and worship part of your conversation (prayer) with the Lord?
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