Set Old Testament Book - Psalms
Module 3
Set Old Testament Book - Psalms
Please answer all questions.
1. The Book of Psalms is divided into five books and each of these include an introduction and a doxology. List and comment on these five sections.
2.
a) What do you think is the most important theme of the Psalms?
b) What Psalms do you consider to be Messianic?
c) What proof can you give to support your answer?
3. List the Psalms that were written by David. How many of them fit into the framework of David's life, as it has been recorded in the Bible? List both the Psalms and the experience he was passing through when they were written.
4. Describe the conditions that led to the writing of Psalm 32. What sections can it be divided into, and what lessons has it for the Christian today?
5. Comment on the theme contained in Psalm 115 and state what idols a present day Psalmist would mock in a contemporary Psalm.
6. The following words are used over twenty times in Psalm 119:
a) Commandment(s)
b) Judgement(s)
c) Law
d) Precepts
e) Statutes
f) Testimonies
g) Word
State the meaning of these words in the context of the Psalm.