Book 1

Question 1

Which Psalms form a central collection in Book One of the Book of Psalms?

Answer 1

Psalms 15 through 24.

Question 2

What themes open and close the central collection in Book One (Psalms 15-24)?

Answer 2

A call to covenant faithfulness.

Question 3

What is depicted in Psalms 16 to 18?

Answer 3

David as a model of covenant faithfulness, calling out to God for deliverance and being elevated as King.

Question 4

What is depicted in Psalms 20 to 23?

Answer 4

David becomes an image of the future Messianic King who will call out to God, be delivered, and receive a kingdom over the nations.

Question 5

What is Psalm 19 dedicated to?

Answer 5

Praising God for the Torah.

Question 6

How are the themes from Psalms 1 and 2 reflected in this central collection?

Answer 6

They are tightly bound together, combining covenant faithfulness (Psalm 1) and hope in the Messianic King (Psalm 2).