Book Five

Question 1

Book 5 include which psalms?

Answer 1

107 - 145

Question 2

The open psalms affirms what?

Answer 2

That God hears the cries of his people and will one day send the future king to defeat evil and bring God’s kingdom.

Question 3

Which psalms in Book 5 make up the Hallel?

Answer 3

113 - 118,

Question 4

Which psalms in Book 5 make up the Songs of Ascents?

Answer 4

120 - 136

Question 5

The Hallel and the Songs of Ascents each conclude with a poem about what? Which psalms are these?

Answer 5

Psalms 118 and 136 each conclude with a poem about the future Messianic Kingdom

Question 6

The Hallel and the Songs of Ascents sustain the hope of God’s people for a future…

Answer 6

Exodus-like act of God for to redeem his people.

Question 7

Right in between The Hallel and the Songs of Ascents is which psalm?

Answer 7

Psalm 119, the longest psalm/chapter in the Bible. An alphabet psalm, exploring the wonder and the gift of the Torah to God’s people. So again, Torah and promised Messiah are the themes that come together in Book.

Question 8

Which psalms in Books 1 and 5 reflect the beauty and blessing of the Torah in a similar manner?

Answer 8

Psalms 19 and 119.