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Introduction Flashcards

Psalms 1 and 2

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What is the Book of Psalms?

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A collection of 150 ancient Hebrew poems, songs, and prayers.

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How many poems are in the Book of Psalms?

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150

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From which historical periods do the poems in Psalms originate?

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All different periods in Israel’s history.

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How many poems in Psalms are connected with King David?

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73

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What was King David known for?

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Being a poet and a harp player.

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Are all the poems in Psalms written by King David?

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No, there are many different authors.

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Name some of the other authors of Psalms.

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Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, and other worship leaders in the temple.

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What portion of the Psalms are anonymous?

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Nearly one-third.

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What were many of the poems in the Book of Psalms used for?

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They were used by the choirs that sang in Israel’s temple.

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Is the Book of Psalms a hymn book?

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No

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When were the ancient poems in the Book of Psalms gathered and arranged?

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They were gathered and arranged after Israel’s exile to Babylon.

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How were the poems in the Book of Psalms arranged?

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They were intentionally arranged into the Book of Psalms.

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What is unique about the design and message of the Book of Psalms?

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The unique design and message can only be noticed when reading it from beginning to end.

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Where does the Book of Psalms conclude?

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The Book of Psalms concludes with five poems of praise to the God of Israel.

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What word begins and ends each of the last five poems in Psalms?

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The word “hallelujah,” which is Hebrew for a command to praise “Yah,” short for Yahweh.

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What is the significance of the five-part arrangement at the end of Psalms?

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It suggests a conclusion to the book

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How is the Book of Psalms divided?

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The Book of Psalms is divided into five large sections.

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What headings do Bible translators use to divide the sections of Psalms?

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The headings are “book one,” “book two,” “book three,” “book four,” and “book five.”

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What is a common feature of the final poem in each section of Psalms?,

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Each final poem ends with a phrase like, “May the LORD, the God of Israel, be blessed forever and ever, amen and amen.”

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What does the structure of Psalms suggest about its design?

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The structure suggests intentional design, marked by editorial additions at key points.

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What are the two Psalms that serve as an introduction to the Book of Psalms?

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Psalms 1 and 2.

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Why do Psalms 1 and 2 stand outside of Book One?

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Most poems in Book One are linked to David, but Psalms 1 and 2 are anonymous.

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What does Psalm 1 celebrate?

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How blessed the person is who meditates on the Torah, prayerfully reading it day and night and obeying it.

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What does the word “Torah” mean?

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It means “teaching” and specifically refers to the five books of Moses that begin the Old Testament.

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How is the Book of Psalms described in relation to the Torah?

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It is offered as a new Torah that teaches God’s people the lifelong practice of prayer as they strive to obey God’s commands.

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What is Psalm 2 a poetic reflection on?

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God’s promise to King David from 2nd Samuel chapter 7 about a future Messianic King who will establish God’s kingdom.

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What themes are introduced in Psalms 1 and 2?

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Faithfulness to the commands of the Torah and hope for the future Messianic Kingdom.

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How does Psalm 2 conclude?

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By saying all who take refuge in the Messianic King will be blessed.

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How are Psalms 1 and 2 connected thematically?

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Both use the word “blessed” to frame their messages and introduce the themes of the Book of Psalms.

30
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What is the Book of Psalms designed to be for God’s people?

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The prayer book for God’s people as they strive to be faithful to the Torah and await the Messianic Kingdom.

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What do the two main themes of Psalms 1 and 2 help to structure?

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The design of the smaller books within the Book of Psalms.

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