The Book Of PSALMS Flashcards
“Psalms” means…
Book
“Psalm” means…
Chapter
What is the picture of Christ in Psalms?
“Song of Praise”
Who wrote the book of Psalms?
- MOSTLY David
- Moses, Solomon, Asaph, Heman, and Ethan
How many Psalm’s did David write?
72
When was Psalms written?
A one thousand year span from:
Moses(1450 B.C.) – return of the exile(450 B.C.)
Why was Psalms written?
(there are two reasons)
1) Hymns of praise and prayer
2) Prohecies of the Messiah
What parallel does Psalms have?
Psalms holds a parallel to the first five books of Moses, the Pentateuch
The “Prophetic” Psalm refers to the…
Predictions of the Messiah (ch. 22)
The “Precept” Psalm refers to the…
Teach doctrine and divine principles (ch. 1)
The “Prayer” Psalm refers to the…
Communion with God (ch. 86)
The “Pilgrimage” Psalm refers to the…
Songs of degrees, ascending up to Jerusalem (ch. 122)
“Theillim” means..
Praise(s) in Hebrew
“Psalter” means…
Stringed instrument
OR
Little harp
in Greek
“mizmor” means…
String instrument
“Shir” means..
Song
“Maskil” means…
Poem
“Miktam” means…
Epigram
“tephillah” means…
Prayer
“lamnatseah” means…
Chief musician
“Selah” means…
Lift up and be silent
List all of the Messianic Psalms:
Acronym:
Bi Hu De Min Rej Be Cr Res As [Hi Pr Mi] [Se Co] [Mil Rei]
Birth Humiliation Deity Ministry Rejection Betrayal Crucifixion Resurrection Ascension High Priestly Ministry Second Coming Millennial Reign
List the Liturgical terms to know in Psalms:
1) Sabbath: psalm for The Lord’s day
2) Thanksgiving: thanks offering
3) Remembrance: memorial
4) Prayer of Affliction
5) Song of Degrees: Ascension
