Review on the Book of Psalms

By Michael Hill As christians we are commanded to study Psalms. Ephesian 5:19 Speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs singing and making melody in your heart. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms hymns, and spiritual songs. Singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And James 5:13 tells us is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone of you cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Growing up I was always taught that King David wrote the Book of Psalms. He actually wrote less than half. But he wrote more than any other author. King David wrote 73. They chronicle his fight from King Saul, his triumphs and his his repentance after his fall with Bathsheba. The other authors of The Book of Psalms are Asaph, who wrote 12. He was the musical director during the reign of King David and King Solomon. Solomon is attributed to writing at least 2 palms. The sons of Korah, who were Levites serving in the temple, wrote 12. Moses wrote one Psalm 90, Heman who was known as a singer wrote Psalms 88. Ethan wrote one psalm. Ps. 89, And then there were 48 psalms that are written anonymously. The book of Psalms can be grouped by 1. Ethical. These teach moral principles. 2. Hallelujah. These psalms begin or end with hallelujah, or Praise Jehovah 3. Historical. Psalms which review the history of God's dealings with his people. 4. Judgement. Psalms that invoke judgement on God's enemies. 5. Messianic, which are Psalms that speak on the coming savior. 6. Acrostic, (Psalm 119) are psalms that which have lines in Hebrew with the first letters following a certain pattern. Psalms is often called the christian's hymn book. Many songs take their entire lyrics from the scripture. The book of Psalms has been a source of comfort in time of death. (Psalms 23) The Lord is my shepherd... It has been used as a text for countless funerals, hospital visits, and read in times of sorrow. Psalms 51 is known as the psalm of repentance. Psalm 100 has been and is still today a great call to worship. Psalms is a great resource to make a part of your daily walk because it is a constant reminder of God's mercy, His unconditional love, and His greatness. The book of Psalms should also be a part of corporate worship whether singing songs

based on psalms or responsive reading with the congregation.