INTRODUCTION

Psalms meaning Hebrew - Praise, a song sung to the accompaniment of a plucked instrument A collection of 150 Hebrew poem used by choirs as the temple hymnbook.

It is a compilation of numerous writers, David, Asaph, sons of Korah, Moses and Solomon as well as some anonymous.

It was written between the time of Moses about 1440 B.C. and the Babylonian captivity around 586 B.C. Jesus quoted from the Psalms (Matt. 22:43; Lk. 24:44) besides Peter (Acts 1:16)

There are five sections. Each of it bears a topical likeness to a book of the Pentateuch. It closes with a doxology of praise, "God of Israel be blessed forever and ever. Amen".

Book 1: Psalms 1-41 The first book is like . Mankind in view. His state of blessedness, fall and recovery. It focuses perfect man and turned rebellious facing rejection (Psalms 1-8). Prophetic message to the Antichrist conflict (Psalms 9-15) and Christ in the midst of His people sanctifying them to God (Psalms 16-41).

Book 2: Psalms 42-72 Like Exodus (Redemption) describes ruin, and rescue by God. Israels ruin (Psalms 42-49). Israel]s Redeemer (Psalms 50-60) and Israels redemption (Psalms 62-72)

Book 3: Psalms 73-89 Like Leviticus (Worship) covers God's tabernacle. Asaph psalms (Psalms 73-83). Looking to the future (Psalms 84-89) The Assyrian crisis. Reflect on the promise of a coming Messianic Kingdom in light of Israel exit.

Book 4: Psalms 90-106 Like (Wandering) concerns their peril and protection of pilgrims. Kingdom songs in celebrating the Messiahs reign (Psalms 94-100)

Book 5: Psalms 107-150 Like Deuteronomy (Word of God) consists of praise for God and His Word. Hallel and Songs of Ascents (Psalms 113-118) A short sets of Psalms for various occasions, festival of Passover, new moon. Where Jesus sang [Psalm 119 - Hebrew alphabet about Torah] At end: five poems of praise or the Hallelujah psalms (Psalms 146-150)

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