Book 19 The Book Of Psalms
Who wrote the book of Psalms: The Psalms were written by several different people as follows: David (73), Asaph (12), the sons of Korah (10), Moses (1), Solomon (2), unknown (50), Herman the Ezrahite and Ethan the Ezrahite (1 each).
When was it written: Obviously the writers of the Psalms were not all living at the same time, but their writings were put together in a collection by a psalter. A psalter is one who compiles a collection of songs or poems. The compilation of the Psalms was probably written around 300 B.C.
Why was it written: It is a book of prayer and praise; recognizing God’s holiness, awesomeness, power, and glory.
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To try to put the Psalms in some sort of order of relevance would be both impossible and wrong. The Psalms speak to our hearts and minds depending upon the circumstances we are facing or the situations we are in.
The words that bring special meaning today may not be as comforting or empowering as others next month or next year. So rather than try to tell influence your reading of the Psalms, I am simply going to give you a mini-list of those that encompass a variety of emotions and feelings.
Don’t let this list be the extent of your exposure to the Psalms, though. Read the entire book; circling, underlining, and making notes. Let them sing to your heart, soul, and mind.
“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD and on his law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:1-2
“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon, and the stars, which you have set in place, what is the man that you are mindful of, the son of man that you care for?” Psalm 8:3
Psalm 15: A psalm reminding us of the blessings that come from being a faithful and obedient child of God.
“LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.” Psalm 16:5-6
Psalm 18: A psalm of praise and thanksgiving for God’s protection and love
“Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.” Psalm 62:1
“In the day of my trouble, I will call to you, for you will answer me.” Palm 86:7
“LORD, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” Psalm 90:1-2
“If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O LORD, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared.” Psalm 130:3-4
“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1
Psalm 139: A psalm that reminds us of just how personally interested God is in each detail of our lives. He longs to have a genuine and intimate relationship with each and every one of us.
“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Psalm 143:10
Psalm 145: A psalm to remind us of God’s faithfulness and his desire to be the LORD of our life. It is also a psalm that reminds us of the blessings we receive in having such a relationship with him.