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1. PSALMS
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2. PSALMS
What is a psalm?
A psalm is a song or poem used in worship. The
word psalm comes from the Greek word psallein, which
means “to pluck.” That word gave rise to psalmos, which
means “a song sung to harp music.” (The strings on a harp
are plucked, at least some of the time.)
The Book of Psalms is a collection of prayers, poems,
and hymns that focus the worshiper’s thoughts on God
in praise and adoration. Parts of this book were used as a
hymnal in the worship services of ancient Israel. The
musical heritage of the psalms is demonstrated by its
title. It comes from a Greek word which means "a song
sung to the accompaniment of a musical instrument.".
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3. PSALMS
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The book of Psalms is the longest book of the Bible, with
150 “chapters”—more properly called “psalms” or “songs.”
Psalms is divided into five books:
Book 1: Psalms 1—41
Book 2: Psalms 42—72
Book 3: Psalms 73—89
Book 4: Psalms 90—106
Book 5: Psalms 107—150

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AUTHORSOFTHE PSALMS:
• David – 75 psalms
• Asaph – 12 psalms
• Sons of Korah – 11 psalms
• Solomon – 2 psalms
• Heman – 1 psalms
• Moses – 1 psalms
• Ethan – 1 psalms
• Anonymous – 48 psalms

5. PSALMS
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Categories of psalm:
• Hymns
• Lament /
Complaint
• Royal Psalms
• Thanksgiving
Psalms
• Wisdom Psalms

6. PSALMS
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Categories of psalm:
(a.) Hymn
- Songs of praise
EXAMPLE:
-Psalm 33
-Psalm 100

7. PSALMS
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Categories of psalm:
(b.) Laments
- Cries for help
o complaint
o petition
o assurance
EXAMPLE:
-Psalm 6
-Psalm 23
-Psalm 51

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Categories of psalm:
(c.) Thanksgivings
- ThankingGod for
specific deliverance
EXAMPLE:
-Psalm 30

9. PSALMS
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Categories of psalm:
(d.) Royal psalms
- Accompany ceremonies involving
king,
0 coronation
o wedding, etc.
EXAMPLE:
-Psalm 20 (prayer for a king’s victory)
- Psalm 72

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Categories of psalm:
(e.) Wisdom psalms
- “ teaching Psalms” employs wisdom themes,
advice to pursue virtue and avoid wickedness.
EXAMPLE:
-Psalm 1
- Psalm 37

11. END.
“Music is a biblical way of expressing
our worship of the Lord. Spiritual
music gives voice to our joy and
adoration unlike anything else.
Whether a psalm or a hymn or a
spiritual song, the purpose of music is
to glorifyGod, and He wants us to use
this gift as a means of worshiping
Him.”