Psalm Basics
A song sung with musical accompaniment
Psalm
How often does the blessed man meditate on God's word?
Day and night
What does God laugh at?
The foolish rebellion of the nations/kings around him
Who was David escaping?
Absalom
What phrase begins and ends Psalm 8?
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is your name is all the earth.
How many books are the Psalms divided into?
5
What is chaff?
The useless outer husk of grain that is blown away
What does it mean to "break God's cords"?
To reject God's authority and rule
What does David call God in Psalm 3?
His shield
What major question does David ask in Psalm 8?
What is man that you are mindful of him?
Who are three contributors to the Psalms?
David, Asaph, Sons of Torah, Solomon, Moses [ any three]
Who wrote Psalm 1?
David
Where has God set his king?
Zion
Why is David able to sleep?
Because the Lord is protecting him
What does God see when he looks down from heaven in Psalm 14?
That none do good, mankind is corrupt
When were the Psalms written?
Between 1400 and 500 BC
What does it mean to not walk in the counsel of the ungodly?
Not following the advice or lifestyle of sinful people
What does it mean to "Kiss the Son"?
To show submission and obedience to Christ
What does David say about anger in Psalm 4?
Do not sin
What is a fool in Psalm 14?
One who says there is no God.
Four types of Psalms
Praise, Lament, Thanksgiving, Messianic, Wisdom, Imprecatory
What does it mean to not sit in the seat of the scornful?
Not joining those who mock God.
What is the theme of Psalm 2?
God's sovereignty and the reign of the king
Where does true joy come from?
God
What is the theme of Psalm 15?
Who may dwell with God and the character of the righteous.