By the numbers
Psalms were written over a period of how many years?
A. 50
B. 100
C. 500
D. 1,000
A. 50
B. 100
C. 500
D. 1,000
Psalms:
"He maketh me to lie down in ____ pastures..."
Green!
The Book of Psalms is split into 5 books, each of which corresponds with the first five books of the Bible (also known as the Pentateuch):
Book One: Psalms 1-41 (corresponds to ________)
Book Two: Psalm 42-72 (corresponds to Exodus);
Book Three: Psalm 73-89 (corresponds to Leviticus);
Book Four: Psalm 90-106 (corresponds to Numbers);
Book Five: Psalm 107-150 (corresponds to Deuteronomy)
The Book of Psalms is split into 5 books, each of which corresponds with the first five books of the Bible (also known as the Pentateuch):
Book One: Psalms 1-41 (corresponds to Genesis);
Book Two: Psalm 42-72 (corresponds to Exodus);
Book Three: Psalm 73-89 (corresponds to Leviticus);
Book Four: Psalm 90-106 (corresponds to Numbers);
Book Five: Psalm 107-150 (corresponds to Deuteronomy)
Fill in the blank, from Psalms:
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of _______, I will fear no _______: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Fill in the blank, from Psalms:
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
BONUS!
The book of Psalms is the ________ largest book in the bible, with 150 poetic psalms.
A. Second
B. Third
Bonus
A. Second
B. Third
The first is Jeremiah (33,002).
The second is Genesis (32,046).
Psalms has (30,147 words).
Many/most Christians know this Psalm by heart:
"The Lord is My Shepherd..."
What chapter?
Psalm 23
If you missed this, you can still get the points if you explain to the class a mnemonic device for remembering the chapter. Be creative.
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Psalm 117 is the shortest "chapter."
How many verses?
1. 1 verse
2. 2 verses
3. 3 verses
4. 4 verses
1. 1 verse
2. 2 verses
3. 3 verses
4. 4 verses
BONUS!
Sing a line from a hymn.
Thank you.
With the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the twentieth century, copies of the Psalms with the author’s names were included, but 48 of the remaining Psalms are still unknown in authorship;
The human authorship of the Book of Psalms is attributed to King David who wrote at least ______ of the Psalms.
A. 14
B. 75
C. 105
A. 14
B. 75
C. 105
And 73 bear David's name.
BONUS!
The key word in the Psalms is
"zuchinni"
“praise”
"repent"
"admonish"
which appears 211 times;
"zuchinni"
“praise”
"repent"
"admonish"
BONUS!
Oh, yeah! Time to sing. Quickly choose a verse in Psalms and sing it to the class.
After all, most of these verses were intended for a beautiful, musical voice like your own!
Thank you!
The Holy Ghost, through David, said: "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" (Ps. 22:1)
Where else, roughly, is this in scripture?
Matthew records: ‘And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, la ma sabach tha ni? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?’ (Matt. 27:46.)
Jesus Christ used quotes from the Book of Psalms more than from any other part of the Old Testament. *Nearly half of all the direct quotes taken from the OT and quoted in the NT come from the Psalms.
The Book of Psalms is either quoted from or alluded to how many times in the Book of Revelation?
A. More than 20
B. More than 50
C. More than 100
A. More than 20
B. More than 50
C. More than 100
It's referenced 103 times in the Book of Revelation alone.
BONUS!
In addition to David, there are several other authors (at least 6) who’ve contributed to the Book of Psalms.
Name one.
Moses (Psalm 90),
King Solomon (Psalm 72 and 127),
Asaph (12 Psalms),
The “sons of Korah” (Levit Priests) (11 Psalms)
Ethan the Ezrahite (Psalm 89);
BONUS!
Many, if not most, Psalms were intended to be sung, not just read.
Quickly choose a verse, and sing it for the class!
Psalm 66:16 says “declare what [the Lord] hath done for [your] soul."
What would you declare the Lord hath done for your soul?
Thank you!
BONUS!
How many times is the book of Psalms quoted or referenced in the Four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John)?
A. 49
B. 109
C. 149
A. 49
B. 109
C. 149
It's referenced 149 times in the four Gospel accounts! WOAH!
The Book of Psalms is sometimes called
“Tehillim”
"Mekarer"
"Akavish"
which means “Book of Praises”
“Tehillim” = book of praises
"Mekarer" = refrigerator
"Akavish" = spider
In what Psalms chapter does David plead "create in me a clean heart"?
51 (We just read it, Silly Billy.)
BONUS!
What is a song, or artist, who quotes or references Psalms.
"Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio
"Writing's on the Wall" by Sam Smith
"Hallelujah" by Leanard Cohen
"Well I heard there was a secret chord that David played and it pleased the Lord..."
"Turn, turn, Turn" by The Byrds (THE WHOLE SONG)
"By the Rivers of Babylon"by Boney M
"By the Grace of God" by Katy Perry