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Review Questions For The Introduction to the Psalms
1) According to Ro 15:4, why was the Old Testament written?
- For our learning
- That through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures we might have hope
2) According to 1Co 10:11, why were the events in Old Testament times recorded?
- For our admonition
3) As Paul reminded Timothy, of what value were the Scriptures (Old Testament) he had learned as a child? (cf. 2Ti 3:14-15)
- They were able to make him wise regarding the salvation through faith in Christ Jesus
4) What is Scripture profitable for, including the Old Testament? (cf. 2Ti 3:16-17)
- Doctrine
- Reproof
- Correction
- Instruction in righteousness
- To make the man of God complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work
5) What three Scriptures teach Christians to utilize the Psalms?
- Ep 5:19; Col 3:16; Jm 5:13
6) What are the Psalms capable of serving for the Christian?
- As the Christian's "hymnal"
- As the Christian's "prayer book"
- As the Christian's "book of evidence"
- As the Christian's "training guide" for living holy and righteous lives
7) What will be the aim of this study in the Psalms?
- To become more familiar with Old Testament poetry
- To develop an appreciation and working knowledge of the Psalms
- To glean a clearer picture of God's character
- To learn more of the Christ in prophecy
- To consider examples of fulfilled prophecies
8) What three characteristics of Hebrew poetry were pointed out in this introduction?
- The use of "thought rhyme"
- The lack of poetic rhythm
- The use of figurative expression
9) List the five different types of "parallelism" described in this study.
- Synonymous
- Antithetical
- Synthetic
- Progressive
- Introverted
10) What was the original meaning of the word "psalm"?
- To pluck
11) In New Testament worship, what is the instrument upon which melody is to be played? (cf. Ep 5:19)
- The heart
12) Who wrote some of the earliest Psalms?
- Moses
13) When did the writing of Psalms reach its peak?
- During the time of David
14) List some of the authors who penned the Psalms in our Bible.
- David (73), Asaph (12), the sons of Korah (12), Solomon (2), Moses (1), Heman (1), Ethan (1), anonymous (48)
15) List different "groups" into which the Psalms can be placed.
- Alphabetic (Acrostic), Ethical, Hallelujah, Historical, Imprecatory, Messianic, Penitential, Songs of Ascent (Degrees), Suffering, Thanksgiving
16) List the different "styles" of the Psalms.
- Didactic, Liturgical, Meditation, Praise and Devotion, Prayer and Petition
17) What are the 3 “rhythms of life depicted in the Psalms as describe by Walter Brueggemann?
18) List examples of Orientation?
- Creation – in which we consider the world and our place in it
- Torah – in which we consider the importance of God’s revealed will
- Wisdom – in which we consider the importance of living well
- Narrative – in which we consider our past and its influence on our present
- Psalms of Trust – in which we express our trust in God’s care and goodness
19) List example of Disorientation.
- Lament – in which we/I express anger, frustration, confusion about the experience of God’s absence (both communal and individual laments)
- Penitential – in which we/I express regret and sorrow over wrongs we have done (both communal and individual penitential psalms)
20) List examples of Reorientation and New Orientation?
- Thanksgiving – in which we thank God for what God has done for us/me (both communal and individual thanksgiving psalms)
- Hymns of Praise – in which we praise God for who God is
- Zion Psalms – in which we praise God for our home
- Royal Psalms – in which we consider the role of political leadership
- Covenant Renewal – in which we renew our relationship with God
