Session 211: Psalms Part 1 “Talking To God.”

The Psalms are the writers sharing with God the whole gamut of human emotions, from fear, frustration, spiritual dryness, sorrow, joy, repentance, thankfulness, etc. As such, they are personal, and are to be EXPERIENCED, rather than TAUGHT.  As you read through the 150 Psalms, you will find some that speak to you more than others at a point in time, depending on your experience AT THE TIME. 

Of the 150 Psalms:
63 “Complaint” psalms vs. 32 “Praise” psalms. (Human nature!)

72 psalms attributed to David
-Ps 59-1Sam 19:11
-Ps142-1Sam 22
-Ps 63-1Sam 24
-Ps 51-2Sam 11+12
-Many, many others

“Hallel” Psalms 111-117 (Sung at Passover.)

“Ascent” Psalms 120-134 (“Travelling music” sung while travelling to Jerusalem for the 3 Annual Feasts.)

Approximately 130 quotes from Psalms in New Testament.

Jesus quoted more from Psalms and Isaiah than any other Old Testament books.  (Some examples in Part 2.)

Consider writing your own thoughts to God, in a daily diary.