In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He [Jesus Christ -Yeshua]
was in the beginning with God.
PSALMS
The Book of Psalms is a book of poetry expressed in praise and
worship. It is the second of the five books of
poetry and wisdom. Psalms
comes from the Greek word Psalmoi, plural for Psalmos. In the broad
definition, it means pious songs played with musical instruments. It
comprises a collection of 150 palms written mostly by David, Asaph and
the Sons of Korah. Many are anonymous and one was written by Moses. The
collection is a compilation from the time of Moses to the return of the
exiles from captivity in Babylonia, which spanned a period of approximately
1,000 years from c. 1400-400 BC. The Book is subdivided into
five books corresponding to the themes of the five books of The
Law
found in the Hebrew and Holy Bibles. Each psalm ends with a doxology, a
congregational expression of praise.
The psalms should be read as an inspirational source of encouragement
for us today. They are a reflection of our human frailty and God’s grace
and mercy toward us. God is just and He has not changed since the
beginning of creation. He will reward those who are obedient and bring
judgment to the wicked. He will restore those who repent and bring down
those who are stiff-necked.
David was a man after God’s own heart. Even though he was
Israel’s
greatest king and anointed by God, he experienced failures. Even so, he
never lost faith because he trusted in God as his redeemer. The Book of
Psalms includes many Messianic prophecies of the coming of our redeemer,
Jesus Christ.
Psalms 1-41: Book I – Theme of Genesis
Psalms 42-72: Book II – Theme of Exodus
Psalms 73-89: Book III – Theme of Leviticus
Psalms 90-106: Book IV – Theme of Numbers
Psalms 107-150: Book V – Theme of Deuteronomy