Week 3: Psalms of Praise

Lecture Notes

This week, we will focus on the Psalms of praise. These Psalms express the worship and adoration of God, highlighting His greatness and majesty. We will study the structure and themes of these Psalms.

Reading Assignment

Read Chapters 5-7 of *Encountering the Book of Psalms*.

Quiz

1. Psalms of praise typically emphasize:
God's greatness and majesty
Human suffering and lament
The history of Israel
Prophetic visions

2. Which Psalm is considered one of the most well-known Psalms of praise?
Psalm 1
Psalm 23
Psalm 100
Psalm 119

3. What is the common phrase used in Psalms of praise to express joy in worship?
"The Lord is my shepherd"
"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord"
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
"For the joy of the Lord is my strength"

4. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Psalms of praise?
Adoration of God's sovereignty
Requests for personal vengeance
Declaration of God's holiness
Gratitude for God's mercy

5. Psalms of praise often end with a call to:
Praise and worship
Repentance and forgiveness
Prayers for peace
Thanksgiving for provision

Writing Activity

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