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Psalm Notes

The Psalms, largely penned by David, are a collection of beautiful poems and songs written from the heart of man to the heart of God. The epitome of worship, this collection of scriptures is full of profound insights into the character and nature of God. Such an intimate look at our heavenly Father and Bridegroom clarifies many misconceptions about God’s attitude and emotions toward us. As we read through the Psalms, we begin to comprehend more of His faithfulness, unconditional love, and mercy toward fallen mankind and such awakens in the human spirit a desire to worship our loving God. We begin to trust Him more and desire to please Him more. We love Him more. This is essential to our understanding of all human relationships. Unconditional love is the foundation upon which all other relational “virtues” are built, whether honor and obedience, joy and unity, or selflessness and submission. Love is both the impetus and the response to love. “We love Him because He first loved us.” (I John 4:19)

My desire is that you would be blessed and edified in your faith as you read each of these inspired, and yet deeply human, poetic writings known as "The Psalms."

Psalm 1: A psalm of contrasts

Psalm 2: A psalm of the millenial reign of Christ

Psalm 3: A psalm of dependence upon God's mercy

Psalm 4: A psalm of true righteousness

Psalm 5: A psalm and prayer for guidance

Psalm 6: A psalm of persevering faith in distress

Psalm 7: A psalm of confidence in God's justice

Psalm 8: A psalm about God's gift of dominion to man

Psalm 9: A psalm of righteous judgment

Psalm 10: A psalm about God's justice

Psalm 11: A psalm of trust through trial

Psalm 12: A psalm contrasting words, faithful and faithless.