What is the Book of Psalms All About?

This is a question that comes from Janice…”what is the Book of Psalms all about?” What a great question! Psalms is one of my most favorite books in the Bible. It’s about Praise and Prayer.

Most of the psalms are prayers, and most of the prayers include praise to God. Praise expresses admiration, appreciation, and thanks. Praise in the book of Psalms is often directed to God, and just as often the praise is shared with others. Considering all that God ha done and does for us, what could be more natural than outbursts of heartfelt praise?

As you read Psalms, note the praise given to God, not only for what He does (his creation, his blessing, his forgiveness), but also for who He is (loving, just, faithful, forgiving, patient). Note also those ties when the praise of God is shared with others, and how they too are encouraged to praise him.

Additionally, as you read the book of Psalms, you will hear believers crying out to God from the depths of despair, and you will hear them singing to Him in victorious celebration. Whether despairing or rejoicing, you will always hear them sharing honest feelings with God. Because of the honesty expressed by the psalmists, men and women throughout history have come to Psalms for comport during times of struggle and distress. They have also discovered the power of God’s everlasting love and forgiveness.

Statistics of the Book of Psalms:Purpose: An expression of praise, worship, and confession to God
Authors: David wrote 73 psalms; Asaph wrote 12; the sons of Korah wrote 9; Solomon wrote 2; Heman, Ethan, and Moses each wrote 1; and 51 are anonymous.
Date Written: Between the time of Moses (around 1440 B.C.) and the Babylonian captivity (586 B.C.)
Key Verse: “Let everything alive give praises to the Lord! You praise Him! Hallelujah!” – Pslams 150:6
Key Person: David
Key Place: God’s Holy Temple

In what way have you recently praised God or told others all that He has done for you? Please share in the comments section below.

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Disclosure: Information above was obtained via Life Application Bible – The Living Bible