Meditating on Psalm Book 2
Whilst the Bible is arranged by types of writings, we meditate it chronologically to get better flow: Genesis on God’s Plan for creation; Job on Sovereignty of God; and Exodus, Leviticus, Num-Deut on Deliverance, Holiness & Obedience. Then Joshua on Obedient Faith, Judges on God Restoring Repentant; Ruth on Faithfulness/Redemption; 1 Sam on Rule of God in our heart; 2 Sam on Consequences of sin; and 1 & 2 Chronicles on Genuine Worship.
Continuing, the 5 books of Psalms inspired over period of 10 centuries were essentially hymns of worship. Authored by David and six other writers and used as the temple hymnbook,these heart-stirring pleas and praises capture the essence of what it means to walk with God. Each of the five sections bears a topical likeness to a book of the Pentateuch, and each closes with a running doxology of Praise !!
Whilst the psalms are not organised by topic, it’s useful to recognise the dominant themes in each section: Book 1 (Ps 1-41) resembles Genesis on theme of creation & Redemption. Book 2 (Ps 42-72) resembles Exodus on theme of Deliverance & Recovery. Book 3 (Ps73-89) resembles Levit on theme of Worshiping holy God. Book4 (Ps90-106) resembles Num on theme of the Kingdom of God. Book 5 (Ps 107-150) resembles Deut on theme of Praise & Thanksgiving.
Psalms Book 2 are mostly anthems
and we will meditate on them over
3 weekends in following 5 divisions:
Ps 42-49: Being Still before God
Ps 50-54: Being Cleansed by God
Ps 55-59: Being Protected by God
Ps 60-66:Being Emboldened by God
Ps67-72:Being Strengthened by God
Dear Brothers and Sisters In Christ,
Life can be challenging and we can
face suffering, troubling problems,
and long waiting period. But we don’t
have to face all these alone for the
Almighty, Faithful and Loving God
is With Us and long to hear from You.
Let’s together meditate thro Psalms
which offer many model prayers,
and learn how to approach our
compassionate God in prayer, Amen.