PSALMS - The 5 Mega-Themes found in Psalms...
Praise - God’s Power - Forgiveness - Thankfulness - Trust
1) Praise - “Psalms are songs of praise to God as our Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. Praise is recognizing, appreciating, and expressing God’s greatness.”
Why is this important ... “Focusing our thoughts on God moves us to praise Him. The more we know him, the more we can appreciate what he has done for us.”
2) God’s Power - “God is all-powerful; and he always acts at the right time. He is sovereign over every situation. God’s power is shown by the ways He reveals Himself in creation, history, and His Word.”
Why is this important ... “When we feel powerless, God can help us. His strength can overcome the despair of any pain or trial. We can always pray that He will deliver, protect, and sustain us.”
3) Forgiveness - “Many psalms are intense prayers asking God for forgiveness. God forgives us when we confess our sin and turn from it.”
Why is this important ... “Because God’s forgives us, we can pray to Him honestly and directly. When we receive His forgiveness, we move from alienation to intimacy, from guilt to love.”
4) Thankfulness - “We are grateful to God for His personal concern, help, and mercy. Not only does He protect, guide, and forgive us, but His creation provides everything we need.”
Why is this important ... “When we realize how we benefit from knowing God, we can fully express our thanks to Him. By thanking Him often we develop spontaneity in our prayer life.”
5) Trust - “God is faithful and just. When we put our trust in him, He quiets our hearts. Because He has been faithful throughout history, we can trust Him in times of trouble.”
Why is this important ... “People can be unfair, and friends may desert us, but we can trust God. Knowing God intimately drives away doubt, fear, and loneliness.”
There are a multitude of reasons for reading the Psalms. Next time we’ll go over these reasons. Until then, walk with the King and be a blessing.
In His name & for His glory,
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
Today’s information was available thanks to the Life Application Study Bible side study found on pp. 1111-1112.
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