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Psalms Overall

 
Psalms For Living And Worship
 
OBJECTIVES OF THIS SECTION
 
1) To illustrate the value of Psalms in our lives in different ways and
 at different times
 
2) To provide a quick reference guide for using the Psalms
 
PSALMS FOR LIVING AND WORSHIP
 
Like the skilled fingers on the strings of a harp
the Psalms touch and
move the hearts of those individuals who will read and meditate upon
them. Every emotion known to man is expressed in the Psalms
including
fear and faith
hope and doubt
trust and anxiety
as inspired men of
God shared their personal spiritual journeys in the service of God. The
Psalms should be a constant resource to help the Christian learn how to
praise and pray
to meditate and contemplate
to face life and death.
 
In an attempt to illustrate the value of the Psalms and encourage their
frequent reading
I offer the following sampling of what Psalms might be
read at different times in your life.
 
Are you remorseful and penitent for your sins? Read Psalms 51
32
 
Are you experiencing affliction
and remain comfortless? Read Psalm 22
 
Are you steadfast in times of distress
and want encouragement? Read
Psalms 27
31
 
Are you under various mental strains? Read Psalms 41
70
 
Are you falsely accused? Read Psalm 7
 
Are you in trouble? Read Psalms 54
63
 
Are you tempted? Read Psalm 130
 
Are you wanting in confidence? Read Psalms 61
91
 
Are you envious of the wicked? Read Psalm 73
 
Are you in a position of authority and need to be reminded of your
responsibilities? Read Psalms 82
101
 
Do you need to be reminded of the importance of humility? Read Psalm
131
 
Do you need to be reminded of the futility of this life? Read Psalms
39
49
90
 
Do you desire to pray for others? Read Psalm 20
 
Do you wish to praise God for His mercies in helping people through
adverse circumstances? Read Psalms 34
40
 
Do you wish to praise God for common blessings He has bestowed upon
people? Read Psalm 46
48
66
67
 
Do you desire to meditate upon the characteristics of God and praise Him
especially for His grace and mercy? Read Psalms 23
103
121
145
146
 
Do you desire to meditate upon the attributes of God
such as His power?
Read Psalms 8
19
65
66
97
99
104
111
139
 
Do you desire to mediate upon the magnificence of the Scriptures? Read
Psalms 19
119
 
Do you wish to gain instruction regarding the contrast between the
righteous and the wicked? Read Psalms 1
15
25
32
34
36
37

52
127
128
 
Do you wish to reflect upon the Messiah and His kingdom? Read Psalms 2

16
22
40
45
72
110
 
Do you desire to review the history of Israel? Read Psalms 78
105
106
 
To Accompany Morning Prayer - Read Psalms 5
94
95
 
To Accompany Evening Prayer - Read Psalms 4
90
139
141
 
To Prepare For Private Devotion - Read Psalms 23
27
91
103
104
138

146
 
To Prepare For Public Worship - Read Psalms 95
96
97
98
99
100

122
133
134
145
147
148
 
To Enhance The Observance Of The Lord's Supper - Read Psalm 22
 
To Enhance The Collection For The Saints - Read Psalms 41
112

－－《Executable Outlines》