Kootenai Church Morning Worship: The Psalms

A look at the structure of the Psalms and the five books that comprise the Psalter. The book's structure tells us something about the theological framework in which we interpret the imprecatory elements.

Suggested Resources

• The Psalms: Rejoice, the Lord is King (Preaching the Word) by James Johnston
• A Commentary on the Psalms: 3 Volume Set (Kregel Exegetical Library) by Allen Ross
• The Treasury of David (3 Volume Set) by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
• Psalms Two Volume Set: Evangelical Theological Commentary (EBTC) by James M. Hamilton Jr.

An introduction to the book of Psalms. We examine the themes, theology, structure, and method of interpreting the Psalms. This will establish the historical and theological framework for understanding the imprecatory elements in the Psalter.

Suggested Resources

• The Psalms: Rejoice, the Lord is King (Preaching the Word) by James Johnston
• A Commentary on the Psalms: 3 Volume Set (Kregel Exegetical Library) by Allen Ross
• The Treasury of David (3 Volume Set) by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
• Psalms Two Volume Set: Evangelical Theological Commentary (EBTC) by James M. Hamilton Jr.

Pastor Jim starts a new series on the Imprecatory Psalms with this lesson. This is a brief explanation of the issues surrounding imprecations (curses) in Scripture generally. The subject is introduced, and he previews the lessons in this series.

Suggested Resources

• The Psalms: Rejoice, the Lord is King (Preaching the Word) by James Johnston
• A Commentary on the Psalms: 3 Volume Set (Kregel Exegetical Library) by Allen Ross
• The Treasury of David (3 Volume Set) by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
• Psalms Two Volume Set: Evangelical Theological Commentary (EBTC) by James M. Hamilton Jr.