Psalms Themes

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Many themes were contained within the books of Psalms each theme interconnecting together. The first Psalms has been known to contain the theme of the book because it contains what is reflected continuously in the rest of the Psalms. The author speaks about the privileges and blessings of the person serving to be faithful in serving the Lord ("The Theme of Psalms, Psalm 1: The Contrast of Two Lives, The Righteous and The Ungodly"). Also, the author speaks of the curses, judgment, and condemnation of the person who acts against the Lord and His people and spurns the counsel and admonitions of the Lord ("The Theme of Psalms, Psalm 1: The Contrast of Two Lives, The Righteous and The Ungodly"). Psalms 1:1 begins by speaking of the blessing of the man that walks in the Lord’s counsel. Verse 1-3 illustrates the good people who decided to turn their backs away from a life of sin and focus their hearts and minds on God’s wisdom (Alexander, Alexander p.360). Psalms 1:1-3 expresses …show more content…

A major theme of Psalm 25 is God’s divine guidance. This psalm teaches us to seek God in hard times (bible.org). During David’s trials, he prayed to the Lord for wisdom and help. He felt lonely and afflicted because of his treacherous enemies seeking to devour him in the night. In verse 7 David prays, “Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions.” He later refers to himself as a sinner and cries out for God’s mercy and forgiveness. Our duty is to affirm by faith that God is always loving, good, and compassionate. No matter how difficult our trials, the Lord is able to deliver us from them. In order for God to willingly heal/deliver us, we must be teachable in the spirit. Seeking Him more in prayer and believing in faith that God is the almighty one. Each psalm has a distinct theme that can be used to minister to any follower of Christ seeking wisdom, knowledge, and

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