52 Reasons To Read Psalm
“PSALMS TO LEARN AND LOVE“
52 REASONS TO READ PSALMS / Psalm 1
God’s Word was written to be studied, understood, and applied, and the book of Psalms lends itself most directly to
application. We understand the psalms best when we “stand under” them and allow them to flow over us like a rain shower.
We may turn to Psalms looking for something, but sooner or later we will meet Someone.
As we read and memorize the psalms, we will gradually discover how much they are already part of us. They put into words our deepest hurts, longings, thoughts, and prayers. They gently push us toward being what God designed us to be—people loving and living for him.
| When you want . . . | Read . . . |
| to know how to come to God each day_______ |
Psalm 5 |
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to understand yourself more clearly__________ |
Psalm 8 |
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to please God___________________________ |
Psalm 15 |
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to find comfort__________________________ |
Psalm 23 |
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to learn more about God___________________ |
Psalm 24 |
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to be forgiven for your sins_________________ |
Psalm 51 |
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to learn a new song_______________________ |
Psalm 92 |
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to meet God intimately_____________________ |
Psalm 103 |
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to know why you should worship God_________ |
Psalm 104 |
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to understand why you should read the Bible____ |
Psalm 119 |
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to give thanks to God_____________________ |
Psalm 136 |
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to learn a new prayer______________________ |
Psalm 136 |
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to feel worthwhile________________________ |
Psalm 139 |
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to give praise to God _____________________ |
Psalm 145 |
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to know that God is in control_______________ |
Psalm 146 |
PSALMS TO LEARN AND LOVE / Psalm 24
Almost everyone, whether religious or not, has heard Psalm 23 because it is quoted so frequently. Many other psalms are also familiar because they are quoted in music, in literature, or in the words of the worship service. The psalms we know and love are the ones that come into our minds when we need them. They inspire us, comfort us, correct us just when we need a word from the Lord. If you want to begin memorizing psalms, start with some of these favorites. Memorize the whole psalm or just the verses that speak most directly to you. Or read the psalm aloud several times a day until it is part of you.
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Psalms to bring us into God’s presence |
29; 95:1-7; 96; 100 |
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Psalms about goodness |
1; 19; 24; 133; 136; 139 |
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Psalms of praise |
8; 97; 103; 107; 113; 145; 150 |
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Psalms of repentance and forgiveness |
32:1-5; 51; 103 |
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Psalms for times of trouble |
3; 14; 22; 37:1-11; 42; 46; 53; 116:1-7 |
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Psalms of confidence and trust |
23; 40:1-4; 91; 119:11; 121; 127 |
HOW GOD IS DESCRIBED IN PSALMS / Psalm 104
Most of the psalms speak to God or about God. Because they were composed in a variety of situations, various facets of God’s character are mentioned. Here is
a sample of God’s characteristics as understood and experienced by the psalm writers. As you read these psalms, ask yourself if this is the God you know.
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God is . . . |
Reference |
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All-knowing and ever present |
Psalm 139 |
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Beautiful and desirable |
Psalms 27; 36; 45 |
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Creator |
Psalms 8; 104; 148 |
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Good and generous |
Psalms 34; 81; 107 |
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Great and sovereign |
Psalms 33; 89; 96 |
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Holy |
Psalms 66; 99; 145 |
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Loving and faithful |
Psalms 23; 42; 51 |
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Merciful and forgiving |
Psalms 32; 111; 130 |
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Powerful |
Psalms 76; 89; 93 |
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Willing to reveal his will, law, and direction |
Psalms 1; 19; 119 |
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Righteous and just |
Psalms 71; 97; 113 |
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Spirit |
Psalms 104; 139; 143 |
CHRIST IN THE PSALMS / Psalm 22
Both the Jewish and Christian faiths have long believed that many psalms referred as much to the promised Messiah as they did to events at the time.
Because the Messiah was to be a descendant of David, it was expected that many of the royal psalms would apply to him. Christians noted how many of the
passages seemed to describe in detail events from Christ’s life and death. Jesus himself frequently quoted from Psalms. Almost everything that happened at
the Crucifixion and most of Jesus’ words during his final hours were prophesied in Psalms. The following is a list of the main references in Psalms pertaining to Christ.
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Reference to Christ |
Reference in Psalms |
Fulfillment in the New |
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The Messiah will be God’s Son |
2:7 |
Hebrews 1:5-6 |
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He will rise from the dead |
16:8-10 |
Luke 24:5-7 |
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He will experience agony on the cross |
22:1-21 |
Matthew 26; 27 |
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He thirsts while on the cross |
22:15 |
John 19:28 |
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Evil men throw dice for his clothing |
22:18 |
Matthew 27:35;John 19:23-24 |
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He will declare God’s name |
22:22 |
Hebrews 2:12 |
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His bones would not be broken |
34:20 |
John 19:36-37 |
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He came to do God’s will |
40:6-8 |
Hebrews 10:5-7 |
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His close friend would betray him |
41:9 |
Luke 22:48 |
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His throne will last forever |
45:6-7 |
Hebrews 1:8-9 |
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He ascended into heaven |
68:18 |
Ephesians 4:8-10 |
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He is zealous for God |
69:9 |
John 2:17 |
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He was offered vinegar for his thirst on the cross |
69:21 |
Matthew 27:48 |
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He will be a descendant of David |
89:3-4, 35-36 |
Luke 1:31-33 |
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He will return to judge the world |
96:13 |
1 Thessalonians 1:10 |
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He is David’s son and David’s Lord |
110:1 |
Matthew 22:44 |
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He is the eternal priest-king |
110:4 |
Hebrews 6:20 |
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He is rejected by many but accepted by God |
118:22 |
1 Peter 2:7-8 |
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