I have always been fascinated with David’s life and his close walk with God. David was chosen by God to be anointed as King over all Judah and Israel at a very young age. At 22 years old, he was anointed as King over Judah. At 30, he was anointed as King over all Israel. He was incredibly young to be King over such a difficult nation as Israel. What were his secrets? Why was he chosen and how did he become what he was? What was his walk with God like? Apart from reading from the historical records in I & II Samuel and I Kings on David’s life, I have found the Davidic Psalms as the pool of rich revelation of David’s thoughts, his meditations, his theology, his prayers and his feelings. Hence, I have structured this study of by combining David’s life and his psalms together. In so doing, we may be able to get a richer result by examining his life and thoughts at the same time.

Starting from 15th Feb 2009, Bible Training School Level 3 (BTS3) at Hope of Glory Centre will commence a series of 4 weekly lessons on David and His Psalms. The notes on these four lessons have been posted under the BTS3 index. You can download them by going to the BTS3 index on the right column of this site.

Outline of Study

DAVID AND HIS PSALMS Session 1 (15/02/09)

1. David’s life and walk with God
2. David’s anointing
3. Introduction to Psalms
4. 73 Davidic Psalms

DAVID AND HIS PSALMS Session 2 (22/02/09)

David’s Prayer Psalms (Mizmor) and laments
His prayer life and prayers

DAVID AND HIS PSALMS Session 3 (01/03/09)

David’s Contemplation Psalms ( Maskil ), Meditation Psalms ( Shiggaion ) and “Golden” Psalms (Miktam)
His meditations and reflections on righteousness and evil.

DAVID AND HIS PSALMS Session 4 (08/03/09)

1. David’s Procession Psalms ( Songs of Accents or Pilgrim songs)
Worship

2. David’s Creation Hymns and Messianic Psalms. Also included the Hallel
Praise and Prophecy