Psalm 21-25
All of these psalms were penned by David. Some of them are laments, but not all of them are laments as in the previous lessons.
Psalm 21
READ PSALM 21. Instead of David asking God to deliver him from his enemies, he thanks God for answering his prayer for victory over his enemies.
God answers David's prayer and gives him the desires of his heart (21:2-12). God gave David rich blessings that include a crown of pure gold, long life, splendor, majesty, and the joy of God's presence. Additionally, David says what God will capture his enemies and destroy them (21:8-11). David praises God for His strength and His mighty acts (21:1 and 13).
Psalm 22
READ PSALM 22. This psalm tells of David's experiences as well as a foretelling of Jesus' suffering on the cross (22:1-21). In fact, Jesus quoted from this psalm on the cross when He said, "My God, my God! Why have you forsaken me?" David and Jesus felt abandoned and being alone. They both had enemies (22:6-8 and 12-18).
David foretold what Jesus' enemies would do to him.
---1. scorned and despised (22:6)
---2. mocked and insulted (22:7-8)
---3. attacked by enemies (22:12-13, 16)
---4. life poured out like water (22:14)
---5. bones out of joint (22:14, 17)
---6. heart melts like wax (22:14)
---7. strength is dried up (22:15)
---8. hand and feet are pierced (22:16)
---9. clothes divided and gambled for (22:18)
Psalm 23
READ PSALM 23.
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
David uses the metaphors of a shepherd and his sheep to describe the Lord's care for his people. Even though we are using the New International Version (NIV) for this study. Psalm 23 is an exception because most people know and usually recite it for the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. Questions on the Quiz will be based on the KJV of Psalm 23.
Psalm 24
READ PSALM 24. David describes the Lord as the glorious King who dwells in his temple. The glorious kingdom includes the entire earth and everything in it (24:1-2). The Lord allows those with clean hands and a clean heart to enter into His presence (24:3-6).
David calls for the gates to open so the Lord, the invincible King of glory, can enter (22:7-10).
Psalm 25
READ PSALM 25. David believed that God rewards the righteous. He blended a prayer for deliverance from his enemies with a prayer for forgiveness and guidance.
David asks God to protect him from his enemies (25:1-3, 13-22).
David asks God to guide him in the right path (25:4-5, 8-10).
David asks God to forgive the sins of his youth (25:6-7).
David begs for forgiveness for the honor of God's name (25:11).
David asks God to bless those who fear God (25:12-14).
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