Psalm 149

v.1  >Sing to the Lord a "new song"!: de____________er! / gr_______________er!
      >The assembly (meeting, company) of saints: God's l_______________ and f____________________ful 
        people, all who l_____________ God.

v.2  >Rejoice: C________________________!
      >Your Sovereign Creator: M________________

v.3  >Music for dancing and singing with in______________________

v.4  >God takes pleasure: is pl__________________ and de______________________ 
      >Beautify: crowns with v_______________________ humble "regular" people

v.5  >On their beds: from wherever they're s_________________

v.6  >High praises: praise that is deeply and greatly expressed and experienced 
      >Sword symbolizes and signals God's approaching p______________________ment on 
        God-defying enemies, nations and people, including...
        (continued at v.8)

v.8    ...their leaders in c________________ of iron shackles!

v.9  >Who will be privileged with rendering the Lord's justice?


Psalm 150

>"It's all about the Praise (of God)!!!"
   >Praise:  < (hebrew) yadah; < (greek) doxo
   >"Praise the Lord!":  < Hallelujah! (hebrew); < Alleluia! (greek)
   >Praise is an act of worship expressing adoration - appreciation - approval of God:
 
   <acknowledging - adoring - appreciating - approving - blessing -  celebrating -
     commending - exalting - giving - honoring - recognizing - rejoicing - revering - thanking

>Praise God, What?
  <v.1 Praise the Lord!

>Praise God, Where/when? 
  <v.1

>Praise God, Why?
  <v.2

>Praise God, How?
  <vv. 3,4,5


>Praise God, Who?
  <v.6 Everything that b_____________________s, praise the Lord!

>Praise is solely giving credit to whom credit is due only! (lcrossland)
  <"Ev'ry praise is due our God!" (hezekiahw)               

>The Lord is worthy of all praise!


>In what way is the praise of God of benefit to the one who praises the Lord?
  <God is inclined to respond to the one who renders heartfelt and soulful praise
     (not just performance) with the following benefits:
                                   FRESH...
                                   ...rest________________________ 
                                   ...conf________________________
                                   ...insp________________________                            
                                   ...deter_______________________

"HALLELUJAH!" 

"ALLELUIA!"

"PRAISE THE LORD!"

The Book of Psalms concludes with five (5) "Hallelujah" psalms, beginning and ending with it as proclamation:
"Praise the Lord"!

Psalm 146
v.2
How long will the psalmist praise the Lord?

v,3
Why NOT put your ultimate trust in leaders and all humans?

v.6
Why is one happy when trusting the Lord for hope and help?

vv.7-8-9
>The Lord executes j______________; gives f________; gives f______________ 
      opens _____________________________________________________
      raises _____________________________________________________
      loves ______________________________________________________
      watches ___________________________________________________
      relieves ____________________________________________________

>The Lord turns upside down, destroys, makes short work and the way of the wicked
      twist and turn, thus, frustrating the ways of the _________________________

v.10
>The Lord r__________ and r____________ forever!


Psalm 147
v.1
Why is it good to sing praises to our God?

vv.2-3-4
>How does the Lord build up the people of Jerusalem?
     gathers ______________________________________________
     heals ________________________________________________
     binds ________________________________________________

v.5
What makes God, God only? God's __________________________

vv.7-8
Why sing to the Lord with thanksgiving?
  God: c______________________________
           p______________________________
           
v.11
In whom does the Lord take delight?

vv.13-14 
Why should Jerusalem's Zion praise the Lord?
  God: s _______________________
           b ______________________
           m ______________________
           f _______________________

vv.15-16-17-18
>Perhaps "mother nature" works for "F______________ G______!
 
vv.19-20
Why has the Lord declared God's word (statutes, judgments)  to Jacob/Israel the nation?



Psalm 148
>Why should they (vv.1-4/7-10) praise the name of the Lord?
    God: c______________________ (v.5)
             e______________________ (v.6)

>Why should they (vv.11-12) praise the name of the Lord?
    God's name ___________________________________(v.13)
    God's glory ____________________________________(v.13)

>What does "the horn" (v. 14) of God's people represent?

>Who does the Lord protect?
  >A people n__________ to God; the faithful, who b____________ to God; 
    intimate _________________; people who are c_____________ to God;
    the people close to God's h_____________!

These are the last group of psalms attributed to David. David prays to and renders praise to God for Who God is. His praise and prayers are often one collective voice of his people's experience, past, present and future. These to include justice according to the law of God. 

Psalm 140
v.8
>Speaks to seeking j______________ rather than attempting to win at any cost.
v.12
>Speaks to seeking j______________ the most vulnerable.

Psalm 141
vs. 3-4
>Asks the Lord to "teach me" when to s____________; and, restrain my human desire for the
   things of evil people.
vs.9-10
>Asks the Lord to "protect me" from all who attempt to do me h_________.

Psalm 142
v.4
>What does the experience feel like when you are trapped in a "cage" (prison), 

v.7
>When the Lord helps you, his people will probably do what?

Psalm 143
v.3
>What does "walking death" feel like?

v.11
>What can the Lord so for a "soul in trouble"? 

>What is the difference between a "soul in trouble" and a "troubled soul"?

Psalm 144
v.1
>The Lord can teach us how to f__________ fair!

v.15
>What can make a person "happy"?

Psalm 145
​v.3
>Why should the Lord be "greatly" praised?

>Why is God's "greatness" unsearchable"?

v.8
>Name four (4) attributes listed here.

v,18 
>How can one bring God close?

Psalm 135
>The psalmist praises God for Israel's past deliverance. 
>The psalmist says "The Lord is g________ (v.3) and g__________ (v.5)!
v.18
In what way are those who make "idols" like them?

Psalm 136
>Why give thanks to the Lord? 

>What is the resounding phrase response in this psalm? 

>Again, what endures, never fails, never quits and lasts?

>What should endure by the believer?

Psalm 137
>Why did "they" weep when remembering Zion?

>Who could be rewarded with being happy?

Psalm 138
>What can God do when we pray?

Psalm 139
>What seven things does the psalmist say that God "knows about me"? (vs.2,3,4)


>Where does the psalmist say he can NOT escape (5) from God's presence? (vs.7-12,15)

Psalm 130
What four benefits does the psalmist say are available to those who "wait for the Lord"?
vv. 4, 5, 7, 7


Psalm 131
What does the psalmist say can happen when trusting the Lord?
v. 2


Psalm 132
What did the psalmist say was David's pledge to the Lord?
v. 5


What did the psalmist say was the Lord's pledge to David?
v. 13


Psalm 133
What does the psalmist say unity/harmony looks/feels like?
vv. 2, 3  -  _________ running down; _________ descending upon


Psalm 134
What does the psalmist say can be done at night in the house of the Lord?
p__________________ !

Psalm 125:
What does the psalmist describe the Lord to be?


Psalm 126:
What two "great" things does the psalmist say the Lord has done?


Psalm 127:
What two things does the psalmist say the Lord must do?


Psalm 128:
What two "blessings" come from the fear of the Lord?


Psalm 129:
What is the length of the psalmists' oppression?

Psalm 120:
What two things distress the psalmist?


Psalm 121:
What do the "hills" remind the psalmist about the Lord?


Psalm 122:
What prompts the psalmist to rejoice?


Psalm 123:
What causes the psalmist to seek the Lord's mercy?
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Psalm 124:
What causes the psalmist to be concerned about the Lord being on their side?

This psalm is titled "Praise to the Word of God", with numerous references throughout. Notably, Psalm 119 is considered a complete acrostic corresponding to the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet (aleph, etc.). As a wisdom psalm it is considered the premier song about the "Torah" (The Law of God = The Word of God in the Old Testament: OT). Here the law of God is not considered a "curse" but a gift from God, which instructs both the daily life and future destiny of Israel. The psalmist is overwhelmed with praise for the mercy and goodness of God through the Law.

The Torah refers to the general instructions/directions presented to Moses and specifically to the first five books of the OT. It was understood that the Law was not a legalistic means of salvation but a sign of the gracious covenantal relationship, initiated by God with Israel, to teach them how to live as God's holy people.

In this lesson we will generally cover verses 89-175. Several descriptive terms reference the Word of God/ The Law of God (OT) namely, Your word, Your ordinances, Your law, Your precepts, Your testimonies, Your commandments, Your judgements, Your truth.

Review:
>Who does the psalmist speak about? The L__________, him__________, his en______________.

>What does the psalmist say about...
  <The Lord's word?_____________________________________________________________________ 
  <(the good) about himself?_______________________________________________________________
  < his enemies?________________________________________________________________________

>Why does the psalmist seek...
  <The Lord?____________________________________________________________________________
  <his own salvation?_____________________________________________________________________
  <his enemies demise?___________________________________________________________________

Additional Review
>When does the psalmist appeal to the Lord?_________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
>Where does the psalmist appear to the Lord?________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
>How does the psalmist approach the Lord?__________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

>Identify a "favorite" verse of yours from Psalm 119:______________________________________________

[(New KingJames Version(NKJV)]
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This psalm is titled "Praise to the Word of God", with numerous references throughout. Notably, Psalm 119 is considered a complete acrostic corresponding to the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet (aleph, etc.). As a wisdom psalm it is considered the premier song about the "Torah" (The Law of God = The Word of God in the Old Testament: OT). Here the law of God is not considered a "curse" but a gift from God, which instructs both the daily life and future destiny of Israel. The psalmist is overwhelmed with praise for the mercy and goodness of God through the Law.  

The Torah refers to the general instructions/directions presented to Moses and specifically refers to the first five books of the OT. It was understood that the Law was not a legalistic means of salvation but a sign of the gracious covenantal relationship, initiated by God with Israel, to teach them how to live as God's holy people.
 
The Word of God/The Law of God (OT) is referenced by several descriptive terms used to reveal it's various characteristics.  Between verses 1 to 88, eight words are used a total of 91 times to emphasis the author's understanding of The Word of God/The Law of God (OT) meanings.

Those eight words/phrases include: the law of the A) L__________, B) His test___________, C) His w_______, D) Your pr____________, E) Your st____________, F) Your c____________________, G) Your righteous j_______________ and H) Your w_______(God-spoken).  

A)  Refers to God's role and rule of conduct/behavior, not restriction of liberties
B)  Reveals the mind/heart of God
C)  Refers to the manner/mode of life/lifestyle of God's holy people
D)  Refers to the guidance and counsel God gives
E)  Laws decreed often in written form
F)  Teaching "the rules of the road" through mandated/edited teaching
G) Examination/Evaluation, justice and fairness, with consequences/results not on the basis of outward   appearances, personal opinions or unsubstantiated suspicions  
H)  Message from God to come in various methods

Consider the following:
v.  5__________________________________________________________________________________
v. 11__________________________________________________________________________________
v. 18__________________________________________________________________________________
vv 25, 28, 32 R_______________ S____________________ E_______________   ​