Psalm: A 30,000 foot View
Aug 23, 2026 • Armin McMahan
Book of wisdom and poetry.
Parallelism and designed to be sung
Written over 1,000 year period.
27 known authors and 50 anonymous.
Written in 5 sections with each section ending in a doxology
Major themes:
Do not merely read Psalm as a devotional. Look at the Psalms with the bigger picture in mind that disclose why we praise Him and how to worship Him. The focus is on His power, His great character, and His holiness. The Psalm also reveal a time when God would provide salvation and a redeemer for mankind. God is always good and will always do what is right.