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Thesis (second draft): The pastoral effect in the O.T. Psalm

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Some Pastoral Effect Found in the Psalm



Thesis Statement:


    "Although God’s Ways Are Beyond Our 

    Comprehension, The Psalm Reveal That 

    We Must Follow God In Faith, Obedi-

    ence And Praise." 


Because:


Proposition:


The authors of the Psalms believed God reigned.


2. Psalms record a wide span of personal experience, both indi-

   vidually and as a nation.  They reveal god’s character 

   through God’s names.


3. Psalms are an artistic literary works, using symbolic langu-

   age


4. Psalms are full of praise to God.


5. Various moods in Psalms are real and legitimate.

 

6. Psalms reveal God differently from Greek Literature.


7. David a shepherd of sheep become shepherd of Israel.



Examples :


Ps. 2 – God Rule(over individuals and nations).


Ps. 10 – God Hides (delaying judgement of the wicked).


Ps. 16 – God is Sufficient (so we need to be content).


Ps. 23 – God Cares (providing for His people).


Ps. 27 – God Speaks (displaying His power).


Ps. 29 – God Laughs (at the threats of evildoers).


Ps. 38 – God Chastens (His people for repentance).


Ps. 46 - God Secures (us from annihilation).


Ps. 51 – God pardons (the repentant sinners).


Ps. 55 – God Supports (us through our trials).


Ps. 103 – God Surpasses (our human limitations).


Ps. 107 – God Rescues (the lost, captive, sick and helpless).


Ps. 116 – God Answers (us when we pray, but not always says “yes”).

 

Ps. 118 – God Vindicates (our obedience to Him).


Ps. 119 – God Unified (God guides us through His Law).


Ps. 121 – God Guards (us from danger).


Ps. 124 – God Intervenes (on behalf of the weak and oppressed).


Ps. 131 – God Calms (our anxiety when we rely on Him).


Ps. 136 – God Works (in creation, providence and redemption).


Ps. 139 – God Pursues (us when we stray from Him).


Ps. 147 – God Acts (in the present, not just in the psat).




 

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