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Day 279

Psalm 68:1a "Let God arise..."

Day 279 – Psalm 68

“Let God arise…” Psalm 68:1a

SUPERSCRIPTION

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. A Song.

TYPICAL FEATURES

1. Author: King David

2. Nature of Psalm: It may be used as a song

3. The Psalm is entrusted to the Chief Musician.

TYPES OF PSALMS

King David wrote many psalms. The following is a short list of the types of psalms he wrote. Four may be mentioned.

1. Messianic Psalms (Psalm 22)

Theme: Prophetic reference to the Messiah

a) Special revelation from God is given to the psalmist.
b) Some aspects of the Messiah would be featured. In Psalm 22, glimpses of the suffering of the Messiah are given.

2. Penitential Psalms (Psalms 32, 51)

Theme: Sad lamentation for sins committed

a) There is confession of sin.
b) There is the seeking of cleansing and comfort from the Lord.

3. Royal Psalms (Psalm 24)

Theme: Reference to the king

a) Reference is made to an earthly king (e.g. King David Himself).
b) Symbolic reference to the Messiah-King is often found.

4. Historical Psalms

In Psalm 68, David attempted a new approach. He wrote what we may call a Historical Psalm. The focus of this type of psalm is the history of Israel. The psalmist offers his special insights into the history of the nation. Only certain aspects are featured- mostly with reference to God’s involvement in the history of the nation.