ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THE PSALMS
A Devotional Commentary The Book of A Study of the Soul
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Psalms is divided into 5 books. The first book of Psalms consist of chapters 1-41 corresponding with the first chapter of the book of the Pentateuch (Genesis) beginning with the Divine blessing on Man, Genesis 1:26.
Psalm 1 opens with "Blessed is the man". This Psalms 1-41 is called the Genesis book, with the central chapter 21 depicting the ruin of earth man and the Messiah, Jesus, the Repairer. This book of 41 songs is divided in three sections: (1) 1-8, concerns the Adam Man; (2) 9-15 concerns the man of earth (Antichrist); (3) 16-41 concerns the Man, Christ Jesus (Messiah).
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About the Book
As Genesis begins with the Divine blessing on Man (Gen. 1:26), so Psalm 1 opens with “Blessed is the man.”
All blessedness for man is shown to consist in subjection, obedience, and occupation with God’s Law. It is the Tree of Life to him; and meditating on this, he becomes like a well-watered tree planted by God’s ever flowing River of Life in the Paradise of God. (See Rev. 22; Ezek. 47:1-5; Ps. 46:4-5).
James Brandon, a pastor and missionary, shares encouragement from the Psalms in this devotional commentary. He breaks down the structure of the Psalms and drills down into their lessons.
His focus in this first volume is the first book of the Psalms, including Psalm 21, which he calls the “central psalm.” It sets forth the eternal life and blessedness of God’s king, Jesus Christ.
This volume includes an examination of Psalm 16, which is the first of the Mictam Psalms. These Psalms are prayers for help and deliverance.
The Psalms are a wonderland of devotion. They will enrich your soul, enlighten your mind, and encourage your spirit. Most importantly, they provide principles for living your life as you walk with the Lord.
About the Author
James Brandon is the founder and president of Idaho Baptist College and has served as a professor at colleges and seminaries. A pastor and missionary, he has planted churches in Brazil, Idaho, and Texas. He was honored with the National Director Award for his outstanding ministry in training pastors and lay-leaders in the Southern Baptist Seminary Extension program at the 1998 Southern Baptist National Convention in Salt Lake, Utah. He has earned a Bachelor of Arts, two doctorates, and two master’s degrees.