Exposition of the Psalms ; An Interpretation and Application Volume One: Psalms 1-50 /
by Frank R. Shivers.
- 376 pages ; 21.5 cm.
Introduction -- -- Untranslated Hebrew Words Used in the Titles of Some of the Psalms -- -- Psalms Quoted in the New Testament -- -- 1. The Bible Christian -- -- 2. The Way of the Ungodly -- -- 3. The Lord Knows His Own -- -- 4. The Savior's and Saint's Opposition -- -- 5. When Others Give Up on You -- -- 6. How to Get a Good Night's Sleep -- -- 7. The Source of Salvation -- -- 8. The Benefits of the Godly -- -- 9. Reflection That Leads to Repentance -- -- 10. Vocal and Silent Prayer -- -- 11. God Does Not Hear the Prayer of Sinners -- -- 12. The Key of the Day and the Lock of the Night -- -- 13. How to Dress for Church -- -- 14. Seeking Divine Guidance -- -- 15. The Moaning Cry for Mercy -- -- 16. False Accusations -- -- 17. The Awesomeness of God -- -- 18. What Is Man? -- -- 19. The Ministry of Praise -- -- 20. God Maintains Our Cause -- -- 21. The End of the Wicked -- -- 22. The Name That May Be Trusted -- -- 23. Tell the Good News -- -- 24. Portrait of the Wicked -- -- 25. If the Foundations Be Destroyed What Can the Righteous Do? -- -- 26. The Absence of Godly Men -- -- 27. The Purity of Holy Scripture -- -- 28. Sighing Turned to Singing -- -- 29. The Fool Denies the Existence of God -- -- 30. Requirements for Acceptable Worship -- -- 31. Sorrows of the Wicked Multiplied -- -- 32. Divine Counsel in the "Night Seasons" -- -- 33. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ -- -- 34. God's Searchlight upon the Heart -- -- 35. The Future Life of the Believer -- -- 36. The Rock of My Salvation (David's Autobiography) -- -- 37. The Perfect Word of God -- -- 38. Presumptuous Sins -- -- 39. Trusting in Chariots or Horses -- -- 40. A Triumphant and Complete Salvation -- -- 41. Description of the Crucifixion -- -- 42. The Caring Shepherd of the Saint -- -- 43. Get Ready to Meet with the Lord -- -- 44. Divine Illumination -- -- 45. Tell What Jesus Hath Done for You -- -- 46. A Love for God's House -- -- 47. Trust Banishes Fear -- -- 48. God's Care for the Abandoned and Forsaken -- -- 49. Uplifted Hands unot the Lord -- -- 50. Getting Back to the Heart of Worship -- -- 51. Weeping Turned into Singing -- -- 52. Coping with Slander -- -- 53. Forgiveness -- -- 54. God's Guidance -- -- 55. Brings Their Counsel to Nought -- -- 56. Taste and See That the Lord Is Good -- -- 57. The Conversion of Children -- -- 58. Assurance of Salvation -- -- 59. The Character of God -- -- 60. The Steps of a Good Man Ordered by God -- -- 61. The Intolerable Burden of Sin -- -- 62. The Brevity of Life -- -- 63. From Sinking Sands He Lifted Me -- -- 64. The Compassionate Man -- -- 65. Thirsting for God -- -- 66. Spiritual Depression -- -- 67. Through the Name of Jesus -- -- 68. The Promised Messiah Characteristics -- -- 69. He Is a Help, a Present Help, a Help Found -- -- 70. The Holiness of God -- -- 71. Thoughts of God's Mercies -- -- 72. O Grave, Where Is Thy Victory? -- -- 73. Broken Promises to God.
"The Psalter is a combination praisebook, "how to cope" handbook, devotional exposition, moral and ethical compass for living life, duty manual, and treatise on the infallibility of the Holy Scriptures. It is a book of praise, prayer, precept and promise. The Psalms is perhaps the most read and known book in Christendom, for all identify with David in his triumph and defeat, ecstasy and sorrow, depression and elation, relapse and recovery, disappointment and encouragement, rejection and acceptance. Frank Shivers' three-volume series on the Psalms promises to quickly become a favorite of Bible students. Through this series, lovers of the Psalms will come to love them even more. Presented for each Psalm are: its authorship, historical setting (when known), a conservatively sound and simple interpretation, a homily (exposition and application of the text), and summary statement (The Bottom Line). The Psalms are listed by text and subject heading, enabling one to navigate them with ease. Exposition of the Psalms is different from similar commentaries in that its focus is upon a specific text(s) within each Psalm and in its 4,700 insights gleaned from some of the greatest conservative theologians of history. While pastors and teachers will find Exposition of the Psalms of immense value in the ministry of the Word (scriptural insights, sermonic outlines and helps), all Bible students will profit from its theological explanation and devotional application."