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Discover the Arts! Each day a different image from the Literary, Performing, or Visual Arts representing a portion of Scripture plus an explanation with links 2018 May 30
  Image 1: Matteo Olivieri (1440-1450) Unknown Italian Master (fl., mid-15th Century) Renaissance Style National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., USA Image Source: Web Gallery of Art ~~~~~~~~~~
Image 2: Melancholy (1801) Constance Charpentier (1767-1849) Neoclassical Style Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France Image Source: Web Gallery of Art [ Illustration: Two ideas are woven into the Psalm. In the first main idea of the Psalm, David acknowledges the prosperity and blessing which comes from obedience. This is symbolized in the First Painting. In the second main idea of the Psalm, David contrasts this prosperity to the desolation and affliction which he is presently experiencing. This is symbolized in the Second Painting. ] SPECIAL NOTE: [ I will again be working through the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. I will be adding links, resources, images, and the like, upgrading the former work-through which began with the 2013-10-12 posting which can be found, along with the full Genesis to Revelation postings, in the Archive Page. Postings will be at midnight Eastern Time, as I am able. However, no chapters will be skipped, even though a posting may be late. And all postings will be housed in the Archive Page. ] Explanation: In Psalm 25, David asks to be instructed in the ways of the LORD and enabled to stay in them. The hopes and prayers in the Psalm are inspired by God's character, which is the central focus of the Psalm. The Psalm is both acrostic and chiastic. As an acrostic Psalm, nearly every verse begins with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet -- (see the Voice translation for an English equivalent). As a chiastic psalm, it presents a series off ideas, and, at the mid-point in the Psalm, the main ideas in the first part begin to be repeated in reverse order in the second part. (Sometimes, the middle element of the passage stands by itself, and the first and last elements are in reverse parallel to one another, as is the case in Psalm 25). HELP. At the beginning of the Psalm, David lifts up his soul, pleading with God to deliver him from being put to shame by his enemies. He extends his prayer to all of those who wait on God, asking that none who wait on God will be ashamed. He asks, instead, that those who transgress without cause will be ashamed (1-3). INSTRUCTION. David then asks the LORD to guide him in his paths and teach him his truth (4-5). FORGIVENESS. He asks the LORD to remember the mercy and kindness which he has given to David in the past, but to forget his sins and his transgressions (6-7). GOD'S CHARACTER. He expresses confidence that the LORD will teach sinners the right way and that he will guide them, because all of his paths are mercy and truth to those who keep his covenant (8-10). FORGIVENESS. David again asks for pardon. At this point, as mentioned above, the main ideas in the Psalm begin to be repeated in reverse order (11). INSTRUCTION. David then expresses confidence that the LORD will instruct those who fear him in the way that they should choose. They will have ease. They will inherit the earth (a blessing which points to the last days). The Lord's secret will be with them; and they will experience the blessings of his covenant (12-14). HELP. Therefore David will always look to the LORD to pluck his feet out of the net. So he asks for God's mercy in the midst of his desolation, affliction, troubles of his heart, and distress. He asks for forgiveness of his sin. He asks to be delivered from his enemies who hate him with cruel hatred. He asks the LORD to keep his soul and deliver him that he might not be ashamed. He asks that his integrity will preserve him because he waits on God. He closes by asking for redemption for Israel from all of its troubles (15-22). [ Sermons: Eric Alexander. Joe Morecraft III. Various. ] Bile Chronologies -- Genesis to Revelation [Traditional Patriarchal Chronology. Judges Period Chronology 1. Judges Period Chronology 2. Kings of Judah and Israel #1. Kings of Judah and Israel #2]. [Intertestamental Period Chronology 1. Intertestamental Period Chronology 2. Intertestamental Period Chronology 3. Intertestamental Period Chronology 4. Intertestamental Period Chronology 5.] [New Testament Chronology 1. New Testament Chronology 2. New Testament Chronology 3. New Testament Chronology 4. New Testament Chronology 5.] RESOURCES PLEASE NOTE: Use the resources on this and other sites thoughtfully, particularly the commentaries and encyclopedias. I have attempted to list conservative, scholarly resources. However, some providers use liberal or liberal-influenced commentaries such as the Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (in Bible Hub). Such commentaries are undoubtedly included by the provider for the wealth of useful information and comments which they provide. By consulting several commentaries, it should be fairly easy to sort out the wheat from the chaff. If, however, you would like personal assistance, write to me at AD LIB ARTS EMAIL. [ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: Psalm 25: Psalm 9. Psalm 10. Psalm 25. Psalm 34. Psalm 37. Psalm 111. Psalm 112. Psalm 119. Psalm 145. ] [3] Judges 9:23. [10] John 1:4-17. [12] Psalm 34:12. [13] Psalm 49:12. [14] Jeremiah 6:11; Jeremiah 15:17; Psalm 55:14. [22] Psalm 34:22. -- From Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers ] [ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ] [ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ] [ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] [ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Psalm 25 - #1. Psalm 25 - #2. Psalm 25 - #3. Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ] HARMONY OF THE LAW GOSPEL HARMONIES Gospel Harmony - Summary | The Harmony of the Gospels - Augustine | Gospel Harmony Chart - Online Bible Greek Harmony of the Gospels - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) | Gospel Harmony in English - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) HEBREW AND GREEK INTERLINEAR BIBLES Psalm Detailed Outline THE PSALTER: (SONGS FOR COVENANT WORSHIP)
Deliverance from Sinners and from Sin Nearly all the Psalms (except Psalm 90) were written during the 612 year period
from the time of David around 1016 B. C. to the close of the Canon in about 404 B. C.
Psalm 90, according to its superscription, was written by Moses; this may have been around 1406 B. C. BOOK ONE OF FIVE:
PSALMS 1-41.
1016 - 539 B.C. Israel God is Against the Wicked Psalm 25
The LORD instructs sinners in righteousness because he is good. Map 1: Bible Nations | Map 2: Empire of David and Solomon Map 3: Kingdoms of Judah and Israel | Post Exile Chronology. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. 3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. 4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. 6 Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD. 8 Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. 9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. 10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. 12 What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. 13 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. 14 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. 15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. 16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted. 17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. 18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. 19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. 20 O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee. 21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee. 22 Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles. * NOTE: On Opening and Closing Comments in the Psalms.
[Some commentators take the Psalm in Habakkuk 3 to be a standard model for the Psalms. Habakkuk's Psalm begins with the name of the composer (Habakkuk) and a musical notation ("upon Shigionoth"). It closes with a dedication or a "send to" notice ("To the chief singer on my stringed instruments"). I have arranged similar material, where it is found in the Psalter, in accord with the model in Habakkuk.]
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