The superscription above this psalm says it was written by “the sons of Korah.” (Not everyone believes the superscriptions are part of inspired Scripture, but I side with Kidner, who points out that the New Testament authors viewed the superscriptions as accurate.) A little searching in my Bible on “the sons of Korah” reveals that they were most likely Levites serving in the temple as doorkeepers and singers (1 Chr. Your Bible itself will supply much of this information, but a commentary introduction like Derek Kidner’s or an Old Testament Introduction like Arnold and Beyer’s are also things you’ll want to have available before your study “officially” begins. We’re going to take a look at Psalm 44, and let’s start with some quick pre-observations you need to make before doing any study in the psalms. We’ll do that in a series of three posts. First grab your conceptual tools: observation, interpretation, and application. I work for a Bible study tool company, but the first tool you should pick up is not necessarily Logos Bible Software. The meaning of the psalms often, at least, feels plain and practical-even if the application is simply “praise God.” But there is always greater depth in the Bible, and if you want to dig down there you’ll need tools. The psalms are a favorite book for God’s people, in part because the study is easier. The gold you dig up for yourself will be of more value to you-even if all you dig up is a burning question-than what others dig up for you (Prov 2:1–6). But the more study you can do before you turn to one of those tools, the more you’ll get out of them, and the more you’ll get out of your study. Looking at a commentary or study Bible isn’t a bad idea it’s a good one. After you’ve read a Bible passage once, and then read it again, what do you do to study it? Um, read it again? And then what? Many Christians are faithful Bible readers, but they feel stuck when it comes to Bible study. Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Email LinkedIn
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