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Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 137

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Background

Psalm 137 is in the Deuteronomy Book of the Psalms (Psalms 107-150). These 44 Psalms, like the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, show God’s Word as the source of salvation, deliverance, and healing. This would be fully carried out in the life of the coming Messiah, the living Word, Jesus Christ. Psalm 137 describes the Psalmist’s great desire to return to Jerusalem, where the promised Messiah would one day accomplish man’s redemption and salvation.

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Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 99

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Background

Psalm 99 is the tenth in the Numbers Book of the Psalms, which goes to Psalm 106. God’s rest is a major theme of these 17 Psalms, and in this specific Psalm, God gives His people a new song to sing.

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Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 98

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Background

Psalm 98 is the ninth in the Numbers Book of the Psalms, which goes to Psalm 106. God’s rest is a major theme of these 17 Psalms, and in this specific Psalm, God’s people are called to sing a new song. That new song is found in the next Psalm (99).