2Sam023 The Sweet Psalmist of Israel

In the introduction to this messianic prophecy, David applies a series of descriptive terms to himself as he identifies himself as its human author. This sermon focuses on the final descriptive term found in verse one, "the sweet Psalmist of Israel" and argues that it does not function as a reference to David's musical abilities, but rather, that it is a reference to a royal office bestowed upon him by the Lord. Using 1 Chronicles 25:1-7 and its account of David's institution of a hymnwriters workshop, this message explores how David fulfilled the official royal office of being Israel's psalmist. The latter part of this message unfolds the theological and spiritual implications of David's royal office for congregational praise in public worship.