Dr. Bruce Waltke, Psalms, Lecture 14, Petition Psalms--Psalm 3
Bruce Waltke
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14 July 2016
20 August 2025
Biblical eLearning (https://biblicalelearning.org) and Biblical Training (https://www.biblicaltraining.org/book-of-psalms/bruce-waltke) present (audio is also available on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6x4S7N4szzFzzVIwkjvF2s?si=4bc137847bb14283): Dr. Bruce Waltke on Psalms. A free Digital Psalms Course with multiple lecturers and resources is available at: https://biblicalelearning.org/old-testament/psalms-2/ Dr. Bruce Waltke after receiving a Th. D. from Dallas seminary and Ph. D. from Harvard University Dr. Waltke had an extensive teaching career spanning Dallas Seminary, Westminster Seminary and Regent Graduate School (Vancouver, BC). He has published numerous books and articles including: Hebrew Grammar, Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Syntax (Eisenbrauns), Proverbs (NICOT, 2 vols.), Micah (Tyndale Commentary Series), An Old Testament Theology (Zondervan), and with C. J. Fredricks Genesis (Zondervan) among others. He is currently publishing a series on Psalms with James Houston (The Psalms as Christian Lament and The Psalms as Christian Worship: An Historical Commentary (Eerdmans). This series was taped by Dr. Bill Mounce of biblicaltraining.org in conjunction with Ted Hildebrandt of biblicalelearning.org. This series is available on both web sites. This series is available on both web sites. The audio, full text in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and others are freely available at https://biblicalelearning.org. Also found there are AI-generated study guides, FAQs, and a dialogic audio Podcast summarizing the presentation. Outline: 00:22 A. Opening Prayer 2:58 B. Review 12:33 C. Petitions Always are Doxological 14:25 D. Wish for Blessing on Others 16:46 E. Introduction to Psalm 3's Context 19:30 F. Psalm 3 Morning Prayer / Psalm 4 Evening prayer 20:44 G. Superscript and Historical Setting [David/Absalom revolt] 22:12 H. Survey of Motifs of Psalm 3 22:54 I. Translation of Psalm 3 24:07 J. Voice of the Church on Psalm 3 30:27 L. The Absalom Revolt, 2 Samuel 14-18 34:33 M. Ahithophel and Hushai 39:12 N. David's Encounters as he flees from Jerusalem 42:17 O. Counsellor Duel: Ahithophel versus Hushai 44:46 P. Theology of the Background Story 48:43 Q. Psalm 3 motifs 54:03 R. The Confidence Section in Psalm 3 1:03:17 S. Imprecation Motifs in Psalm 3 1:04:03 T. Praise in Psalm 3 1:05:36 End Dr. Waltke's teaching in audio format is now available on Spotify Podcasting playlist [Biblical eLearning - Ted Hildebrandt]: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02YHtyKqEGyhfSQzdT2akp?si=aac7b84dbc824c0f
