The Book of Psalms is largely attributed to King David, but also to Moses and Asaph. Traditionally, we view the Psalms as a “poetic” book, but Jesus, Matthew and Peter tell us that the Psalms are prophetic. After His crucifixion, Jesus appeared to the Disciples and told them that all these things had to happen to fulfill what was written about Him in the Law of Moses (which contains prophecy), the Prophets and the Psalms. (Luke 24:44) Matthew says that when Jesus spoke to the people in parables, He was fulfilling what was spoken through the prophet. Matthew then quotes Psalm 78:2. On the Day of Pentecost, Peter stated that David was a prophet. (Acts 2:29-30)

The Psalms are prophetic.

There are one-hundred fifty Psalms. One of the ways they can be viewed is in three sets of fifty (Psalms 1-50, Psalms 51-100, and Psalms 101-150.) These groups of fifty possibly show redemption. In the Bible the number fifty represents redemption. The fifty years of the Jubilee cycle resulted in the redemption of the land back to the original owners. The fifty days from the Resurrection of Jesus until the Day of Pentecost represent Christians’ redemption.

I believe I have found parallels between the respective Psalms of each set. The following examples only focus on the ninth through the eighteenth Psalm of each grouping; Psalms 9 through 18, 59 through 68, and 109 through 118. These groups appear to describe the years leading up to the Tribulation, the seven years of the Tribulation, and God’s Final Victory. All references are from the New King James Version unless otherwise noted. For emphasis and clarity I have added underlining and italics to some of the text.

The Gentile Wicked Man (Psalms 10, 59, 109)
The first group evidences the “wicked man” who is a Gentile. It shows hatred of the Jews, and shows the Gentile world gathered around Israel without cause. It concludes with the so-called “Psalm of Curses.” (Psalm 109) This grouping possibly speaks of the Anti-Christ and those who will oppose the Jews in the Last Days.

1. (9:16) The LORD is known [by] the judgment He executes; The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands.
   (10:11) He (the wicked man) has said in his heart, “God has forgotten; He hides His face; He will never see.”
   (10:15) Break the arm of the wicked and the evil [man];
   
2. (59:2) Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloodthirsty men.
   (59:6) At evening they return, they growl like a dog, and go all around the city. This phrase is repeated for emphasis in Psalm 59. In the scripture, Gentiles were alluded to as dogs.
   
3. (109:2) For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful have opened against me (109:3)
   They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause.
   (109:8) Let his days be few, [and] let another take his office, etc.

The Messiah (Psalms 9, 60, 110)
The second grouping presents Jesus, the Messiah, the other side leading up to the End Time struggle.

1. (9:3) When my enemies turn back, They shall fall and perish at Your presence.
   (9:9) The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble (Tribulation)
   (9:10) And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.
   (10:16) The LORD [is] King forever and ever
   (10:17-18) You will cause Your ear to hear, to do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may oppress no more.
   
2. (60:5) That Your beloved may be delivered, Save [with] Your right hand, and hear me.
   (In Psalm 60:6-9, the Lord states that the Holy Land is HIS.)
   (60:11) Give us help from trouble, for the help of man [is] useless.
   
3. Psalm 110 is the most quoted Psalm in the New Testament. It is easy to see that it refers to the Messiah, Jesus, and the upcoming Wrath, or Tribulation.
   (110:1) The LORD said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand,”
   (110:4) “You [are] a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek.”
   (110:5) He shall execute kings in the day of His wrath.
   (110:6) He shall judge among the nations.

The Tribulation Period (Psalms 111-117)
Assuming the Tribulation is seven years long, the seven Psalms, 111 through 117, could parallel certain events of the Tribulation. These Psalms contain “Hallelujah” or “Praise the Lord” multiple times in a specific pattern. “Hallelujah” occurs in other Psalms, but not in the concentration found here. In addition, Psalm 117 begins with a slightly different form of “Praise the Lord,” for a total of eight such praises. There are four Hallelujahs in Psalms 111, 112 and 113. There are four Hallelujahs in Psalms 115, 116 and 117. There is no Hallelujah or praise in Psalm 114. If these seven Psalms show the seven years of the Tribulation, Psalm 114 would be the mid-point, when the Anti-Christ performs what Jesus and Daniel called the Abomination of Desolation. In addition, these seven psalms clearly form a Menorah Design. Please click HERE.

While indicating events within the Tribulation period, these Psalms do not indicate a specific year. For example, Israel is protected for three and one-half years (Revelation 12:6), apparently beginning soon after the Abomination of Desolation, yet this protection is not described until the grouping of Psalms 16, 66 and 116. Likewise, Psalm 112 describes the results of the Rapture, which, if a pre-Tribulation event, would have occurred earlier.

The Temple/Tabernacle Restored (Psalms 11, 61, 111)
These Psalms seem to represent the early part of the Tribulation. It appears that the Temple or Tabernacle has been constructed at this time. (Tabernacle means dwelling place, so the Temple/Tabernacle would be God’s dwelling place on earth.) We know that a holy structure must be in place for the Anti-Christ to do the Abominable thing.

1. (11:4) The LORD [is] in His holy temple
   
2. (61:4) I will abide in Your tabernacle forever
   (61:8) So I will sing praise to Your name forever, that I may daily perform my vows. (in the Temple?)
   
3. (111:1) Praise the LORD! I will praise the LORD with [my] whole heart, in the assembly of the upright and [in] the congregation (in the Temple).

The Righteous (Psalms 12, 62, 112)
This grouping tells of the Rapture of the Righteous/Godly! (Christians have been made righteous/godly through the Blood of Jesus.)

1. (12:1) Help, LORD, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men.
   
2. Psalm 62 is entirely about David depending on the Lord for protection from evil men. The text of 62:2 two is repeated twice. The Rapture will protect the Church from evil men. (See Isaiah 26:20-21, Zephaniah 2:1-3)
   (62:2) He only [is] my rock and my salvation; [He is] my defense; I shall not be moved.
   
3. (112:3) (Speaking of the man who fears the Lord) And his righteousness endures forever.
   (112:6 )The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. (See Malachi 3:16)
   (112:10) The wicked will see [it] (the Rapture) and be grieved;

How Long? (Psalms 13, 63, 113)
The Tribulation and the activities of the Anti-Christ seem to be wearing on the people of Israel.

1. (13:1) How long, O LORD?
   
2. (63:1) My soul thirsts for You;
   (63:8) My soul clings to you (New International Version)
   However, they still praise the Lord. Psalm 113 opens and closes with praise.
   
3. (113:1) Praise the LORD!
   (113:9) Praise the LORD!

The Abomination of Desolation (Psalms 14, 64, 114)
Although there are four praises before and after this grouping, there is no praise in any of Psalms 14, 64, or 114. During the mid-point of the Tribulation years, the “prince who is to come” will stop sacrifices and offerings as prophesied in Daniel 9:27. This grouping represents a dark, evil time during the Tribulation, and “the earth trembles” (!?!).

1. (14:1) The fool has said in his heart, “[There is] no God.”
   
2. (64:2) Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked,
   
3. (114:7) Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob.

God’s Answers to the Righteous (Psalms 15, 65, 115)
In response to the Abomination of the evil man, the Lord responds to the questions of the righteous and states that the idolatry of the Abomination is worthless.

1. (15:1) LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill?
   (15:2) (Answer to the question) He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness.
   
2. (65:5) [By] awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, O God of our salvation.
   
3. (115:2) Why should the Gentiles say, “So where [is] their God?”
   (Answer to the question) (115:4) Their idols [are] silver and gold, The work of men's hands.
   (115:5-7) (They cannot speak, see, hear, smell, handle, walk nor mutter.)
   (115:8) Those who make them are like them; (Idols are worthless.)

The Lord’s Refuge (Psalms 16, 66, 116)
The Revelation (chapter 12:6 and 12:14) and the prophet Isaiah tell us that a remnant of Israel will be led to a place of refuge during the last half of the Tribulation. Isaiah says that Israel will not leave in haste, because the Lord will go before them and will be their rear guard. (Isaiah 52:12) These Psalms seem to speak of the answer to Israel’s prayer for refuge from the Tribulation.

1. (16:1) Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge.
   (16:6) The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.
   
2. (66:19) [But] certainly God has heard [me]; He has attended to the voice of my prayer.
   
3. (116:1) I love the LORD, because He has heard my voice [and] my supplications.
   (116:3) The pains of death surrounded me,
   (116:6) The LORD preserves the simplehearted; He saved me. (New International Version)

The Coming Final Harvest (Psalms 17, 67, 117)
At the culmination of the Tribulation, Jesus will return as King of kings and Lord of lords. This will also be the great Harvest spoken of in the Revelation chapter 14. The prophets describe how the Messiah, whom we know to be Jesus, will rule ALL the nations. This grouping tells of that great Day of the Lord.

1. (17:8) Keep me as the apple of Your eye; (The Lord is very jealous of Zion. (Zechariah 8:2) “For he who touches you touches the apple of His eye.” (Zechariah 2:8))
   (17:11) They have now surrounded us in our steps; They have set their eyes, crouching down to the earth,
   (17:12) As a lion is eager to tear his prey, And like a young lion lurking in secret places.
   (17:13) Arise, O LORD, Confront him, cast him down; Deliver my life from the wicked with Your sword,
   
2. Psalm 67 begins with a modification to the priestly blessing.
   (67:1) God be merciful to us and bless us, [and] cause His face to shine upon us,
   (67:4) Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! For You shall judge the people righteously, and govern the nations on earth.
   (67:6) [Then] the earth shall yield her increase (harvest).
   
3. (117:1) Praise the LORD, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples!
   (117:2) For His merciful kindness is great toward us, and the truth of the LORD [endures] forever. Praise the LORD!

Description of Deliverance and Victory (Psalms 18, 68, 118)
The Psalms of this last grouping are all longer than most of the other Psalms. And they all have an interesting characteristic in common; they all speak of events in the past tense, as if they had already occurred. The previous grouping represented the last year of the Tribulation, and this grouping shows the result of the Final Battle and Victory.

1. (18:2) The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
   And then the past tense . . .
   (18:6) In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple,
   (18:7) Then the earth shook and trembled; because He was angry.
   (18:12) His thick clouds passed with hailstones and coals of fire.
   (18:17) He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.
   (18:43) You have made me (Israel - see Isaiah 60:4-5) the head of the nations; a people I have not known shall serve me.
   
2. (68:1) Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered; let those also who hate Him flee before Him.
   (68:2) Let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
   (68:3) But let the righteous be glad;
   And then the past tense . . .
   (68:7) O God, when You went out before Your people,
   (68:8) The earth shook;
   (68:12) “Kings of armies flee, they flee, and she (Israel?) who remains at home divides the spoil.”
   (68:17) The chariots of God [are] twenty thousand, [even] thousands of thousands; (a picture of the Lord in battle.)
   (68:18) You have ascended on high, You have led captivity captive;
   (68:24) They have seen Your procession, O God,
   
3. (118:1, 29) (first and last verses) Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for [He is] good! For His mercy [endures] forever.
   And then the past tense . . .
   (118:10) All nations surrounded me,
   (118:12) They surrounded me like bees;
   (118:13) You (the enemy) pushed me violently, that I might fall, but the LORD helped me.
   (118:14) And He has become my salvation.
   (118:22) The stone [which] the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This verse shows the Lord Jesus who will be the King of kings and Lord of lords. When Jesus returns to claim those offices, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord! May His name be praised forever!