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Psalms
Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 14, 2022 (message contributor)
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1. Introduction To The Psalms
Contributed on Sep 14, 2022
We are not simply to read psalms; we are to be immersed in them so that they profoundly shape how we relate to God. The psalms are the divinely ordained way to learn devotion to our God. (Tim Keller)
Introduction to the Psalms The psalms of the Old Testament are at the heart of the spiritual experiences of Jew and Gentile believer alike. (Shelly) The book of Psalms was a manual and guide for the devotional life of Jewish believers. It came to be used as a hymnal at the temple and synagogue. ...read more
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2. Strong Roots In The Lord
Contributed on Sep 14, 2022
Psalm 1 sets the tone for the entire Psalter.
Psalm 1 - Strong Roots in the Lord Introduction 1. Psalm 1 sets the tone for the entire Psalter. “It stands as a magnificent gateway to this extraordinary ancient collection of Hebrew religious verse…It is a text of which the remaining psalms are essentially exposition.” (James Boice, via ...read more
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3. Psalm 8 The Majesty Of God
Contributed on Sep 14, 2022
Psalm 8 explores the theme of God’s majestic splendor and our puny insignificance by way of comparison.
The Majesty of God Psalm 8 Introduction Mays: Psalm 8 is the first hymn of praise in the Psalter. It is unlike any other in structure and style. It is the only hymn in the OT composed completely as a direct address to God. Stafford Wright wrote, “This psalm could be killed by a ...read more
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4. Psalm 19 The Three Books
Contributed on Sep 14, 2022
Spurgeon wrote, “In his earliest days the Psalmist, while keeping his father’s flock, had devoted himself to the study of God’s two great books - nature and Scripture.”
THE THREE BOOKS Psalm 19 Introduction Read Psalm 19 / Song This Is My Father’s World Spurgeon wrote, “In his earliest days the Psalmist, while keeping his father’s flock, had devoted himself to the study of God’s two great books - nature and Scripture.” (via Faughn) Our Psalm for today ...read more