Episode How to Read the Psalms | Week 2
The Psalms are not a random collection of ancient poems, but are an intentionally organized testimony of a faithful God who hears all who cry out to him in praise or pain, wisdom or confusion, in confidence or doubt. The narrative arc of this anthology is not only about past movements of God in Israel, but offers future promises about where all of Creation is headed—toward a new reality where we dwell with God and he with us, forever. In this series, we will be exploring an anthology that tells a bigger story than its individual parts. This anthology is not made up of poems from one person, but includes poems from several different authors. It includes poems that cover different time periods and poems that were written in different locations and even countries. Yet this collection of poems has a very specific theme and structure, and the overall anthology tells a story—a very important story—a surprising story.
Chapter 6
One of the most useful tools in a teacher’s toolbox is repetition. It usually takes a few different attempts, said in different ways, to get a lesson to stick. And today on Discover the Word, we will discuss how the psalmists used repetition and a literary device called parallelism. Join us for the series, “How to Read the Psalms,” today on Discover the Word!
Chapter 7
We live in a time when unlimited information is at our fingertips. Generally, no encyclopedia collections or trips to the library are needed! But sometimes it feels that as knowledge grows, wisdom seems to shrink. Today on Discover the Word, we will explore the wisdom found in the book of Psalms. Take a seat at the table, today for Discover the Word!
Chapter 8
In recent years, there’s been a lot of hype from time to time about royal weddings and royal babies. But in ancient Israel, God’s people were anxiously awaiting the arrival of a great king as well. Today on Discover the Word, we look at what the royal psalms teach us about the one true King, Jesus Christ. Tune in today to Discover the Word!
Chapter 9
It’s hard to go a day without thinking about all the world’s problems. Spend too much time dwelling on it, and it’s easy to start feeling helpless and depressed. Today on Discover the Word, the team shows how psalms of lament can help us cope with our sadness and restore our hope. Join the conversation today on Discover the Word!
Chapter 10
It’s been said that the night is darkest just before dawn. And in a similar way, many songs of lament are eventually replaced by songs of praise. Today on Discover the Word, we look at some liturgical psalms and consider how they inspire praise and thanksgiving. Join us for the series, “How to Read the Psalms,” today on Discover the Word!