Episode How to Read the Psalms | Week 4
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 16
Life is rarely easy in the moment. But over time, we can look back and see God’s provision in difficult seasons. Today on Discover the Word, the team will continue the series called, “How to Read the Psalms,” by looking at a psalm that reminds us of God’s faithful and steadfast love. Join us today for Discover the Word!
Chapter 17
Some burdens are carried alone, while others are shared in community. But in either circumstance, we can trust God to be faithful. Today on Discover the Word, we will discuss how the psalms capture Israel’s collective triumphs and sorrows. Don’t miss the conversation, today on Discover the Word!
Chapter 18
Sometimes, people lose their homes because of a natural disaster. Other times, it’s the result of an unexpected hardship in life. But today on Discover the Word, we are reminded that our home is not in any physical location, but with the Lord. Hear a powerful conversation about a psalm that expresses trust in God while in exile, today on Discover the Word!
Chapter 19
Not every situation in life is guaranteed to have a happy ending. But that doesn’t mean contentment is out of reach. Today on Discover the Word, the team will talk about why we can still praise God for His goodness, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Take your seat at the table, today for Discover the Word!
Chapter 20
There’s no doubt that the world is flawed on a major scale. So, is there any hope that the future will be any better? Today on Discover the Word, we look at Israel’s communal confession of brokenness, and their plea for redemption. Join us for another study in the psalms, today on Discover the Word!