Episode How to Read the Psalms | Week 5
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 21
When we pray for the same thing over and over, after a while, we wonder whether God will ever answer. But today on Discover the Word, we look at a time when God finally answered Israel’s pleas to end their exile. It’s a moment of joy described in Psalm 107. Join us for the fifth and final week of the series, “How to Read the Psalms,” today on Discover the Word!
Chapter 22
No one except Jesus has ever followed God’s law perfectly. Yet even in our imperfection, God is always with us. Today on Discover the Word, the team will dig into Psalm 119, a poem that describes both the struggle and the desire to follow God’s path. Another helpful discussion on “How to Read the Psalms,” today on Discover the Word!
Chapter 23
In times of trouble, we often try to rely on our own strength. But there’s a supernatural source of help available to every child of God! Today on Discover the Word, our team considers the role of God as our helper whenever we’re in need. Take your seat at the table and join the discussion, today on Discover the Word!
Chapter 24
Right now, the world is plagued with sin and corruption. But the Bible promises that one day, our pain and sorrow will be washed away. Today on Discover the Word, we look forward to the day when God will make all things right. Tune in for another conversation on the psalms, today on Discover the Word!
Chapter 25
The story of Jesus is woven all throughout Scripture, from the very first pages through the very end. And today on Discover the Word, we find hints of Jesus in the book of Psalms. Don’t miss the conclusion of the series, “How to Read the Psalms,” today on Discover the Word!