Episode Psalm 88--A Most Gut-wrenching Psalm
What is the most honest thing you can say to God right now and is it okay to say it? We all experience difficult seasons in our lives, and sometimes they last a really long time. This seems to be the case for Heman, the author of Psalm 88 and a worship leader of Israel. How does he respond to God? Well, it's rather raw, and perhaps a bit uncomfortable, but it's honest. And there could be an example in this gut-wrenching Psalm for us too—of how we can respond to God when the worst happens. So buckle up, and join us for a hard conversation about hard days, and discover the gift God gives us—the invitation to be honest.
Chapter 1
Do you feel like you can be totally honest with God, even when you’re consumed with anguish? How do you think He might respond to your honesty? In our Discover the Word series called “Psalm 88—A Most Gut-Wrenching Psalm”, Daniel Ryan Day leads Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Vivian Mabuni to discover what this Psalm of lament tells us about being honest with God. Join us in this chapter to explore the importance of the history of Psalm 88
Chapter 2
Can you think of any sad worship songs, what would they communicate? Join our Discover the Word group as they continue exploring Psalm 88, which is like a gut-wrenching song. Join us in this chapter to discover how the writer begins Psalm 88 and what that approach tells us about the kind of God who’s listening. Uncover why his approach is important to our study about being honest with God
Chapter 3
Have you faced trouble that seemed to take over your whole being or that seemed to persist without end? The author of Psalm 88 knows that feeling and shares it with gut-wrenching honesty. Join Discover the Word hosts Daniel, Bill, Elisa, and Vivian in this chapter to discuss how the honesty of Psalm 88 can shape our relationship with God.
Chapter 4
When we experience hardship, we usually want to find the quickest way out, don’t we? In this chapter, our Discover the Word team discusses how hardship can challenge our faith in God. Join us to explore how the gut-wrenching Psalm 88 gives us a model for our frustration. You may be surprised to consider not moving past lament too quickly.
Chapter 5
How do you feel about happy endings, do you expect them, are they realistic? In the conclusion of our Discover the Word series called “Psalm 88—A Most Gut-Wrenching Psalm”, we’ll explore its unusual unhappy ending. Join us to discover something unexpected about God in these difficulties and why it’s helpful for us today.
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