As the study of the Book of Psalms continues, we look into the following: Psalms 105--107--These are about Israel's history, but how are they also OUR history? What do these also show about the nature of God?Psalm 109--What does this prophecy about Judas Iscariot also teach us?Psalm 110--Jesus quotes this to the Pharisees. What was … Continue reading Podcast: Psalms 105–107, 109, 110, 116, 117, 119
Podcast: Psalms 78, 86, 88, 90, 91, 102, 103
In this group of psalms: Where do we find the definition of "praises"?Which psalm is especially helpful to share with those in hospitals or nursing homes?Which one is almost all a lament, with no resolution at the end?We consider--how do we number our days?Which is a helpful psalm to read when you are afraid? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=24044181
Podcast: Psalms 57, 62, 68, 71
As we look into these psalms, we consider the following: How do we observe the human ego asserting itself in Psalms?What is it that provides truth and comfort?Where is it that life is truly found?How should we think about the study of other religions? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=24011004
Podcast: Psalms 33–51
In this episode, we consider the following: What is the task of the Christian?How can we be patient? What is a helpful refrain from the psalms that we would do well to remember?Where do we find parts of psalm 51 in the liturgy? Where is our starting point for connecting with others and sharing the good news … Continue reading Podcast: Psalms 33–51
In the valley of the shadow …
Are you taking care of someone who is approaching the end of their life in the body in this world, or do you know someone who is? What is that like? How could it be made better? Is the approach of the end of our life in the body in this world a time of … Continue reading In the valley of the shadow …
Podcast: Psalms 20–32
This episode focuses especially on the following: Psalm 22--The most Messianic of all the psalmsPsalm 23--What are helpful partner Bible passages to read along with this psalm?Psalm 25--There are some rich verses in this psalm that are especially worth memorizingPsalm 27--Ponder how we are to wait on the LordPsalm 32--The second of the penitential psalms. … Continue reading Podcast: Psalms 20–32
Podcast: Key verses from Psalms 3-19
The psalms discussed in this episode: What are the contexts of Psalms 3 and 9?10:14—Find a description of God’s redeeming work among us12:6-8—How does God’s Word contrast with our media?14:1—Who is a fool?How do we know that Psalm 16 is a Messianic psalm?18:27—Find a description of those who are saved19:1-4—Why is the witness of nature … Continue reading Podcast: Key verses from Psalms 3-19
Podcast: Psalm 8
What does "praise" mean? Why and how do we praise God? Why are infants highlighted in verse 2? We'll go through Psalm 8 verse by verse. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=23912409
How should we pray?
Last Sunday in worship service, the prayer for the day asked that our “petitions may be pleasing” to God. Many of us say prayers often, but how much do we ask God to make us pray as we should? The lessons for last Sunday were about Abraham interceding for Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 18), being … Continue reading How should we pray?
Podcast: Psalm 6 and the Penitential Psalms
An introduction to penitential psalms—what are those? What does repentance mean? The seven penitential psalms are 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, and 143. In this episode, we go through Psalm 6 verse by verse. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=23894865