Learning to Love the Psalms

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The book of Psalms is one of the greatest treasures that God has given to His people. Through these sacred poems, the Lord has given us a rich songbook and a divinely inspired guide for our prayers. In this series, respected scholar W. Robert Godfrey provides an overview of the Psalms with the specific goal of learning to love them through a study of their themes, structure, and beauty.

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God Is All
12. God Is All
July 5, 2017
The closing psalms create a crescendo of praise to which the entire book has been leading. In the twelfth part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey concludes his survey through the Psalms by taking a close look at the celebration of God's goodness in Psalm 145.
Psalm 127: The Lord's Beloved
11. Psalm 127: The Lord's Beloved
July 5, 2017
One of only two psalms attributed to Solomon, Psalm 127 points to Christ, our King. In the eleventh part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey expounds on this psalm, showing us that we can find true rest and peace in the Lord.
Psalm 94: Comfort from the Future
10. Psalm 94: Comfort from the Future
July 5, 2017
We should not dread God's discipline. Rather, we should rejoice in it. In the tenth part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey reminds us from Psalm 94 that the Lord's loving discipline is actually a comfort to Christians.
Psalms 91 & 93: God Is Protector & King
9. Psalms 91 & 93: God Is Protector & King
July 5, 2017
The Lord is near to His people as their refuge and dwelling place. In the ninth part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey visits two psalms of comfort that teach us where to turn in times of crisis.
Psalm 81: The Word at the Center
8. Psalm 81: The Word at the Center
July 5, 2017
Out of all 150 psalms, which is the most important? In the eighth part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey makes a case for the psalm located at the book's center, reviewing its themes to point out how they ultimately center on Jesus Christ.
Psalm 77: Questions in Grief
7. Psalm 77: Questions in Grief
July 5, 2017
What do you do when you're in distress? In the seventh part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey looks at a psalm of profound comfort that reveals an appropriate response to God in our times of trouble.
Psalm 52: The Psalms & History
6. Psalm 52: The Psalms & History
July 5, 2017
Numerous psalms are closely tied to specific historical events, and knowing this history is important if we are to interpret such psalms rightly. In the sixth part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey examines Psalm 52 to give us a thought-provoking look into the life of David.
Psalms 49 & 50: All the World & All the People
5. Psalms 49 & 50: All the World & All the People
July 5, 2017
God's wisdom is far greater than the wisdom of the world. In the fifth part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey explores what Psalms 49 and 50 have to tell us about the wisdom and worship of God.
Psalms 26 & 39: Peculiar Psalms
4. Psalms 26 & 39: Peculiar Psalms
July 5, 2017
On the surface, some psalms appear to contradict other portions of Scripture. In the fourth part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey explains what we should do when a psalm challenges or disturbs us.
Psalm 11: The Power of Poetry
3. Psalm 11: The Power of Poetry
July 5, 2017
Through all the drama and difficulties of this life, the Lord remains on His throne. In the third part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey walks us through Psalm 11, which exhibits many of the powerful characteristics of Hebrew poetry.
Introduction (Part 1): Attractions & Difficulties
1. Introduction (Part 1): Attractions & Difficulties
July 5, 2017
Christians of earlier generations had a deep-rooted connection to the Psalms. In the first part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey urges us to read the book of Psalms and explains how it is uniquely helpful in the Christian life.
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The book of Psalms is one of the greatest treasures that God has given to His people. Through these sacred poems, the Lord has given us a rich songbook and a divinely inspired guide for our prayers. In this series, respected scholar W. Robert Godfrey provides an overview of the Psalms with the specific goal of learning to love them through a study of their themes, structure, and beauty.

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    July 5, 2017