Psalms

By Rose Publishing

Enrich Your Understanding of the Book of Psalms with Rose’s Psalms ebook. Explore this most beloved book, by learning the who, what, when and where about these favorite Bible passages. Discover the 10 different types of Psalms from Psalms of Lament to Psalms of Thanksgiving, and learn how to effectively read these beautiful scriptures. This Psalms Bible study covers the basics everyone should know in order to fully unlock, appreciate, and learn from these heart-filled cries.

• Includes a great background summary of the Book of Psalms
• Covers the 5 major and 5 minor Types of Bible Psalms
• Explains 3 key characteristics of Hebrew poetry
• Provides 3 practical ways of reading the Book of Psalms
• Features helpful charts that give tons of facts at a glance
• Shares insightful commentary on popular Psalms, such as Psalm 13, 23, and 100

Check Out These 6 Fantastic Features of The Psalm Bible Study

1. Includes a great background summary of the Book of Psalms, covering the—
   • Cultural and Historical Background of the Book of Psalms
   • Authors of Psalms from David to Korah and more!
   • Dates of the Psalms
   • Structure and division of the Psalms into specific collections/books.
   • Purpose of biblical Psalms
2. Covers the 5 major and 5 minor Types of Bible Psalms: Most of the time we read the psalms in a devotional way. But, sometimes we may want to explore a given psalm more deeply. Knowing the type or genre of a Psalm sheds light upon its purpose and meaning. This handy ebook describes the different types of Psalms and gives sample verses for each, such as the hymn of praise, psalms of lament, songs of thanksgiving, and more. Perfect for Bible study, adult Sunday school lessons, and homeschool curriculum.
3. Explains 3 Key Characteristics of Hebrew Poetry: Learn how to read, experience, and appreciate the Psalms as beautiful poetry. In this section, the Psalms ebook describes, explains, and provides examples of the different types of poetic techniques used, such as terseness and parallelism. Find out the 3 different types of parallelism used throughout the Psalms and how they affect the Psalms meaning.
4. Provides 3 practical ways to read the Book of Psalms: Learn 3 ways to read the Psalms and the unique benefits for each method. Includes how to read it devotionally, theologically, and communally.
5. Features helpful Psalms Comparison Charts that Give Tons of Facts at a Glance: This ebook includes visual aids that give you loads of information at a glance. Includes handy charts on how the Psalms were collected into different books, how the Psalms foreshadowed the coming of Jesus Christ, and more!
6. Shares insightful commentary on popular Psalms, such as Psalm 13, Psalm 23, and Psalm 100: Gives a brief explanation and commentary on some of the most popular Psalms. Plus, it gives key historical insights on each and shows how to apply the Psalms to our lives today.

The book of Psalms can transform our minds by teaching us new and exciting things about our awesome God; it can transform our hearts by giving us words to understand strong and complex feelings; and it can transform our spirits by pointing us to the right way to praise God through our words and actions. Learn more the beloved Psalms with this amazing study!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Release date: Oct 9, 2013
• ISBN: 9781596369818

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Psalms

Central to the Lives of God’s People

In the psalms, we find words that express the deepest longings of our hearts: the aching of our souls when we experience loss, the exuberant joy of knowing ourselves forgiven, and the deep gratitude of God’s amazing grace. God’s people have sung, recited, memorized, and shared the psalms for thousands of years. The psalms are central in the lives of God’s people.

The psalms are songs of praise, thanksgiving, lament, wisdom, blessing, and more. They provide us with models for our own spiritual lives. When pain has robbed us of words and meaning, the psalms provide us with words to scream to God for help and solace. When joy has filled our hearts so thoroughly, the psalms help us express our gratitude and our praise to God who is the fountain of all goodness.

However, the psalms do not give us step-by-step instructions for how to pray and give praise to God. Instead, the psalms show us how to praise and pray. As the fourth-century theologian Athanasius famously wrote, "Most of Scripture speaks to us; the Psalms speak for us."

The book of Psalms is for all of God’s people. Although the psalms are important for our individual spiritual lives, they are the songs and prayers of a community, God’s community. If we are to engage in the life of the kingdom of God, we must learn the language, the character, and the values of the kingdom of God.

The psalms are filled with teachings about God: who God is and how