Greetings leaders,
The book of Psalms is more than a book of songs. Referred by Martin Luther as a “mini-bible”, the Psalms reflects on the emotional and spiritual struggles of the God’s people while in wait for the coming Messiah. In the Psalms, the Holy Spirit inspired what John Calvin describes as “all the griefs, sorrows, fears, misgivings, hopes, care … all the disquieting emotion with which the minds of men are wont”. While we read and sing the Psalms, we see psalms that are psalms of lament and we are invited to share in that lament, reflecting on the cost of sin that lead to psalms of confession. But as we read psalms of praise, we are also invited to respond with thanks to God, who is worthy of praise, and for the Messiah (King Jesus) in whom all hope and salvation is found.
A big thanks to Michael Strickland for the work he put into this discussion guide that serves us well as we take a look at this marvelous book.
We have two weeks left in our Equip series as we take time to study the Church and evangelism. Please continue to point your groups towards these opportunities for equipping us in our growth. http://www.citychurchtallahassee.com/equip-classes
We are extremely thankful for you all!
Gratefully,
Joe and Kaylan