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The book of Psalms is a beautiful, emotional expression of humankind to God. This Bible study will help you develop a new appreciation for the Bible and for God.
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“Lord, teach us to pray.”
The book of Psalms is an answer to that prayer, leading those who study it into new emotional depth in their prayer and their daily lives.
Your prayers will be enriched and you will acquire a richer revelation of the God who invites you into a lifelong conversation.
• Personal study between meetings
• 10 sessions
• Includes resource recommendations and a “How to Use This Study" section
Psalms
ISBN-13:
9781615211197
Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.5
Cover: Paperback
112
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Wonderful Study Guide
The book of Psalms in the Old Testament has long been a favorite book of mine. I love to read it when I need encouragement, an "uplifting" in my spirit or words of wisdom for a friend in despair.
I was excited to review this study guide in the Life Change Series: A life-changing encounter with God's Word from the book of PSALMS. The book begins with a short chapter on how to use this study. Then there are ten lessons in which you are given scriptures in Psalms to study. There is a place to write your thoughts after given questions in the book. This study guide is great for personal use but can also be used in a small group study. After each lesson small group questions are given for discussion.
I found this study to be a nice study for understanding the Psalms. It is not a study for each chapter in Psalms. In fact, the first lesson begins with Psalms 19:1-6: Prayers of Worship and Praise, then proceeds to take you through the whole 19th chapter.
Lesson 2 is a mixture of verses from Psalms and John: Prayers of Confessions and Acknowledgement.
Lesson 3 is a study of Prayers of Intercession and Supplication, A study of Psalm 5:1-3, Psalm 21: 1-2, Psalm 91: 14-16 and Psalm 102:16-17.
Lesson 4 is a study of Prayers of Protection and Deliverance {I enjoyed this lesson immensely!}, Psalm 28:1-2, Psalm 3:1-4, Psalm 18:1-3Psalm 31:1-3 and Psalm 46:1-3 are used in this study.
Lesson 5 studies Prayers of Vindication and Forgiveness. Psalm 73:1-11, Psalm 73:12-15, Psalm 73:16-20and Psalm 73:21-28 are used in this study.
Lesson 6 is Prayers of Renewal and Restoration using Psalm 23:1-3, Psalm 23:4, Psalm 23:5 and Psalm 23:6,
Lesson 7 is a great study on Prayer: Looking to the Past, Planning for the Future. Psalm 90:1-6, Psalm 90:7-9, Psalm 10-12, and Psalm 90:13-17 are the scriptures used in this study.
Lesson 8 is the study of Prayer the Apparent Silence of God. Psalm 10:1-2, 17-18; Psalm 13:1-6;Psalm 22:1-2and Psalm 50:3-5 are studied in this lesson.
Lesson 9 Prayer and Waiting on the Lord. Psalm 27:13-14, Psalm 40:1-3, Psalm 37:3-7, and Psalm 20-22 are studied in this lesson.
Lesson 10 is a study of Prayers of Reward and Thanksgiving. Psalm 37:3-5, Psalm 58:11, Psalm 100:5, and Psalm 107:8-9 are linked together in this study.
At the ending of the book there is a list of commentaries on Psalms, concordances, dictionaries, map, Bible atlases and so much more that can enhance your study. This is a small book loaded with a wealth of information on the book of Psalms! A 5 star study guide for those who want to study parts of Psalms!
Posted by
Tammy Griffin
on
4/12/2011 7:28:25 AM
Good study for a small group
I have used a couple of the books in the Life Change series before in a small group setting, and I thought it would be really great to use Psalms for personal study.
Unfortunately, my overall response to this particular study is that I really, really need the discussion from other people to make this study of Psalms work.
Not that this isn't a good study. Over the course of ten lessons, you study a few Psalms in depth and you have almost all of the Psalms assigned in one of the lessons.
Each lesson is set up with a key verse, a lesson objective, a desired action, a list of psalms (5-40 per lesson) that fit the lesson's topic, an introductory paragraph, and then the 'meat' of the study. That study is split up into four to five sections, each focusing on a section of a psalm. Half of the lessons study one or two psalms. Half of the lessons have you studying a portion of a different Psalm each day.
The study really is great for a small group. One aspect I particularly liked with John in our small group that is also present in Psalms is the extra information segments that occur at the end of each segment. Each is a short description of something from the reading -- a cultural practice that wouldn't be familiar to modern readers, an elaboration on on concept, or something. I love these. Another point in small group study is that there are plenty of questions at different levels -- you won't discuss them all, and some would be totally inappropriate in some groups. But there are plenty of questions to choose from.
If you are looking for a personal study, my recommendation would be to get a good look at the specific book in this series that you are thinking about, and to figure out if it will work for you. John, which I did in a small group, would have worked for me on my own. Psalms does not. For this particular book, for me, I need the input of others.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Posted by
Debra
on
10/16/2010 10:11:24 AM
Psalms
I found this book a very useful study guide,.It starts out with a brief introduction to Psalms and asks the question does prayer make a difference? after using this book you will hopefully come away with the knowledge of how to pray more effectively.
In the 10 lessons i found things that i had not seen before so this book would be good for someone who is just starting out on their spiritual walk with God.It's a compact book filled with useful information.
Posted by
Pam
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10/13/2010 9:27:14 AM
Best for those new to Bible study
This Bible study divides the Psalms into ten different topics or categories, such as prayers of worship and praise, prayers of confession and acknowledgment, and so forth. Each section explores one of these themes and chooses a single Psalm from it to look at for study.
As readers are walked through these individual Psalms, the study provides 12 to 20 questions to help them reflect on the Psalm and apply it to their own lives. Though each section only looks at a single Psalm (and the study itself explores only ten of the 150 total Psalms), this set-up provides readers with an understanding of how to study each Psalm, although, admittedly there is little depth to the questions and are likely geared toward those who are new to Bible study.
The study also includes a listing all of the Psalms that fall into each specific category, which could be the most helpful part of the study guide: a way to divide up and read the Psalms on one’s own, based on category.
While the study has its merits, particularly for those who are new to Bible study, I felt that it failed to deliver the promise of, "A life-changing encounter with God’s Word…," as the subtitle reads. Because it is very brief and, to use the cliché "an inch deep and mile wide," I think it’s probably a pass for the more seasoned Bible readers who are looking for an in-depth study of the Psalms.
(I received a copy of "Psalms" for free to review through the NavPress Blogger review program.
Posted by
Elizabeth C.
on
10/3/2010 10:01:07 AM
Psalms
Psalms, from the NavPress’s LifeChange Series, helps readers better understand prayer by looking at how Biblical figures prayed. This 10-week Bible study tool is designed to be used in groups, but individuals can also benefit from it. Rather than go through the Book of Psalms in order, LifeChange categorizes psalms according to their theme. Each of the ten lessons contains scriptures, discussion questions, optional application activities, further study activities, and historical information.
This LifeChange title will not give readers an in-depth or exhaustively understanding of the Psalms, but it is thought provoking. Some of the discussion questions are overly simple. One question asks, for example, “Why is waiting on God often challenging to our patience?” Other questions are somewhat odd for discussion groups. The lesson on planning and prayer asks readers to use their family history to determine how many years they have left to live.
However, the number of stimulating activities greatly outnumbers the less than perfect ones. Some of my favorites include discussing why natural disasters are called “acts of God” but natural wonders are not. I also enjoyed the “blame percentage activity” that helps to solve grievances between people. One of my favorite features of this Bible study is the historical facts and literary analysis included with each lesson. One of which explains how the “tsinnah” and maghen” shields are metaphors for God’s protective power. While this book will not give readers a complete and extensive study of the Book of Psalms, it will lead to thoughtful reflection and discussion.
Posted by
Destiny
on
9/23/2010 5:16:41 PM
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