Insights from the Book of Psalms

 

Outline of Online Service 13^th March 2022

The Book of Psalms  1 Chron 16:7

Hymn 123:  Relationship with God

The Lord’s Prayer  (Luke 11:2-4)

Psalm 106:1-5 – God’s Greatness

Presentation:  Insights from the Book of Psalms

 

Bible Readings:

Offerings of Thanksgiving to God:  1 Chronicles 16:1-36

Understanding God’s Word:  Nehemiah 8:1-12

The Scriptures Must be Fulfilled:  Luke 24:44-53

Summary of Readings

·                    The Bible has 66 Books, written by 40 authors over 1500 years

·                    Like the Bible, The Book of Psalms itself was written by many authors; it is thought to have been compiled by Ezra after the Captivity

·                    The Book of Psalms contains the middle chapter (Psalm 117) and middle verses (Psalm 103:1-2) of the Bible

·                    The Book provides insights into how people felt, especially after key Biblical events, and the Sections confirm a continuing relationship with God across changing societies and cultures

·                    The Psalms provide support, comfort and instruction for emotional needs in our relationship with God, and with other people

·                    The tools in Psalms show us how to cope with life’s issues, as we seek eventually “to dwell in the house of the Lord  forever” (Psalm 23) – either with a spiritual house in the resurrection, or a physical house should our spirit and soul and body become the temple of God at Jesus Christ’s return. 

Hymn 118 – Tune 111:  A Tried and Proved Refuge 

Message

Hymn 32 – Tune 34:  Holding the Promise of Life

Doxology