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The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary, Psalms 101–150
Commentary from Christopher Ash Sets Out a Deeply Christian Study of Psalms 101–150
While reading Psalms, it is common for commentaries to focus on Old Testament meaning, without connecting it deeply to Christ’s fulfillment in the New Testament. By studying Scripture this way, believers miss out on the fullness of God’s word. The key to experiencing authentically Christian worship is learning a Christ-focused approach to praying and singing the Psalms.
In this thorough commentary, Christopher Ash provides a careful treatment of Psalms 101–150, examining each psalm’s significance to David and the other psalmists, to Jesus during his earthly ministry, and to the church of Christ in every age. Ash includes introductory quotations, a deep analysis of the text’s structure and vocabulary, and a closing reflection and response, along with selected quotations from older readings of the Psalms. Perfect for pastors, Bible teachers, and students, this commentary helps readers sing and pray the Psalms with Christ in view.
Exhaustive: Christopher Ash’s exegesis explores how the Psalms are quoted and echoed throughout the New Testament
Applicable and Heartfelt: Explains how a Christ-centered approach to reading the Psalms influences doctrines of prayer, prophecy, the Trinity, ecclesiology, and more
Ideal for Pastors and Serious Students of Scripture: Written for Bible teachers, Sunday school and youth leaders, and small-group leaders
While reading Psalms, it is common for commentaries to focus on Old Testament meaning, without connecting it deeply to Christ’s fulfillment in the New Testament. By studying Scripture this way, believers miss out on the fullness of God’s word. The key to experiencing authentically Christian worship is learning a Christ-focused approach to praying and singing the Psalms.
In this thorough commentary, Christopher Ash provides a careful treatment of Psalms 101–150, examining each psalm’s significance to David and the other psalmists, to Jesus during his earthly ministry, and to the church of Christ in every age. Ash includes introductory quotations, a deep analysis of the text’s structure and vocabulary, and a closing reflection and response, along with selected quotations from older readings of the Psalms. Perfect for pastors, Bible teachers, and students, this commentary helps readers sing and pray the Psalms with Christ in view.
Exhaustive: Christopher Ash’s exegesis explores how the Psalms are quoted and echoed throughout the New Testament
Applicable and Heartfelt: Explains how a Christ-centered approach to reading the Psalms influences doctrines of prayer, prophecy, the Trinity, ecclesiology, and more
Ideal for Pastors and Serious Students of Scripture: Written for Bible teachers, Sunday school and youth leaders, and small-group leaders
816 pages, Hardcover
Published July 9, 2024
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About the author
Christopher Ash
54 books82 followersChristopher Ash works for the Proclamation Trust in London as director of the Cornhill Training Course. He is also writer in residence at Tyndale House in Cambridge, and is the author of several books, including Out of the Storm: Grappling with God in the Book of Job and Teaching Romans. He is married to Carolyn and they have three sons and one daughter.
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April 23, 2025
4.5 stars for this volume, 5 stars for the whole set.
Ash does a great job consistently revealing how Christ is at the center of the Psalms- never in a way that feels forced, but always arising from the text. These volumes definitely grew my love and understanding of the Psalms, and will be my go-to resource in the future!
Ash does a great job consistently revealing how Christ is at the center of the Psalms- never in a way that feels forced, but always arising from the text. These volumes definitely grew my love and understanding of the Psalms, and will be my go-to resource in the future!
January 27, 2025
Christopher Ash, The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary, vol. 1-4 (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 2,800 pp.
The psalms breathe life into the human soul. The Holy Spirit-inspired pages of the psalter inspire hope, illuminate the mind, warm the affections, convict the heart, and move hands and feet to action. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary (vol. 1-4) by Christopher Ash is not only his magnum opus; it is a gracious gift to the church. Almost 3,000 pages of commentary are included in this four volume set.
Each chapter corresponds with one of the 150 chapters in the book of Psalms. A predictable pattern develops at the outset which includes an orientation to the material, the text which overviews the basic structure and author and a detailed commentary, and a closing section of reflection and response.
The core of each chapter is the commentary, which includes pertinent observations and interpretative decisions that are biblically driven and informed. The author utilizes the best scholarship and includes citations from a wide range of evangelical theologians and pastors.
What is most striking about Ash’s work is his relentless pursuit of Christ in the text. The hermeneutical strategy is never forced (which is always something I am sensitive to). Rather, the author naturally draws readers to Christ and guides them on a biblical path whose aim is to glorify God in all things. In the end, this work is not only Christocentric; it is an invitation to worship!
I thank God for Christopher Ash’s fine work and trust that he will receive a wide readership and enhance the understanding of Christ-followers around the world.
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review.
The psalms breathe life into the human soul. The Holy Spirit-inspired pages of the psalter inspire hope, illuminate the mind, warm the affections, convict the heart, and move hands and feet to action. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary (vol. 1-4) by Christopher Ash is not only his magnum opus; it is a gracious gift to the church. Almost 3,000 pages of commentary are included in this four volume set.
Each chapter corresponds with one of the 150 chapters in the book of Psalms. A predictable pattern develops at the outset which includes an orientation to the material, the text which overviews the basic structure and author and a detailed commentary, and a closing section of reflection and response.
The core of each chapter is the commentary, which includes pertinent observations and interpretative decisions that are biblically driven and informed. The author utilizes the best scholarship and includes citations from a wide range of evangelical theologians and pastors.
What is most striking about Ash’s work is his relentless pursuit of Christ in the text. The hermeneutical strategy is never forced (which is always something I am sensitive to). Rather, the author naturally draws readers to Christ and guides them on a biblical path whose aim is to glorify God in all things. In the end, this work is not only Christocentric; it is an invitation to worship!
I thank God for Christopher Ash’s fine work and trust that he will receive a wide readership and enhance the understanding of Christ-followers around the world.
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review.
November 30, 2024
This is a unique commentary on Psalms 101 to 150.
Ash spends time looking at the place of each song in the entire Psalter, its relationship to other psalms, and then focuses on understanding the psalm in the life and work of Christ. Ash sees Christ as our chief worship leader, and encourages us to sing the psalms as his people.
This would be a great addition to other commentaries on the psalms.
Ash spends time looking at the place of each song in the entire Psalter, its relationship to other psalms, and then focuses on understanding the psalm in the life and work of Christ. Ash sees Christ as our chief worship leader, and encourages us to sing the psalms as his people.
This would be a great addition to other commentaries on the psalms.
October 17, 2025
Excellent on Songs of Ascent
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