Psalms Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: An Ancient Challenge to Get Serious About Your Prayer and Worship

by Sandra L. Richter

Experience fresh connections to contemporary worship and devotional practices in this eight-session video-based study of Psalms with Bible scholar Sandra Richter (streaming video included).

The book of Psalms is well-known and well-worn. It is the Old Testament book most often quoted in the New Testament, and its quotations can be found everywhere from John Milton to Star Trek to Congressional speeches. Why so much attention? The Church Father Athanasius said it best—most of Scripture speaks to us, but the Book of Psalms speaks for us.

This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience,

An individual access code to stream all eight video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and study sections.Illuminated manuscript activities.In-depth breakdown of specific psalms.The Book of Psalms Study (part of the Epic of Eden series) will open up the poetry and prayers of Scripture in a whole new and deeply sensitive way. Learning from Professor Richter's crystal-clear teaching, you'll

How you can trust God with all your grief, anger, praise, fear, and hope.How and why the people of Israel used the Psalms in worship.Why the book of Psalms is critical in our devotional lives today.How the Psalms can deepen your prayer life.Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

222 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 22, 2021

About the author

Sandra L. Richter (PhD, Harvard University) is Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College and a member of the Committee for Biblical Translation for the NIV. Her scholarly publications include an array of technical studies on the history, society, and economy of the Hebrew Bible, but she is best known in the church for her work The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament and her riveting DVD curriculums designed for those serious about their faith.

Reviews

[Wendy Huffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably my favorite book of the Bible (I know I’m not being very original in that statement, but I suppose it’s a favorite for so many for good reason!).
I like this statement: most of the books of the Bible speak TO you; but the psalms speak FOR you. How many, many times I have cried those laments; I have heart-swelled with the praise of those psalms for His inestimable attributes; I have bent my heart with the psalmist in profound thankfulness.
Yes. This is my favorite book of the Bible. Well, my top five. Or my top 66. I love His Word.
But Psalms is special.
And this little study of psalms was a beautiful way to spend my morning these last few weeks. I have learned things I didn’t know. I have been strengthened by remembering. I have been heartened by new perspective.

I have enjoyed this study very much.

[Chelsea Rutt · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wasn’t sure how to rate this one because Sandy is GREAT and it’d be the coolest thing to sit in one of her classes. I went into this (without really reading the description) thinking that we’d cover all of the psalms, and I was like in 8 sessions?? Ok! Her context and narrative were really interesting and helpful in understanding the psalms we worked through. Some of it felt disjointed though, ergo the three stars. I’d be game for another study by Sandy especially if it’s a video study.

[James R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Theology

Sandy does a great job in all her work books. I would recommend editing out all the references to the scamdemic. I hope California doesn’t have a negative influence on her.

[Heather Begin · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT