Psalms
In preparation for our Advent study of Spirituals, we took a general look at the book of Psalms.
The book of Psalms is a hymnal that includes hymns for many purposes: personal and community prayer and praise, confession, lamentation, remembering history, wedding celebrations, pilgrimages . . .
The book of Psalms links beauty to God's dwelling place and holiness. This is a very different perspective on beauty than our society often presents us.
In reading the Psalms we can notice the many motivations for the Psalmists to worship. These motivations might also inspire our worship.
A Psalm writer's job description:
1. reflect on experience through the framework of relationship with God
2. speak relevantly
3. through worshiping creatively, be a catalyst for the worship of others
The book of Psalms is a hymnal that includes hymns for many purposes: personal and community prayer and praise, confession, lamentation, remembering history, wedding celebrations, pilgrimages . . .
The book of Psalms links beauty to God's dwelling place and holiness. This is a very different perspective on beauty than our society often presents us.
In reading the Psalms we can notice the many motivations for the Psalmists to worship. These motivations might also inspire our worship.
A Psalm writer's job description:
1. reflect on experience through the framework of relationship with God
2. speak relevantly
3. through worshiping creatively, be a catalyst for the worship of others
posted by Charles Hulin at 9:37 AM
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