Episode #81-- The Book of PSALMS
If you open your Bible to the 'middle' of the book you will most likely open to the book of PSALMS. Which is, honestly, appropriate! The Jewish mind set was that your 'guts' are the SEAT of your emotions. And that is exactly what Psalms is, in a manner-- the 'guts' of the Bible. The 150 chapters of Psalms deal with the wide range of human emotions-- the 'highs', the 'lows', the 'anger', the 'depressions', the 'desires' and the 'exaltations' of our existence. Think of Psalms as a 'compilation' of songs and poems-- much like a hymnal. These 'songs' transcend cultures and generations. God gives us this book to help us relate to and understand the 'messy' emotions we feel and deal with in this life. It is honest, raw and genuine guide to understanding our relationships, our feelings... and the God who promises to guide us through life.
Book of Psalms Study Notes - if the link doesn't work in your podcast player, you can download the Podcast Notes from the blog at the bottom of the home page at Whittington.org.
