PA Bible: Study Night

Psalms: The Songs of Ascents

In this episode, we'll be looking at the psalms of ascents, those songs which were prescribed to be sung by Israel as they travelled up towards Jerusalem for the major feasts of the Jewish calendar.

Psalms: Hallel

In this episode, we'll look at the Hallel, the songs of praise to Yahweh. Together we'll read these songs of corporate worship to Yahweh, sung by the people of Israel during pilgrimages or feasts, times of remembrance and reflection all to the glory of God.

Psalms: Historical (Remember)

In this episode, we'll look at a historical psalm which reminds Israel of their covenant with Yahweh, who He is and who they are. We are reminded to remember the faithfulness of Yahweh and assured that he remembers, though humans often forget.

Psalms: Cries for Justice

In this episode, we'll look at psalms that cry to God for justice and judgement. In our outrage and indignation, we must do as the psalmists do: cry to God and leave all retribution to him.

Psalms: Darkness

In this episode, we'll look at a unique psalm that does not have a resolution for the despair and anguish of the psalmist, teaching us that in times of great darkness, there may not be a resolution yet, but our despair and turmoil can and should still be directed towards God.

Psalms: Why Are You Cast Down O My Soul?

In this episode, we'll look at two psalms 42 and 43, which teach us about talking to our hearts in times of trouble, remind us that these times are but for a season, and to hope in God.

Psalms: From Weeping to Joy

In this episode, we'll continue our look at the psalms of lament, and see that we are not alone in our suffering and tribulation, but that God knows the hearts of men, and has paved a path for His people through weeping to joy.

Psalms: Lament, the Language of Suffering

In this episode, we start a mini-series on the language of suffering in the psalms - the psalms of lament, and how we can engage well with suffering and righty bring our prayer and focus in these situations to God.

Psalms: Repentance and Forgiveness

In this episode, we will look through the psalms and see what they teach us about repentance and confession of sins, and forgiveness granted to us because we have confessed the savior from sin.

Psalms: Praise the LORD!

In this episode, we look at the last verse of the psalter, and see that through journey of ups and downs, highs and lows, the place to land is "Praise the Lord!"