How to Read the Psalms

We all have different experiences with the Psalms; sometimes we read them and think, “huh?” You may love the depth of emotion and vulnerability, or maybe you avoid them altogether. So, what do we do with them? How do we read and understand 150 chapters compiled over 1,000 years? In this episode, our Spiritual Formation Pastors, Angela Ekstrum, Casey Shirley, and Blake Zimmerman, explain the structure and history of the Psalms, the practices of lament and gratitude, and teach us how to approach reading scripture meditatively so that we can ultimately understand more about God and ourselves.  

Shownotes: 

Blake Zimmernman Sermon: When Prayer Becomes Real https://youtu.be/JUCyp0zSxNI 

Abraham’s Silence by Richard Middleton: https://rb.gy/qzdo3f

Richard Middleton Lecture: “The Importance of Lament in the Life of Faith” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjIpR1SXGO4

Bible Project Video: The Book of Psalms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpny22k_7uk

Watch the podcast in video form: https://youtu.be/k2L318cNf2A

Read our Blog: https://churchonthemove.com/how-to-read-the-psalms