Reading the Psalms

Dan•www.readingthepsalms.com

Religion & Spirituality

Poetry comes alive when read aloud! Let’s look at Bible poetry together.

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Episodes

Psalm 4 — When feeling disconnected from the world

David’s disconnect drives him to speak to God.

Mar 17, 2025•5 min

Psalm 3 — Even a king may struggle

Struggling under the threat of an enemy, David reaches out to God.

Mar 12, 2025•5 min

Psalm 2 — The Lord Laughs

We see the Lord’s authority and power by his ability to laugh at foolish attempts to overthrow his rule.

Mar 05, 2025•5 min

Psalm 1 — Beautiful Pictures

This psalm invites us to enjoy all of the psalms. Nourished by meditating on God’s word, we will grow strong and green.

Mar 04, 2025•4 min

Psalm 150 — If you have breath, praise God

What a beautiful and fitting end to a beautiful collection of songs.

Feb 27, 2025•5 min

Psalm 149 — Praise in Meekness

We are called to praise in meekness.

Feb 25, 2025•6 min

Psalm 148 — Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah

If God made you, what should you do?

Feb 19, 2025•6 min

Psalm 147 — God knows the whole universe

Praise God for his knowledge & understanding. Thank God for words of praise.

Feb 17, 2025•7 min

Psalm 146 — Don’t set your hope on world leaders

When we set our hope in world leaders, we will often be discouraged. When we set our hope in God, regardless of the discouragement that comes our way, we will be blessed.

Feb 12, 2025•4 min

Psalm 145 — God is Near

God is near to those who praise him in truth.

Feb 10, 2025•8 min

Psalm 144 — Trust that God will lift you up

We can trust that God will lift us out of this life’s mess.

Feb 06, 2025•6 min

Psalm 143 — God’s Judgment and Salvation

God is severe and good.

Feb 04, 2025•6 min

Psalm 142 — Crying in a Cave

Even when deep in darkness, we can trust in God’s light.

Jan 31, 2025•5 min

Psalm 141 — Prayer to Protect our Hearts

Enemies may hurt us by enticing us to follow in their steps.

Jan 23, 2025•6 min

Psalm 140 — The Strength in our Salvation

Enemies, abusers, bullies and scoffers are real; God promised to be our strength against them.

Jan 20, 2025•6 min

Psalm 139 — Wonder before Certainty

A psalm of our wonder before the certainty of God.

Jan 17, 2025•8 min

Psalm 138 — On High, yet Listening to Us

Though the Lord be on high, yet he has respect unto the lowly.

Jan 13, 2025•5 min

Psalm 137 — Harsh Words for Hard Times

Try to read the whole Bible, not just the parts that feel good.

Jan 08, 2025•5 min

Psalm 136 — Praise for God’s Enduring Mercy

Let us praise God together.

Jan 06, 2025•8 min

Psalm 135 — Excited to Praise God

God loves his people, saves his people and blesses his people. His people should be excited to praise him.

Jan 01, 2025•7 min

Psalm 134 — A Simple Little Psalm

I said “silly little psalm”, meaning “simple little psalm”. Yet, it’s so small and simple, even a silly little child could learn it. It isn’t silly, but it is special.

Dec 30, 2024•2 min