Experiencing the Psalms
a 12-week Bible study exploring the richness of the Psalter

by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson

	Introduction to the Psalms	Audio (27:39)
	Exercises to Help You Experience the Psalms	Audio (6:05)
	Experiencing the Psalms: Participant Guide (PDF, print copies free for people in your group or class)
	Psalms in Worship throughout the Centuries	Audio (15:06)
	The Imprecatory Psalms	Audio (11:46)
	References and Abbreviations
	New Testament Quotations from the Psalms
	Paintings and Artwork of David and the Psalms
	Psalms Resources Online
	Reprint Policy
1.	Psalms: Marveling at God's Creation (Psalms 8, 19, 139) Readers Theater based on Psalm 19	Audio (34:10)
2.	Psalms: Thirsting for God (Psalms 27, 42-43, 63)	Audio (28:44)
3.	Psalms: Choosing the Right Path (Psalms 1, 15, 133)	Audio (34:05)
4.	Psalms: Offering High Praises to God (Psalms 150, 95, 98)	Audio (24:18)
5.	Psalms: Crying Out for Rescue (Psalms 40, 69, 80)	Audio (42:16)
6.	Psalms: Trusting in God's Protection (Psalms 61, 91, and 121) Readers Theater based on Psalm 91	Audio (35:53)
7.	Psalms: Resting in God's Care (Psalms 16, 23, 131, 3, 31, and 46)	Audio (27:43)
8.	Psalms: Exulting in God (Psalms 57, 96, 126, and 24)	Audio (37:51)
9.	Psalms: Rejoicing in God's Character (Psalms 103, 145, and 117)	Audio (28:44)
10.	Psalms: Looking Forward to the Messiah (Psalms 2, 110, and 22)	Audio (31:32)
11.	Psalms: Finding Forgiveness and Restoration (Psalms 32 and 51)	Audio (36:03)
12.	Psalms: Giving Thanks to Our Faithful God (Psalms 100, 107, and 118)	Audio (38:03)
	Psalms: Epilogue (Psalms 46 and 119)	Audio (4:53)

Psalms discussed (by number): 1 - 2 - 3 - 8 - 15 - 16 - 19 - 22 - 23 - 24 - 27 - 31 - 32 - 34 - 40 - 42 - 43 - 46 - 47 - 51 - 57 - 61 - 63 - 69 - 80 - 91 - 95 - 96 - 98 - 100 - 103 - 107 - 110 - 117 - 118 - 119 - 121 - 126 - 131 - 133 - 139 - 145 - 150

Experiencing the Psalms, by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson, a Bible study on Psalms in 12 lessons

Now all the lessons are available together in e-book and paperback formats.

Psalms that are examined in detail in other lessons from the Joyful Heart Newsletter and from the JesusWalk Bible Study Series include:

The Lord is My Shepherd (Psalm 23, Names and Titles of God, Audio, 34:59)
David's Prayer for Pardon and Confession of Sin (Psalm 51 in Great Prayers of the Bible, Audio, 39:10)
David's Psalm of Surrender to the Searcher (Psalm 139 in Great Prayers of the Bible, Audio (29:45)
David's Prayer of Praise at the End of Life (1 Chronicles 29:9-20 in Great Prayers of the Bible, Audio, 30:40)
Becoming a Confidant of Yahweh (Psalm 25:14). The Joyful Heart, 6 May 2022. Explores the intimacy promised in this Psalm for those who would know God as a Friend, and how to enter into that intimacy.
Joy in God's Secret Place (Psalm 32:6-11), where David describes the protection of God's Hiding Place, his joy, his patient instruction, and his abundant steadfast love (hesed) Audio (15:12).
Psalm 61 -- Lead Me to the Rock that Is Higher than I. Audio (14:01). An exposition noticing the intimacy of God's protection, his strength, and the joy of singing to him.
Psalm 73. God, Our Glory and Portion (Psalm 73:23-26). An exposition of the confidence we have in the Lord, and his blessings both in this life and in glory -- the life to come. Audio (13:35).
Psalm 84 -- A Day in Your Courts. A verse by verse exposition of Psalm 84, where the psalmist, a Levitical singer and gatekeeper in the temple, describes the temple courts he loves, and extols the God he loves even more. Audio (21:10).
A Pilgrimage of the Heart (Psalm 84:5) Thoughts on what a heart pilgrimage means in terms of our everyday seeking of God's presence. Audio (4:51).
Psalm 86 -- Praying in the Day of Trouble. A verse by verse exposition of Psalm 86, where the psalmist mixes prayer with praise in the midst of his ongoing trouble. Audio (28:15).
Psalm 103 -- Bless the Lord, O My Soul. A verse by verse exposition of Psalm 103, a psalm of thanksgiving and praise for what God has done for us and who he is.
I Invite You, Lord, to Examine My Ways (Psalm 139:23-24). David sees God intruding in his life and wants to escape. But then he sees God's tender love and opens his inner heart to God's inspection and leadership. Audio (11:06)
Seek His Face Continually (Psalm 105:4). An exposition of David's Psalm 105:4, about seeking God with all one's heart -- always and continually. Audio (8:26)
God Doesn't Admire Legs (Psalm 147:10-11). The Joyful Heart, 22 Apr 2022. The Psalmist teaches that God isn't impressed with human achievement. Rather he takes pleasure in those who love and trust in his steadfast love.

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Experiencing the Psalms a 12-week Bible study exploring the richness of the Psalter

Experiencing the Psalms
a 12-week Bible study exploring the richness of the Psalter