Psalms II—Study Guide (Psalms for All Seasons)

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This study uses the second half of the commentary used with Psalms I, Psalms for All Seasons by John F. Craghan.

The Book of the Psalms is a unique collection of the song-prayers of Israel. To study Psalms is to study prayer, ultimately to enter into prayer. The study will challenge participants to reflect on their own prayer and life experiences. Psalms II focuses on a selection of twenty-eight psalms divided into three categories:

Royal Psalms

Psalms of Lament

Psalms of Declarative Praise

The royal psalms reflect the belief in ancient Israel that the king was “anointed” by God (i.e. a messiah) to be “the instrument of God's concern for the people” (from the commentary, p. 79). Psalms of lament express the sorrow of the soul in distress and of the individual's and the community's need to turn to God in order to be healed or rescued. Psalms of declarative praise are prayers of thanksgiving that praise God for rescue or healing from dire situations.

Weekly Lessons

Introductory Session

Lesson 1—Pss 132, 2, 110, 101

Lesson 2—Pss 72, 45, 20

Lesson 3—Pss 3, 22, 39, 42-43, 51

Lesson 4—Pss 69, 44, 58, 85, 90

Lesson 5—Pss 30, 40, 73, 92, 118

Lesson 6—Pss 103, 116, 138, 124, 107