Counseling through the Psalms
Psalm 1
In our episode, we start with an overview of how to study the book of Psalms. We look at how Psalms are laid out, who wrote the Psalms, and how to pray the Psalms. We then start our study with a look at the first psalm.
Message Outline
Introduction
- {01:20} Three keys to Bible study. Learn about God, Love God, Live like God
- {02:00} What are the Psalms. Praise, Distress, Lament, God’s judgment, Messianic, Enthronement, Wisdom, Trust
- {05:15} The five books of the Psalms
- {08:20} What is Meditation, Praying the Psalms
- {11:25} How to study the Psalms, read – Find the theme – Outline the passage – Find Jesus – Adore, Confess, Supplication.
Psalm 1 {13:50}
- {15:31} The two paths of Psalm 1
- {16:25} The elements of the blessed
- {29:24} The elements of the wicked
- {36:00} Concluding thoughts
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