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The book of Psalms is well-known and well-worn. It is the Old Testament book most often quoted in the New Testament, and its quotations can be found everywhere from John Milton to Star Trek to Congressional speeches. Why so much attention? The Church Father Athanasius said it best—most of Scripture speaks to us, but the Book of Psalms speaks for us. This Study Guide includes:Individual streaming access to the study’s 8 video sessionsDiscussion & reflection questionsVideo outline and notesIndependent study sectionsIlluminated manuscript activitiesIn-depth breakdown of specific psalmsExperience fresh connections to contemporary worship and devotional practices in this eight-session video-based study with well-known scholar Sandra Richter. Indulge in the biblical study of the Psalms, letting Sandra do the heavy lifting of research and translation, which in turn allows you to engage the Bible in a deeply sensitive way. This study will help you answer the ever-present question, “so what does this have to do with me today?"You will discover:How to bridge the gap between the culture and practices of ancient Israel and todayHow you can trust God with all your emotions: grief, anger, praise, fear, and hopeHow and why the people of Israel used the Psalms in worshipWhy the book of Psalms is critical in our devotional lives todayHow the Psalms can empower your prayer lifeSessions include:The Hymnbook of Ancient IsraelWho Wrote the Psalms & Why?Interpreting the Psalms: Sacred SpaceInterpreting the Psalms: TheocracyThe Power of Poetry“Lord, Like A Shepherd Lead Us"The Anatomy of a LamentJesus & the Psalms | Psalms Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video by Sandra L. Richter, Perfect | Indigo Chapters