A Life-changing Encounter with God's Word from the Book of Psalms

Brief Description: The book of Psalms is a beautiful, emotional expression of humankind to God. This Bible study will help you develop a new appreciation for the Bible and for God. Jacket Description/Back: The prayers of Psalms are deep with feelings of joy, fear, shame, sadness, and at times inconsolable rage. Our God in heaven awaits on His throne, pleased to receive the prayers of His children. Psalms is a study that helps broaden and deepen our understanding and experience of prayer by looking at the prayers of some of our spiritual ancestors: David, Moses, Asaph, and others. These prayers give us myriad examples of how we are to pray and what we are to pray for--examples God expects us to follow and emulate. Series Copy: Christians have a lifelong goal: to become like Christ. This involves change, and change isn't always easy. But the more a person knows of God's purposes for him or her, the more that person can experience His joy and participate in His plan. The LifeChange series of Bible studies on books of the Bible can help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God's Word. You'll benefit in these important ways: * You'll gain a firm understanding of the book--its historical context, purpose, structure, and meaning* You'll apply its powerful, relevant wisdom to needs and issues you're currently working through* You'll acquire personal study skills and a thirst to return to the book and go deeper into its life-transforming truths Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-99). Table of Contents: How to Use This Study -- The Book of Psalms (Introduction) -- 1. Prayers of Worship and Praise -- 2. Prayers of Confession and Acknowledgment -- 3. Prayers of Intercession and Supplication -- 4. Prayers of Protection and Deliverance -- 5. Prayers of Vindication and Forgiveness -- 6. Prayers of Renewal and Restoration -- 7. Prayer: Looking to the Past, Planning for the Future -- 8. Prayer and the Apparent Silence of God -- 9. Prayer and Waiting on the Lord -- 10. Prayers of Reward and Thanksgiving -- Study Aids. Publisher Marketing: "Lord, teach us to pray." The book of Psalms is an answer to that prayer, leading those who study it into new emotional depth in their prayer and their daily lives. With the 10 sessions of this study on Psalms, your prayers will be enriched and you will acquire a richer revelation of the God who invites you into a lifelong conversation. Includes study aids and recommended resources. If using in a group, personal study is needed between meetings.