Lessons

Psalm 88

Without dispute, Psalm 88 is the saddest psalm in the Bible. It contains no note of hope or relief, and seems to reflect the soul of a forsaken and dying man. And yet, this bleak psalm contains an undercurrent of strength and may, in fact, demonstrate the strongest of faith. Join us in a study of this dark psalm that also contains great light.

Psalm 78

This lengthy (72 verses) psalm takes center stage in this string of 11 psalms by Asaph. It provides a review of Israel's history - warts and all. But amidst its chorus of failure and pain interweaves a melody of God's grace and lovingkindness. But the climax of this psalm is its reference to how the Holy One of Israel was wounded, using a unique Hebrew word that points directly at the cross. Join us in our study of this sad, majestic, yet beautiful and victorious psalm of God's faithful devotion to His people.

Psalm 73

This psalm begins the "Leviticus Book" of psalms, so it is appropriate that this (and the following ten psalms) should be composed by a Levitical priest. Its author, Asaph, decries the wrong in the world and the suffering of his people. In fact, Asaph seems downright depressed! But one key verse in this psalm provides us with the solution to his bleak outlook on the world - and it is also the key to our own foul moods. Come along for a tour of an inspiring psalm that will lift your spirits.