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Psalms for Praying, Part One: An Introduction

Psalms for Praying | 17 comments

17 Comments

  1. Lynda Duplissea
    Lynda Duplissea on June 5, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    I am looking forward to this introduction to the Psalms. Thank you for making the study available online.

  2. Darryl Tarbell
    Darryl Tarbell on June 5, 2020 at 7:55 pm

    Again…..I love that you are doing these on-line studies. I’m looking forward to more on the Psalms.

  3. Darryl Tarbell
    Darryl Tarbell on June 5, 2020 at 8:40 pm

    Love that you are doing this. Looking forward to more.

  4. Mary Ann
    Mary Ann on June 5, 2020 at 8:41 pm

    Thank you for explaining about the lectionary “editors.” I always wondered why verses were skipped in Psalms during readings. I’m looking forward to this study. Thank you.

  5. Heather Cook
    Heather Cook on June 5, 2020 at 8:42 pm

    Why do we allow the editing? Especially if it takes away the true feelings of David and his heartfelt meaning of his prayer. Those “nasty bits” don’t bother me. As you said, you have to consider the time frame. If these things bother you, boy are you going to have a hard time reading the book of Samuel. I look forward to hearing your commentary.
    Thank you

  6. Joan BRAFFET
    Joan BRAFFET on June 5, 2020 at 11:46 pm

    I really enjoyed your introduction to the psalms and am anxiously awaiting your five different sessions. I am so happy and excited that you are doing a Bible Study on line. Thank you soooo much!!!

  7. Jan treat Chabucos
    Jan treat Chabucos on June 6, 2020 at 1:45 am

    So wonderful to be able to share the book of psalms with us. Thank you so much. It is much needed in my life today. Jan treat Chabucos

  8. Carol Schlueter
    Carol Schlueter on June 6, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    I appreciate being able to stay connected with the body of Christ’s church as witnessed in online worship and study.

  9. Dolly
    Dolly on June 7, 2020 at 1:01 am

    Thanks. Enjoyed it 🙏

  10. Father John Kelly
    Father John Kelly on June 8, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    Thank you Lynda.
    As you can tell, I am passionate about the Psalms. I will enjoy sharing this wonderful book with everyone.

  11. Father John Kelly
    Father John Kelly on June 8, 2020 at 7:40 pm

    Darryl,
    Thank you. I have my favorites. Some of them I read again and again every day. They set the tone for the day.

  12. Father John Kelly
    Father John Kelly on June 8, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    Thanks Darryl

  13. Father John Kelly
    Father John Kelly on June 8, 2020 at 7:42 pm

    Mary Ann,
    I think you can understand where the editors don’t want to jar people during public worship. But, then, what David wrote David wrote. Or Solomon for that matter.
    It happens, sometimes, with the Epistles and Gospels too. Trust the listeners… or the audience.

  14. Father John Kelly
    Father John Kelly on June 8, 2020 at 7:46 pm

    Heather,
    True. Some of the Psalms can be very “naked” in their feelings. When one of the writers talks about the Babylonians- it is not very nice! But, then, again I believe we are experiencing (or reading about) an honest relationship with God. Would that everyone would go to prayer and be the candid with the Lord

  15. Father John Kelly
    Father John Kelly on June 8, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    Joannie,
    I am very excited about each of the Psalms will be talking about. Every time I consider one of the Psalms coming up- I say, oh that is my favorites. Next week’s is Psalm 1- great Psalm!

  16. Father John Kelly
    Father John Kelly on June 8, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    Jan,
    The Psalms get us through the hard times- but they are there for the good times, as well. Over the last few months, they have been part of my survival gear.

  17. Father John Kelly
    Father John Kelly on June 8, 2020 at 7:50 pm

    Thank you Carol,
    It is our joy to offer these opportunities up.

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