Playlist: Psalms: Book Five (sermon series)
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Psalms: Book Five (Part One): Psalms for the Winter Blues
Songs of Hope and PraiseWinter is a time of cold, darkness, and sadness. As many as 10% of people in northern areas have Seasonal Affective Disorder. The Psalms for winter can help.
Psalms: Book Five (Part Two): Psalms of Ascents
Songs of Our PilgrimageMore space is devoted to the reign of Hezekiah than any other king, in part because of his example of repentance after the news of his impending death.
Psalms: Book Five: (Part Three): The Hallel: Psalms of Praise
God's Redemption ActsIn Book Five of the Psalms, Psalms 113-118 (sometimes termed the Hallel) are to be considered one continuous Psalm of praise, associated with the holy days.
Psalms: Book Five (Part Four): Psalm 119 (Part One)
Variations on a ThemeIn order to get the full benefit of the Bible, it is necessary to develop a poetic savvy. The entirety of the Psalms is in verse.
Psalms: Book Five (Part Five): Psalm 119 (Part Two)
How I Love Your LawEven though keeping the law does not justify us, it does point out to us what sin is. The law is a guide keeping us within moral and ethical boundaries.
Psalms: Book Five (Part Six): Psalm 119 (Part Three)
A Way of LifeThe keeping of the law is a practical response to God, providing us with principles for our lives, establishing our character and implanting God's values.