The book of Psalms is a favorite of Christians, even though we
frequently read it in portions and pieces, hopscotching through the
familiar and avoiding the odd, the unpleasant, and the difficult. But
though the individual psalms arose from an assortment of times,
experiences, and settings, the book is composed in a deliberate pattern,
not as a random anthology. The meaning of the Psalms is discovered in
this pattern and order.
Michael Wilcock has written a travel guide to the Psalms. In this first
volume, he invites us to begin our journey through the gateway of Psalms
1 and 2, with their summons to obedience. In the second volume, The
Message of Psalms 73-150, he ends with Psalm 150 and its song of
praise. In between we pass through all the complexities of faith--the
conflicts, burdens, mysteries, and sufferings of life. In these laments
and praises, hymns and liturgies, the Bible continues to speak clearly
today. Part of the beloved Bible Speaks Today series, The Message of
Psalms 1-72 offers an insightful, readable exposition of the biblical
text and thought-provoking discussion of how it relates to contemporary
life. Used by Bible students and teachers around the world, the Bible
Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for anyone studying or preaching
Scripture and those who want to delve deeper into the text. This edition
features lightly updated language, the current NIV Bible text, and a new
interior design.
