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 the first
volume, The Message of Psalms 1-72, he invites us to begin our journey
through the gateway of Psalms 1 and 2, with their summons to obedience.
In this second volume, 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
73-150 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.
