Summer in the Psalms

Join us as we explore the Psalms—ancient songs of joy, sorrow, hope, and praise that still speak today.

This summer, we’re setting out on a journey through some selected psalms from the Book of Psalms—also known as The Psalter.

The Psalms are a beautiful collection of 150 prayers and poems that give voice to the full range of human experience—from joy and praise to sorrow and struggle. They have been a source of comfort, strength, and inspiration for God’s people for generations.

Listen to how others have described them:

  • In the 17th century, John Calvin called the Psalms “an anatomy of all parts of the soul,” because in them, he said, “there is not an emotion of which one can be conscious that is not represented here as in a mirror.”
  • In the 4th century, Athanasius wrote that the Psalms teach us “the emotions of the soul.”
  • Modern theologian N.T. Wright said, “The Psalms give voice to the deepest agonies of the human soul—and they do so in the presence of God.”
  • And C.S. Lewis once said, “The most valuable thing the Psalms do for me is to express the same delight in God which made [King David] dance.”

What’s even more powerful is that these were the very prayers Jesus prayed. He was raised on the Psalms. They shaped his teachings, and even in his final moments on the Cross, it was the Psalms that gave shape to his prayers.

This summer, we invite you to walk with us through some of these ancient yet timeless songs. Whether you're full of joy, carrying sorrow, or somewhere in between, there’s a psalm for you.

Come and discover words to pray, songs to sing, and a deeper delight in the God who meets us in every season.

And we'll see how these songs point us to Jesus, the Savior of the world. 

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As we gear up to spend some time in the psalms this summer, take a few moments to check out these resources from our friends at The Bible Project. 

One could spend a lifetime seeking to master and be mastered by the Psalms with these resources below: