Adult Bible Study on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (Fellowship Hall) - The Psalms are the prayer book of the Bible. Reformer Martin Luther said the Psalter, “might well be called a little Bible. In it is comprehended most beautifully and briefly everything that is in the entire Bible. It is really a find enchiridion or handbook” (Luther’s Works, 35:254). John Calvin said of the Book of Psalms, “there is nothing wanting which relates to the knowledge of eternal salvation” (Calvin Commentary, p. xxxix). Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, “The Psalter occupies a unique place in the Holy Scriptures. It is God’s Word and, with a few exceptions, the prayer of men as well” (Life Together, p. 44). The Psalms express the very heart of God’s love for humanity, and our cries to God in lament, praise, adoration, petition, and more. On Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. this summer, we will review the eight types of Psalms, lending our ear to their meter (using Calvin’s Geneva Psalter), with a hope of hearing these heart-felt prayers to Almighty God. We hope for improve our prayer life by studying the Book of Psalms. Join us for these lessons:
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June 2 – Introduction
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June 9 – Laments: Read Psalm 3, 13, 41, 51, 90 and 137
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June 16 – Amy Williams, Peru Mission Trip Presentation
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June 23 – Songs of Praise: Read Psalm 113-118, and 136
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June 30 – No Bible Study - Vacation Bible School
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July 7 – Thanksgiving: Read Psalm 30
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July 14 – Wisdom: Read Psalm 19 and 119
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July 21 – Royal: Read Psalm 18, 45 and 72
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July 28 – Pastor in Hawaii
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August 4 – Pastor in Hawaii
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August 11 – Confessions of Trust: Read Psalm 23
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August 18 – Temple Entry Liturgy: Read Psalm 15 and 24
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August 25: Pilgrim or Psalms of Ascent: Read Psalm 120-134
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September 1 – Conclusion
The class is taught by Rev. Greuter, and is free of charge and open to the public.
