Psalms: Real Prayers for Real Life (The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible)

by Barbara Miller Juliani; Patric Knaak

Publisher:

New Growth Press

, 2021

Overview

How long? Why is this happening? Where are you, God? For centuries, God’s people have learned to go to God with their real questions, struggles, and everyday needs by reading and studying the Psalms. In this practical, gospel-rich small group study, authors Barbara Juliani and Patric Knaak guide participants in learning how the Psalms give us words to pray about the real struggles in our lives.

Faith in Christ brings us into a living relationship with God, which means we can go to God in every circumstance and with every reaction of our hearts. We don’t need to pretend things are good when they are not, or that we are strong when we are not. The Psalms are God’s gift to his people—his own words we can pray to strengthen our hearts and faith.

This small group guide with leader’s notes includes ten in-depth lessons that include discussion questions, a short article to read, and a practical application section that can be used for one-to-one discipleship, small group, or large group settings.

Psalms: Real Prayers for Real Life is part of The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible series published in partnership with Serge. Each book in the series examines how the gospel story is revealed throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

Key Features

• Guides participants in learning how the Psalms give us words to pray.
• Includes ten in-depth lessons that include discussion questions.
• Examines how the gospel story is revealed throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

Praise for Psalms

What a delightful way to immerse yourself (and your small group) in the world's greatest prayer book, the Psalms. There is absolutely nothing like the Psalms in ancient literature, for their simplicity, their honesty, and their warmth. Barbara Juliani and Patric Knaak take turns opening up a piece of their life with each psalm so you can ‘land’ the psalm in your heart. This study will bless you!

--Paul E. Miller, Author of A Praying Life and J-curve: Dying and Rising with Jesus in Everyday Life

We love the Psalms, and we would like to meditate on them—to be rewritten by them and pray them. But that is hard and time-consuming work. This book, somehow, is able to give you everything you need in order to do this work, and you will be able to do it with your friends.

Edward T. Welch, Faculty and counselor, CCEF; author of A Small Book about Why We Hide

This purposeful study invites readers on a journey to discover hidden treasures in familiar passages. As Barbara and Patric provide just the right amount of biblical context, story, and opportunities for self-reflection, they set the foundation for spirit-renewing prayer. This straightforward but comprehensive resource is a must-have for group leaders longing to gently guide members toward honest communion with God under the shadow of the cross.

--Denine Blevins, Executive Director, Parakaleo

Product Details

• Title: Psalms: Real Prayers for Real Life
• Authors: Barbara Miller Juliani, Patric Knaak
• Series: The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible
• Publisher: New Growth Press
• Print Publication Date: 2021
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 128
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Bible study; Psalms; Prayer; Hope
• ISBNs: 9781645070627, 9781645070610, 164507062X, 1645070611
• Resource ID: LLS:PSLMSRLPRYLFBBL
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-05-21T19:54:29Z