Hal Hammons
Podcaster | Preacher | Writer
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Psalms
The hymnbook of Israel - worship, lament, and the full range of human emotion before God
Book Highlights
- Honest expressions of faith, doubt, joy, and sorrow before God
- Messianic prophecies pointing to Christ's coming and reign
- The importance of worship and public assembly in spiritual life
- God's faithfulness through all circumstances and generations
Watch Hal's Teaching Series
Psalms 1-41: The Theme of Waiting
Watch Hal's Facebook Live video focusing on Psalms 1-41; the subject is "waiting."
Psalms 42-72: Depression and Hope
Watch Hal's Facebook Live video focusing on Psalms 42-72; the subject is depression, particularly focusing on Psalms 42 and 43.
Additional video sessions covering Psalms 73-150 are also available.
View All Psalm SessionsKey Insights
Authentic Worship
The Psalms teach us that true worship includes the full range of human emotions and experiences.
God's Perspective on Suffering
Public worship helps us put life's hardships in proper perspective by focusing on God's eternal purposes.
The Power of Waiting
Many psalms teach us the spiritual discipline of waiting on God and trusting His timing.
"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters."— Psalm 23:1-2