Epic of Eden: Book of Psalms - Session 4: Interpreting the Psalms: Theocracy
Epic of Eden: Psalms (Sandra Richter) • 25m
The Psalms are much more about the experience of the worshiper than theology. In the Psalms we hear the hurt, rate, and anger of the ancient Israelites. Rather than withholding our emotions, God wants us to express our emotions to him, even when they aren't eloquent or uplifting.
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