Living the Psalms: Learning to Glorify and Enjoy God Each Day

by David P. Murray

Christians have long recognized the book of Psalms to be the great handbook of the spiritual life. Martin Luther thought of it as the Bible in miniature, and John Calvin prized it as 'an anatomy of all parts of the soul.' This mini-guide introduces the reader to this precious book. David Murray shows how the Psalms speak of Christ, whilst answering questions regarding the interpretation of some difficult passages. He explains how the Psalms ought to be used in worship, counselling, witnessing, and singing, so that believers might glorify and enjoy God each day.

Genres: Christian Living

144 pages, Paperback

Published August 14, 2023

About the author

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David P. Murray is Professor of Old Testament and Practical Theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and worked for five years in financial services before being converted to Christ. He studied for the ministry at Glasgow University and the Free Church of Scotland College (Edinburgh). He was a pastor for 12 years, first at Lochcarron Free Church of Scotland and then at Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing). From 2002 to 2007, he was Lecturer in Hebrew and Old Testament at the Free Church Seminary in Inverness. He has a Doctor of Ministry degree from Reformation International Theological Seminary for his work relating Old Testament Introduction studies to the pastoral ministry. He and his wife, Shona, have four children: Allan, Angus, Joni, and Amy. He also blogs at Head Heart Hand.

Reviews

[Heather Bell]

What a beautiful, short book focusing on why the Psalms are important, how they’re Christ-centered, how we can analyze them, and how we can incorporate reading and singing the Psalms into our daily and public worship. I highly recommend this short book for all Christians.

[Matthew]

The Christian church needs to pick back up the book that was gifted to us by our Lord.

[Dwayne Smith]

This is a great little book that will either introduce you to the need to begin to read, pray and sing the Psalms or go into the Psalms on a much deeper level. What was once a regular practice in churches was to sing the Psalms, we are now seeing a resurgence of churches preaching through and singing the Psalms. A very well-done and easy to read booklet.

[Suzanne Simpson]

I really enjoyed this little book. So much so that it has changed my attitude towards the Psalms (I like and read the Psalms anyway, but this has renewed my interest). I have made practical steps to introduce them more to our family devotions 🥰 would definitely recommend this book.