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The Psalm 119 Experience: A Devotional Journey You Will Not Forget
The Psalm 119 A Devotional Journey You Will Not Forget, invites you to discover a secret. In this inspiring devotional, you'll find daily encouragement for the challenges you face in life. Through five devotionals for each of the twenty-two sections in Psalm 119 you'll gain fresh insights into how God's word both challenges and consoles.
Through this unique experience, author John Kramp invites readers to think, reflect, and to feel, to have an experience with God through this powerful, poetic psalm. If you chose to download the twenty-two songs written for each section (available on iTunes), readers will be able to memorize this entire psalm, drawing on the power of words and music to lock God's truth in your mind in heart.
Imagine a day in the future when you will write in your journal, "Walked around the block repeating the 119th Psalm in great comfort." On that day, you'll understand the secret that Christians through centuries of church history have discovered; experiencing the Psalm 119 will change your walk with God for the rest of your life.
Through this unique experience, author John Kramp invites readers to think, reflect, and to feel, to have an experience with God through this powerful, poetic psalm. If you chose to download the twenty-two songs written for each section (available on iTunes), readers will be able to memorize this entire psalm, drawing on the power of words and music to lock God's truth in your mind in heart.
Imagine a day in the future when you will write in your journal, "Walked around the block repeating the 119th Psalm in great comfort." On that day, you'll understand the secret that Christians through centuries of church history have discovered; experiencing the Psalm 119 will change your walk with God for the rest of your life.
243 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 12, 2014
About the author
John Kramp
11 books7 followersJohn Kramp is co-founder of The Riverstone Group, a business and life consulting firm based in Nashville, TN. Kramp formerly led as division president of Church Resources for LifeWay, one of the largest Christian resource companies in the world. He has earned degrees from Baylor University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Kramp's books include On Track Leadership, Out of Their Faces and Into Their Shoes (an ECPA Gold Medallion Award finalist) and Getting Ahead by Staying Behind.
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November 15, 2014
110 devotions on Psalm 119!!! Over two-hundred pages sharing zealously why YOU should read the Bible. The Psalm 119 Experience IS a devotional book focusing on Psalm 119.
Since Psalm 119 is in itself a psalm solely focused on God's Word, this devotional book could very well be described as a book celebrating and exalting the Word of God.
I love, love, love the concept of this one. I think it would make a great devotional. One could read it for 22 weeks, having 5 devotional times per week. One could read it for 22 days, reading 5 days' worth of devotionals per day. I wouldn't recommend reading it faster than that, however. (I rushed through this one in a week for review purposes. I still appreciated the message, the heart of the message, but I wasn't able to SAVOR the devotionals as much as I would like to have. I think if I liked devotionals more in general, I would have liked these devotionals more.)
John Kramp opens the book with his own experience. He challenged himself to write 22 songs--one for each section of Psalm 119--to help him memorize Psalm 119. The book is NOT about him wanting readers to memorize Psalm 119 for themselves. He's not challenging readers to memorize it, or, to write their own worship songs inspired by the psalm. The book is about wanting readers to read the psalm and take it seriously. Or perhaps I should say, taking the Bible seriously, or more seriously. The Bible is RICH, so very, very rich. It should be read and loved and treasured and proclaimed and praised.
If you'd like to listen to the worship songs, there is an album available. I've only listened to the samples. There are also podcasts which complement the album and the devotional book. (As of November 15, there are 14 podcasts.)
Since Psalm 119 is in itself a psalm solely focused on God's Word, this devotional book could very well be described as a book celebrating and exalting the Word of God.
I love, love, love the concept of this one. I think it would make a great devotional. One could read it for 22 weeks, having 5 devotional times per week. One could read it for 22 days, reading 5 days' worth of devotionals per day. I wouldn't recommend reading it faster than that, however. (I rushed through this one in a week for review purposes. I still appreciated the message, the heart of the message, but I wasn't able to SAVOR the devotionals as much as I would like to have. I think if I liked devotionals more in general, I would have liked these devotionals more.)
John Kramp opens the book with his own experience. He challenged himself to write 22 songs--one for each section of Psalm 119--to help him memorize Psalm 119. The book is NOT about him wanting readers to memorize Psalm 119 for themselves. He's not challenging readers to memorize it, or, to write their own worship songs inspired by the psalm. The book is about wanting readers to read the psalm and take it seriously. Or perhaps I should say, taking the Bible seriously, or more seriously. The Bible is RICH, so very, very rich. It should be read and loved and treasured and proclaimed and praised.
If you'd like to listen to the worship songs, there is an album available. I've only listened to the samples. There are also podcasts which complement the album and the devotional book. (As of November 15, there are 14 podcasts.)
October 15, 2025
Throughout this devotional, John Kramp gives solid and scriptural musings inspired by a verse or two from Psalm 119. I do not believe this is the best way to study or understand the psalm. Kramp seems to hold the anthology view of the psalm, which (I believe) is inadequate.
That being said, his musings were good and frequently helpful. Though I have not listened to the accompanying music, I applaud the additional aid to help us memorize the psalm.
That being said, his musings were good and frequently helpful. Though I have not listened to the accompanying music, I applaud the additional aid to help us memorize the psalm.
June 1, 2017
Read for my study on Psalm 119. This was the book that inspired me to preach a series on Psalm 119.
August 27, 2018
What a great experience!
An excellent look at Psalm 119. Made you more aware of the power of the Psalms! Well worth reading over and over again.
An excellent look at Psalm 119. Made you more aware of the power of the Psalms! Well worth reading over and over again.
September 16, 2015
"The Psalm 119 Experience" is a devotional that focused on Psalm 119. It's a devotional that deepens your relationship with and devotion to God. The psalm has 22 sections, so Kramp broke his devotional into 22 chapters. Each chapter had 5 days of devotional thoughts and ended with the "song version" of that section of verses which he wrote to help memorize the words.
Each daily entry began with a verse or two from the psalm. He then dug into the meanings and insights of verses. He brought in verses from other parts of the Bible that affirm the words or that expand upon them. You get daily doses of theologically-solid truth about God and life. People who regularly read through the Bible will be reminded of important truths, while those less familiar with the Bible will see how certain important themes repeat throughout the Bible.
I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys devotionals. It only took a few minutes to read a daily entry. Then, hopefully, you'll think upon the points he brought up as you go throughout your day.
I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
Each daily entry began with a verse or two from the psalm. He then dug into the meanings and insights of verses. He brought in verses from other parts of the Bible that affirm the words or that expand upon them. You get daily doses of theologically-solid truth about God and life. People who regularly read through the Bible will be reminded of important truths, while those less familiar with the Bible will see how certain important themes repeat throughout the Bible.
I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys devotionals. It only took a few minutes to read a daily entry. Then, hopefully, you'll think upon the points he brought up as you go throughout your day.
I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
February 3, 2015
I found this to be a wonderful book that I actually read it twice before I decided to give my review. I had read Psalm 119 I don’t know how many times before but this was first time in a long time that I had really stopped and went slowly as the author suggested and kept a journal. I must say this Psalm would be on my mind throughout the day and would help me at times get out of myself and look at the good that surrounds me. He suggests singing my family is grateful that, that part stays quite for it would do harm to my love ones and eventually me. This is a great book on mediation and to slow down with yourself. Really enjoyed it. I got this book from net galley.
February 13, 2016
Inspiring!
No better read to be able to meditate,chew on and digest the inspiring words of the Psalmist. A time to sit quietly learning to sing a song to our Heavenly Father thanking, exalting, proclaiming Him and all of His glorious works. Drawing near to lean on His breast and listen to His heart, a heart of eternal love!
No better read to be able to meditate,chew on and digest the inspiring words of the Psalmist. A time to sit quietly learning to sing a song to our Heavenly Father thanking, exalting, proclaiming Him and all of His glorious works. Drawing near to lean on His breast and listen to His heart, a heart of eternal love!
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August 18, 2015Great Devotional
I really enjoyed this book. It was a wonderful way to read and understand the Psalm. The author explains very well each verse drawing out what the Psalmist was conveying.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a wonderful way to read and understand the Psalm. The author explains very well each verse drawing out what the Psalmist was conveying.
March 22, 2016
There is something special when scripture is used to explain scripture. The depth that it takes one is well worth the time invested in this study. I have a much deeper and richer understanding of the Psalmists words now and wish there were more studies like this.
March 26, 2016
Praise the Lord
It was not always easy to understand. It is really a very personal journey that the author shared with the reader. A how-to rather than something
It was not always easy to understand. It is really a very personal journey that the author shared with the reader. A how-to rather than something
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