“Your Word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path” – Psalm 119
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During the Fall
Holy Family Church, Fall 2022 Bible Study The Psalms
At 7:00 we will look at Sunday’s Readings and then at 7:30 Move into our study of the Psalms.
To join via zoom
Bible Study is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 897 7572 2560
Passcode: TheWord
If you are coming in person, we will have I-pads available for all to use, so everyone in person and on zoom will see one another. You may bring your own device, or use one of our i pI-pads.
September 14, 2022 Introduction to the Psalms
Please read the introduction to the Psalms as found in your Bible just before the Psalms
September 21, 2022 – The Psalms of Descriptive Praise
Psalm 117 The Nations Called to Praise
Psalm 33 Praise of God’s power and Providence
Psalm 104 Praise of God the Creator
Psalm 8 Divine Majesty and Human Dignity
Psalm 19 God’s glory in the Heavens and in the Law
Psalm 29 The Lord of Majesty acclaimed as King of the World
Psalm 110 Processional Hymn
Psalm 65 Thanksgiving for God’s Blessings
Psalm 113 Praise of God’s Care for the Poor
Psalm 145 The Greatness and Goodness of God.
September 28, The Psalms of Trust
Psalm 23 The Lord, Shepherd and Host
Psalm 11 Confidence in the Presence of God
Psalm 27 Trust in God
Psalm 63 Ardent Longing for God
Psalm 16 God the Supreme Good
Psalm 121 The Lord My Guardian
Psalm 131 Humble Trust in God
Psalm 62 Trust in God Alone
Psalm 125 Israel’s Protector
Psalm 91 Security Under God’s Protection
October 5 The Wisdom Psalms
Psalm 1 True Happiness in God’s Law
Psalm 112 The Blessings of the Just
Psalm 128 The Blessed Home of the Just
Psalm 127 The Need of God’s Blessings
Psalm 32 Remission of Sin
Psalm 34 Thanksgiving to God Who Delivers the Just
Psalm 37 The Fate of Sinners and the Reward of the Just
Psalm 49 Confidence in God Rather than in Riches
October 12 The Royal Psalms
Psalm 132 The Covenant Between David and God
Psalm 2 A Psalm for a Royal Coronation
Psalm 110 God Appoints the King both King and Priest
Psalm 101 Norm of Life for RulersPsalm72 A Prayer for the King
Psalm 45 Song for A Royal Wedding
Psalm 20 Prayer for the King in Time of War
October 19 The Laments
Psalm 3 Threatened but Trusting
Psalm 22 The Prayer of an Innocent Person
Psalm 39 The Vanity of Life
Psalm 42-43 Longing for God’s Presence in the Temple
Psalm 51 The Miserere: Prayer of Repentance
Psalm 69 A Cry of Anguish in Great Distress
Psalm 44 God’s Past Favor and Israel’s Present Need
Psalm 58 The Dethroning of Unjust Rulers
Psalm 85 Prayer for Divine Favor
Psalm 90 God’s Eternity and Human Frailty
October 26 The Psalms of Declarative Praise
Psalm 30 Thanksgiving for Deliverance
Psalm 40 Gratitude and Prayer for Help
Psalm 73 The Trial of the Just
Psalm 92 A Hymn of Thanksgiving for God’s Fidelity
Psalm 118 Hymn of Thanksgiving
Psalm 103 Praise of Divine Goodness
Psalm 116 Thanksgiving to God Who Saves from Death
Psalm 138 Hymn of a Grateful Heart
Psalm 124 God, the Rescuer of the People
Psalm 107 God the Savior of Those in Distress
Mission Statement: To make disciples of Jesus Christ in our communities through caring, prayerful, in-depth Bible study, available to all.
The Holy Scripture is the Word of God to us. But prayers are the words of men. How do prayers then get into the Bible? Let us make no mistake about it, the Bible is the Word of God even in the Psalms. If we want to read and to pray the prayers of the Bible and especially the Psalms, therefore, we must not ask first what they have to do with us, but what they have to do with Jesus Christ. We must ask how
Upcoming Bible Studies
Thanks to everyone who helped us make decisions regarding the choices for our Bible Study!
Watch this space for the session dates and other important information.
Any questions please call Dawn Ponnet at (626)403-6128 dponnet@holyfamily.org
Holy Family Catholic Church 1527 Fremont Ave South Pasadena, CA 91030
www.holyfamily.org
