Favorite Psalms: Growing Closer to God

By John R.W. Stott

Book Overview

Whatever the situation or mood, there is sure to be a psalm that reflects it-whether triumph or defeat, excitement or depression, joy or sorrow, praise or penitence, or wonder or anger. Above all, says John Stott, the Book of Psalms points to the greatness of God and leads readers to know him better.In Favorite Psalms, Stott helps readers better understand thirty-eight chapters of Psalms. He offers insightful exposition and practical application, looking at everything from setting and background to voice and theme. This book includes historical information and other Scripture references and is an ideal tool for both sermon preparation and devotional use.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801064724
• ISBN13: 9780801064722
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Baker Books
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Classic Stott

He focuses on about 40 of the Psalms. Each treatment is rather brief, but he packs good insights in most every time. This is classic Stott -- theologically rich, practically oriented, concise, clearly written. This is a must have for any study of teh Psalms. It often has been my favorite work on certain psalms. I use Derek Kidner (Tyndale set) for dependable reference. Boice is often very helpful though uneven and sometimes irrelevent (a tad less Christocentric than you'd hope); James Mays (Interpretation series) is wordy and often too critical of the text, but often original; CS. Lewis -- spotty but often wonderful; Joseph Addison Alexander -- long, dry, dated, but very learned and theological; Eugene Peterson's Answering God -- nota commentary, but wonderful inisghts. If I had just two, I'd pick Kidner and Stott.