Reading the Psalms with Luther

By Martin Luther

Book Overview

A devotional for daily prayer that helps you read, pray, and sing the Psalms with Martin Luther.

Martin Luther called the Psalms a "little Bible"--a book that speaks honestly about fear, guilt, hope, and joy, and points us again and again to Jesus. Reading the Psalms with Luther helps you enter that conversation, pairing all 150 psalms with Luther's short introductions and simple prayers for everyday use.

Each psalm is preceded by Luther's brief summary, showing how it functions as prophecy, instruction, comfort, prayer, or thanksgiving. You'll see how these ancient songs speak to real life--and how to pray them in your own words and circumstances.

Designed for regular devotional use, this volume invites you to return to the Psalms day after day, whether on your own or with your family.

With this resource, you can:

Read all 150 psalms with clear, accessible guidance from Martin Luther Pray Scripture using short, thoughtful prayers tied to each psalm Find words for seasons of fear, repentance, gratitude, and praise Follow simple patterns for daily prayer and Scripture reading Sing or speak the psalms using included tones and helps

A companion for daily prayer, this volume helps you return to the Psalms again and again with clarity, confidence, and Christ-centered focus. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by Luther's pastoral insight, it helps you hear the voice of Christ in the Psalms and carry these words into your own life of faith.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 075861375X
• ISBN13: 9780758613752
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.5" x 7.8"