Psalm 28: A Psalm and a Famous Song
Poetry and Prayer
Psalm 28 finds David praying for personal salvation, but he can only do so as a member of the covenantal people. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Psalm 27: Two Psalms in One
Poetry and Prayer
The contrasting moods of Psalm 27 capture the dual religious experiences of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman. This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Nancy & Joel Hart.
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Psalm 26: A Friend in Deed
Poetry and Prayer
Psalm 26 emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with friends who inspire righteous actions. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman. This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Nancy & Joel Hart.
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Psalm 25: An Aleph, Bet Psalm
Poetry and Prayer
A pangrammatic psalm uses the power of the Hebrew alphabet to merge love, faith, and pleading into one prayer. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman. This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Nancy & Joel Hart.
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Psalm 24: The God of the World and the Mountain of God
Poetry and Prayer
Psalm 24 beautifully captures the complexity of the Judaic vision. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman. This episode of “Poetry and Prayer” is generously sponsored by David Glassberg in memory of Shirley and Jerry Glassberg.
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Psalm 23: Yossi Hershkovitz and the 23rd Song
Poetry and Prayer
A profoundly moving story teaches us about the faith at the heart of the most famous psalm. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman. This episode of “Poetry and Prayer” is generously sponsored by Oleg and Irina Biller in memory of Rosa Biller.
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Psalm 22: Night and Dawn
Poetry and Prayer
Psalm 22 promises redemption even amid the darkest of times. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Psalm 21: The Golden Crown of David
Poetry and Prayer
We can distinguish David from literary figures who also spoke of a “golden crown.” Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman. This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Lauren and Marc Shapiro in memory of Edith and David Sobel z"l.
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Psalm 20: Omer Shem Tov and the Psalm of War
Poetry and Prayer
A hostage's story is bound up with Psalm 20 in a wondrous way. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Psalm 19: C.S. Lewis and the Sweetness of the Law
Poetry and Prayer
While God can be found in nature, it is the laws of the Bible that allow humanity to have a relationship with Him. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
info_outlinePsalm 10 offers insights into the difference between the Greek and Jewish views of justice.
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Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 10 in Hebrew and English.
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Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 10 in English.
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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.