How has the Reformers’ understanding of the Psalms continued down to the present day? How has their interpretation of the Psalms, especially the metrical settings, influenced our use of the Psalms today?
How does the persona of the interpreter play a role in biblical interpretation? What kinds of biases’ or motivations are present?
How does the private and public performance of the Psalms contribute to their meaning? Does their meaning shift based on the context?
Applying the Text:
How do you use the Psalms? Are there certain Psalms that you have committed to memory? How do they impact the shape of your faith?
The Psalms capture nearly every emotion, which is why they were so personally important to the reformers. Do you agree with this sentiment? What Psalms speak to your experience of different emotions?