Title: "The Psalms: Jesus' Songbook"

1. Why did Andy begin his message by talking about the importance of remembering the fundamentals of a sport in the wake of the off-season? What does it mean that every book in the Bible except the Psalms takes a “top-down” approach? Give some examples if you can. Why is a top-down approach of the Bible a blessing and safeguard for our souls and church?

2. What does it mean that the Psalms are written from a “bottom-up” perspective? How does that make this book a special gift from the Lord? What about the Psalms help us move from immature, emotional autopilot to God-oriented maturity? Find an example in the Psalms.

3. What special role do Psalms 1 & 2 play in the book? How does the structure of the Psalms help us know that it is primarily for and about Jesus? Share one thing from today’s message which helps you appreciate the Psalms more and want to sing them in Christian community.