Bible study course
An advanced, collegiate, twelve-lesson academic study of the Book of Psalms, exploring Hebrew poetic parallelism, the macrostructure of the five canonical books, individual and communal laments, songs of covenant trust and shepherd guidance, creation theology, royal and enthronement liturgies, Davidic penitence and brokenness, the 22-stanza alphabet of Torah piety in Psalm 119, the fifteen pilgrim Songs of Ascents to Zion, historical recital of salvation history, the theological ethics of imprecatory prayer, the Egyptian Passover Hallel, and the universal crescendo of cosmic praise in Psalm 150.
An orienting collegiate study of the Psalter macrostructure, exploring Lowth poetic parallelism, chiastic strophes, superscriptions, musical notations, and the liturgical architecture of Books 1 to 5.
An advanced theological exposition of Psalms 1 and 2 as the double gateway to the Psalter, contrasting the flourishing Torah mediator with the chaff, and proclaiming the enthroned Davidic King on Mount Zion.
An advanced theological exposition of the biblical lament genre, exploring the structure of lament in Psalms 3, 13, and 22, the honest expression of grief, and the prophetic climax of Christ crucifixion and global triumph.
An advanced theological exposition of the Psalms of Trust, exploring Psalms 16, 23, 27, and 91, the intimacy of the Good Shepherd, boundary lines in pleasant places, and angelic preservation under the wings of the Almighty.
An advanced theological exposition of biblical creation hymns in Psalms 8, 19, 29, and 104, examining cosmic order, general revelation, human dominion, the thunderous voice of Yahweh, and ecological providence.
An advanced theological exposition of royal and enthronement liturgies in Psalms 45, 72, 89, 93, and 110, tracing the Davidic Covenant, the royal wedding, the fallen crown in exile, and the eternal Melchizedekian Priest-King.
An advanced theological exposition of the Seven Penitential Psalms, focusing on Psalms 32, 51, and 130, analyzing the physical weight of unconfessed sin, Nathan prophetic confrontation, the prayer for a clean heart, and the depths of divine redemption.
An advanced theological exposition of biblical Torah piety, analyzing the 22-stanza acrostic architecture of Psalm 119 and Psalm 19:7 to 14, eight synonyms for divine revelation, the lamp to the feet, and finding sweetness in affliction.
An advanced theological exposition of the fifteen Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120 to 134), exploring the pilgrim journey to Jerusalem, the Keeper of Israel, laughter of restored exiles, and fraternal unity like sacred oil on Aaron beard.
An advanced theological exposition of the historical psalms (Psalms 78, 105, 106, and 136), analyzing intergenerational catechesis, the Exodus miracles, human wilderness rebellion, the rejection of Shiloh, and the steadfast love of God that endures forever.
An advanced theological exposition of the biblical imprecatory psalms (Psalms 35, 69, 109, and 137), examining the moral problem of violent prayer, covenant curses, cosmic justice, and relinquishing vengeance entirely to God righteous judgment.
An advanced theological exposition of the Egyptian Passover Hallel (Psalms 113 to 118) and the final doxological crescendo (Psalms 146 to 150), examining the rejected Cornerstone, Passover fulfillment, and the cosmic orchestra praising Yahweh with every breath.