Recommended Resources on the Psalms

For the last half of the summer, we took a break from our series through the Gospel of Mark to dive into the great book of Psalms. It’s a book of both joy and sorrow, of praise and heartache. Ultimately, every psalm engages our minds and our hearts to find our trust in God alone.

You can listen to the five sermons from this mini-series, from five different preachers, over at our sermons page.

Want to dig deeper into the book of Psalms? We recommend the following resources:

The Songs of Jesus [book]

by Tim and Kathy Keller

Two decades ago, Tim Keller began reading the entire Book of Psalms every month. The Songs of Jesus is based on his accumulated years of study, insight, and inspiration recorded in his prayer journals. Kathy Keller came to reading the psalms as a support during an extended illness. Together they have distilled the meaning of each verse, inviting readers into the vast wisdom of the psalms.

Reflections on the Psalms [book]

by C.S. Lewis

In this wise and enlightening book, C. S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—examines the Psalms. As Lewis unpacks the meaning behind these timeless poetic verses, he makes clear their significance in our daily lives, and reminds us of their power to illuminate moments of grace.

How to Read the Psalms [Book]

by Tremper Longman

Tremper Longman gives us the kind of help we need to overcome the distance between the psalmists’ world and ours. He explains the various kinds of psalms, the way they were used in Hebrew worship and their relationship to the rest of the Old Testament. Then he looks at how Christians can appropriate their message and insights today.

Psalms 1-72 [Commentary]

Psalms 73-150 [Commentary]

by Derek Kidner

For a basic introductory level commentary on the Psalms, this is a great place to start. The comments are clear and very concise, but always reflect the extensive learning and insight of the author. This introduction and commentary will inspire and deepen personal worship.

Found: Psalm 21 [Children’s Book]

by Sally Lloyd-Jones

From the bestselling author of The Jesus Storybook Bible, little ones will fall in love with this padded cover board book that reminds them of Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love.

Introduction to Psalms [Free Course]

 by Crossway

This online course combines the text from the ESV Study Bible and a video from the Read Scripture project to help you get a firm grasp on the book of Psalms.