The Psalms

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Stages 4-5

Music and poetry are an innate human response to the God of the universe. In this unit, the themes, longings and cries of joy of seven psalms are explored and compared to the stories and songs of people today. Through the poetry of the Psalms (and corresponding contemporary songs) students will learn profound biblical truths in new ways, the words of which can remain with them for a lifetime.

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

  • explain what a psalm means by identifying its key elements and how these elements connect with each other
  • interpret a psalm in light of its poetic genre
  • reflect clearly on their own circumstances and consider the implications of the Psalms for their own lives.

Duration

7 lessons offering at least 1-2 terms’ worth of work.

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