Psalms

The Christian and even the secular media contain many sad stories of Christian leaders being accused of all sorts of things. Bullying, sexual immorality, and financial irregularities. On a smaller scale, within congregations people find themselves accused. It is a minefield to make sure that injured parties are heard whilst innocent accused are protected.

The following series of messages given by Steffen Jenkins at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Cardiff, seeks to help you enjoy the Psalms.

In this short series of videos, Steffen Jenkins introduces us to the imprecatory psalms and tests the assumptions that are often brought when reading them. He ends the series showing how they relate to world mission.

The invitation of our Good Shepherd does not make that valley disappear, nor does it mean we are exempt from walking through it, but even as we do, we need not fear. Why? Because Christ, our Good Shepherd, is with us. … Oh, what precious realities are ours right now for we who have heeded the call of our Good Shepherd!

The following recordings were given for the European Leadership Forum on Steffen Jenkins’ new book Imprecations in the Psalms: Love for Enemies in Hard Places.

Peter Mead calls us to focus on our present walk with God rather than live in the past, or fixate on the future. 

Steffen Jenkins shows how Psalm 1, the Babylonian deportation, and Jesus the Righteous One speak into the difficulties of Covid-19 lockdown. 

Dan Hames speaks with Dave Griffith-Jones about escapism, Netflix binges, seeing the dentist, FOMO, how to read the Psalms, and the gospel's answer to our fear. 

Dai Hankey considers David's repentance in Psalm 51, and shows that humility before the Lord leads to rejoicing. 

In this excerpt from 'Suffering and Singing', John Hindley introduces us to the story and songs of the sons of Korah.