I am so pleased to announce this new study, Pilgrim's Path - A Study of the Psalms. It comes out of my life-long affection for these scriptures. For almost thirty years, I have connected with the Psalms by reading them daily, allowing them to shape my prayer life, and consequently my whole spiritual walk. The Book of the Psalms has been a “matchless primer” of theological instruction and practical wisdom, a guide to authentic prayer, a model for true worship, and a healing balm for the soul. The psalms have been a mainstay for my faith. My prayer is that they will be the same for you.

WHAT THIS STUDY IS ABOUT

In the context of the beautiful language of the Psalms, we discover the entire Gospel message, prophetically proclaimed. In fact, the whole story of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, from creation to God's final glorious reign, is captured in these scriptures. The Psalms beautifully reveal God’s story with his people - a calling, a rebellion, a gracious re-calling - not just in ancient Judea and Palestine, but for us today. They trace a path of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. They speak the story of our lives.

The movement of our walk with God can be mapped out in the Psalms, as a pattern. The Psalms prove not only useful, but encouraging and hopeful, as we navigate the phases and seasons of our faith. As they are grouped in this study, they track:

1) our assent to God, his promises and his ways (a spiritual high of discovery – an Epiphany, if you will),

2) our struggle to reconcile our experience with God in a broken world (a descent of sorts – a disconnect between God and the world– a Lenten movement), and

3) a rediscovery of God as our only meaningful reality (an upward Easter movement to reconciliation).

Whether we are new to faith or have been raised in it, we find ourselves somewhere on this path. This span of faith the Psalms encompass may be stretched over a lifetime, or it may happen from one moment to the next, on any given day. The Psalms track our ups and downs, our confidence and our doubts, our times of despair and hope. Pilgrim’s Path – A Study of the Psalms helps us traverse the path God has called us to at this time and gives us wisdom for what lies ahead.

WHAT THIS STUDY INCLUDES

• 6 weeks of daily devotionals (on 39 psalms)
• 6 in-depth studies (going deeper on 6 additional psalms)
• 6 video teaching sessions, to accompany each study.

It is ideal for both group and individual study. The devotions lead each participant in daily private reflection teaching main concepts. The weekly studies draw each weekly theme to its culmination with questions for both group discussion or individual reflection. Particularly in this uncertain time of meeting together or not meeting together, this study can be used either way. All videos are accessible online by all participants.

“Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths;
guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.” - Psalm 25:4-5

Elizabeth Black has written a beautiful and grace-filled book for pilgrims following the Way of Jesus. A gifted writer with an eye for the sacred, she offers reflections that are both accessible and profound. Pilgrim’s Path weaves together her experience and knowledge of Scripture, encouraging us to look more closely for God’s presence in the midst of our daily lives. Study groups and individuals will benefit greatly from this fresh and deeply faithful exploration of the Psalms.” The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of West Texas

"I've had the privilege of listening to Elizabeth teach a number of years ago and have also purchased her books and given them as gifts. As much as I have appreciated her messages in the past, my husband and I have been blown away by the impact of her most recent book, Pilgrim's Path. We look forward to our mornings of reading the day's Psalm, accompanied by her deep and eloquent understanding of its meaning and application for us today. The reflection questions have been a powerful tool for us to discuss topics we might often choose to dismiss, delay or avoid completely.
Elizabeth Black is a truly gifted teacher and writer." - Cindy B.

"This bible study is enriching and rewarding." Mary C.

"This is a wonderful bible study!" Nannette B.