Discovering Hope in the Psalms

A Creative Devotional Study Experience

Discovering Hope in the Psalms

This Isn’t Your Average Bible Study

Explore God’s Word on a deeper level and engage with his truth in fresh ways! This study of 10 psalms of hope invites you to discover the incredible design and purpose of inspired Hebrew poetry.

Perfect for group discussion or personal reflection, Discovering Hope in the Psalms offers compelling teachings, motivating devotions, and plenty of creative options for interacting with the psalms—including beautiful artwork to color. This discovery book will show you how to…

  • rejoice in God’s mercy when sin knocks you down
  • request help with hope when troubles surround
  • respond with thanksgiving for each answered prayer

Immerse your mind, heart, and soul in the hope flowing through the psalms.

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Meet the Authors

Jean E. Jones

Jean E. Jones

Author

Jean is a Bible teacher, a member of Women in Apologetics, and a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. She has published on Crosswalk.com, in "Today‘s Christian Woman," and in "Home Life." She’s happily married to her high school sweetheart, Clay, a visiting scholar at Talbot Seminary.

Each chapter has five lessons from Jean that will take you deeply into God’s Word and help you apply it to your life. She also provides sidebars with extra insights for both seasoned Christians and seekers who thrive on details.

Pam Farrel

Pam Farrel

Author

Pam Farrel and her husband, Bill, are the authors of 46 books, including "Men are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti" (more than 300,000 copies sold) and "Red-Hot Monogamy." In addition, Pam has written "52 Ways to Wow Your Husband" and "The 10 Best Decisions a Woman Can Make." They are co-founders and co-directors of Love-Wise, an organization to help people connect love and wisdom and bring practical insights to their personal relationships.

In the Discovering the Bible series, Pam contributes a devotional for every chapter. She shares why taking the time to do the study will enrich, encourage, and equip you with handles to hold on to hope. She offers honest, sometimes raw, personal examples of how Scripture affects her own life.

Karla Dornacher

Karla Dornacher

Author & Illustrator

Karla has written and illustrated 15 Christian gift books. She continues to inspire and encourage others through her coloring books, blog, Bible journaling, and social media. She and her husband, Michael, make their home in Washington State.

She not only illustrated all the books, but also shares inspiration and ideas to help you see God‘s Word through your own creative lens and express it through your unique artistic talents. You’ll be encouraged to use the creative moments you have during this study as opportunities to hear God‘s heart for you as well as to hide his Word in your heart. And you’ll discover a few design, coloring, and hand-lettering tips to jump start your own creative journey through Scripture.

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Endorsements

Kay Arthur

What an incredibly unique and creative Bible study Pam, Jean, and Karla have created! It’s multilayered, dimensional, theologically rich, touching the senses—enlightening the mind, capturing the heart. Well done, beloved Sisters! Thank you for this gift.

Darlene Schacht

I can’t say enough about how much I love the encouragement, the inspiration, and (most of all) the delightful details woven through Discovering Hope in the Psalms. This book grabs my attention in the most wonderfully whimsical way!

The women of our church did this study together … almost 500 women gathered each week in small groups and then large group fellowship. The in-depth study is incredible—and challenged us in every right way! Then, the creative additions and the devotional encouragements expanded the effectiveness of this study. As a leader of this group of women, I heartily commend this to you as a study for you alone or with a group!! By the way, the online resources—the website and the Facebook site—were fantastic encouragements as we walked with other women through the study as well.

This book is filled with hope, encouragement, and joyful expectation. In days that seem darker and darker for true followers of Christ in this country and around the globe, we are all looking for a strong message of hope. The authors bring the text alive and ask the right questions to drive the message of the psalmist deep inside—where the Word of God can do its transformative work. This is a “must do” series for those who want to let a lot of light in the room during these darkening times.

Craig Hazen

This study is rich, rich, rich with hope-giving encouragement and inspiration. The authors have really nailed it with this one. Stunningly beautiful, with all kinds of creative responses and applications included, so that any woman can find an opportunity for a heart full of heaven-sent hope. Love this book!

What a rich treasury of insights, instruction, and inspiration. Discovering Hope in the Psalms can only create great joy and confidence. I can see this book being used over and over again, drawing the student into God’s eternal truths and resulting in a deeper level of hope.

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What’s Inside

Table of Contents

  1. Introducing the Book of Psalms
  2. Two Ways
  3. Two Comparisons
  4. Two Destinies
  5. Two Words
  1. Introducing Psalm 2
  2. The People Conspire
  3. The Lord and the King Speak
  4. The Psalm Warns
  5. The Beginning and the End
  1. Introducing Psalm 51
  2. Approach Boldly and Honestly
  3. Hope Confidently
  4. Serve Humbly
  5. The Worship of the Penitent
  1. Introducing Psalm 23
  2. The Lord Cares as a Good Shepherd Cares for His Sheep
  3. The Lord Cares as a Close Companion in Dark Valleys
  4. The Lord Cares as a Lavish Host Cares for an Honored Guest
  5. Remembering the Lord’s Good Care
  1. Introducing Psalm 73
  2. Feet That Almost Slip
  3. Steps Toward Faith
  4. Truths Seen
  5. Proclaiming Faith and Hope
  1. Introducing Psalms 42 and 43
  2. Longing for God
  3. Hope in Sorrow
  4. Petitioning and Praising
  5. Worshiping in Sorrows
  1. Introducing Psalm 71
  2. Hope from God’s Character and Deeds
  3. Hope for Today
  4. Hope for Tomorrow
  5. An Eternal View
  1. Introducing Psalms 30 and 146
  2. Call Others to Praise!
  3. Tell of God’s Deeds!
  4. Praise the Lord!
  5. Worshiping with Praise Psalms

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Book Details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvest House Publishers
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 1, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • Binding: PerfectBound Layflat
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0736969977
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0736969970
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 11 inches
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Discovering the Bible
  • Categories: Old Testament Bible Study; Christian Bible Study Guides
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For Readers

To help you get the most from your experience, we’ve got links to things we couldn’t fit in the book. The Bonus Bundle includes a leader guide, creative instructions, worksheets, bibliography, memory prompts, and more. The Super Bonus Bundle has discussion questions, charts, embroidery instructions, glossary, and more. There are also Teaching Videos and a Facebook group where you can share thoughts and projects.

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Hope Bonus Bundle

The Discovering Hope in the Psalms Bonus Bundle contains:

  • Leader Guide with tips for leading groups
  • Bibliography
  • Worksheets and lists from Pam Farrel
    • Quiet Time Commitment form
    • Bridge Bible Study Method
    • Creative Biblical Expressions worksheet
    • Romans 15:13 and Psalm 73:26 illustrations
    • Praying Through the Names of God instructions
  • Karla’s Bible Artist Sheet
  • Instructions for writing a wisdom psalm
  • 8 key verse memory prompts
  • Psalm 23 memory prompts
  • Links to related articles and videos
  • Links to related music
  • Corrections
  • A subscription to Jean’s monthly newsletter with encouragement, reviews, and news

Bundle updated 9/11/2023

Hope in Psalms Super Bonus Bundle

$10.00

Hope Super Bonus Bundle

The Super Bonus Bundle contains more helpful bonuses:

  • Everything in the Bonus Bundle
  • Suggested Discussion Questions for each chapter, including time estimates and key passages to read
  • Glossary
  • Memory prompts for Psalms 1, 2, 71, 30, 146
  • Charts for understanding Psalms 1, 2, 71
  • Psalm 71 Prayer Worksheet
  • Meditative prayers based on Psalms 1, 2
  • 18 verses to print on Avery notecards
  • Meme and color scheme ideas
  • Jean’s Psalm 1 Bible markup
  • How to Embroider Psalm 73 Bookmark using Whitework Techniques
  • How to Embroider Psalm 30 Using Needle Painting
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Teaching Videos

Join us in studying Discovering Hope in the Psalms—a 9-session study taught by Jean E. Jones. This look at 10 psalms of hope invites you to discover the incredible design and purpose of inspired Hebrew poetry.

Register here: Discovering Hope in the Psalms Online Bible Study.

Find & Share Inspiration

How are you creatively immersing yourself in the Psalms you’re studying? Do you want more inspiration? To share your creations and comments and see what others are creating, click this link and then click Join: Facebook group Discovering Hope in the Psalms.

Discovering Hope in the Psalms

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