The book of Psalms has made an enormous impact on God's people. Psalms are frequently quoted in later books of the Bible and have formed the backbone of worship in the Christian church.

Psalms are the great hymnbook of the people of God.

•They express a wide range of emotions and experiences.

Psalms offer us today a direct relationship with God.

Crossway Bible Guides are tailor-made for group study leaders and members and are also ideal for personal devotional use. They provide a concise summary and lively application of each passage, with pointed questions to probe more deeply into personal, church-centred and global Issues. They help us to grasp the Bible's message and the Bible to get a grip on us.

'The questions at the end of each short section make this a useful resource for personal Bible reading and group studies.

Michael Green

These guides will facilitate, stimulate and enrich your discovery of God's Word."

- Roger Forster

Alan Palmer was formerly Director of Oak Hill Open Learning Centre in North London. A graduate of the London Bible College, he has pastored churches in Canada, the UK and Belgium. Alan is the author of the Crossway Bible Guide on Psalms 1-72.

Debra Reid has taught at Spurgeon's College, London, since 1987. Brought up in London's East End she studied theology in Cardiff and now lives in Horley, Surrey, with her husband David and their two young sons.