Counsel from Psalm 119
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
The 119th Psalm is the prayer notebook of a man who solves every problem in life by means of the Bible. In verse after verse he explains how the Scriptures sustained and guided him through all of life's vicissitudes. In this book, Jay Adams translates, interprets and applies to counseling the rich insights of Psalm 119. This unique book will help you to live more sure-footedly and to help others do the same.
- Explores the connection between Psalms 119 and counseling
- Focuses on the importance of living according to the Bible
- Addresses themes of suffering, afflection, and sin
Top Highlights
“Psalm 119 is divided into twenty-two sections, each containing eight verses” (Page iii)
“The word precepts, occurring 21 times in the Psalm, means ‘mandates handed down to be observed” (Page 4)
“the happy Christian is the one who follows Yahweh’s testimonies with his whole heart” (Page 2)
“Meditation is a matter of relating life to Scripture.” (Page 13)
“If counselees need to encounter anything when they come to counseling, they should encounter a counselor who thoroughly enjoys—indeed, delights in—the Bible. Nothing short of that will create the truly biblical counseling atmosphere and context necessary to do effective counseling.” (Page 21)
Reviews
2 ratings
Summer
1/12/2024
Thomas Wright
3/20/2021
This little book is powerful! I’ve read about 15-20 different commentaries on Psalm 119. This is by far my favorite (not to say others aren’t really good too). He also provides his own translation which is helpful in drawing out terms and ideas for a class. If I could give this commentary 6 stars I would.