In-depth Bible Study with Elizabeth Ficken

Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! This is the attitude and perspective of the Hallel, Psalms 113 -118, that are sung during the course of the Passover celebration. In the Passover program that I present,  we will try to grasp what these psalms declare and praise the Lord through them as we experience Jesus’ Passover celebration as described in the gospels.   **** This weekly women's Bible stu...

This episode contains my discussion of the workbook lessons on Psalms 110 and 118. These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they will be able to eas...

Psalm 104 parallels the creation account in Genesis in a beautiful way.  Genesis 1 describes God’s act of creation logically, giving day-by-day details. Psalm 104 is free-flowing, with delight in God’s work, and uses rich vocabulary. **** This weekly women's Bible study includes lectures by me, Elizabeth Bagwell Ficken, which coordinate with the study guide "Come, Let Us Worship" which can be...

This episode contains my discussion of the workbook lessons on Psalms 103, 105, and 106.  These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they will be...

Psalm 91 **** This weekly women's Bible study includes lectures by me, Elizabeth Bagwell Ficken, which coordinate with the study guide "Come, Let Us Worship" which can be found on Amazon. More info at my website https://www.elizabethficken.com The Psalms prompt us to turn to the Lord and see that He is with us every moment of our lives, sovereign, faithful, loving, wise and worthy of all our devot...

This episode contains my discussion of the workbook lessons on Psalms 90-99. These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they will be able to easily se...

Psalms  73 through 89 reveal the depth of pain and confusion that the  Israelites experienced. These psalms ask hard questions. And God doesn't  answer them. So there is bewilderment. Suffering. Sorrow greater than any sorrow that has ever been experienced before. These psalms give us guidelines on how to grieve.  **** This weekly women's Bible study includes lectures by me, El...

This episode contains my discussion of the workbook lessons on Psalms 77-89.  These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they will be able to eas...

We have a great hope ahead of us… a hope and a joy that far outweighs all suffering here on earth. When we are suffering, we have precious promises to remember – that one day pain will exist no longer. God is going to make all things new and wonderful. And so we endure today as we wait for the best tomorrow. When we all get to heaven – what a day of rejoicing that will be – when we all SEE JESUS.....

Our women’s class did an in-depth study of Psalm 72 for their homework, and after our group discussion, I presented a quick overview of the timeline of future events. On display was a model of the Millennial Temple that I made for my Bible study on Ezekiel (based on Ezekiel 40-48).We reviewed descriptions that the Psalms give us of Jesus as King of the Millennium, and then tried to comprehend the...

This episode contains my discussion of the workbook lessons on Psalms 73-76. These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep   with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they will be able...

This episode contains my discussion of the workbook lessons on Psalms 71 and 72. These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they will be able to easil...

Psalm 69 allows us the privilege of looking straight into the depth  of emotion that David experienced when he suffered tremendously under the oppression of those around him. We’ve seen that emotion in previous psalms, but this one has aspects we’ve never considered. The surprise in this psalm is the raw emotion and ANGER that David expressed to the Lord – his indignation and desire to see ju...

This episode contains my discussion of the workbook lessons on Psalms 63 and 68.  These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep   with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they wil...

I enjoyed studying Psalm 56 and seeing David’s urgent plea and great  faith in the midst of fear. It was also so comforting to learn that God  keeps our tears. He knows our sufferings and is so compassionate toward  us.  One of the most critical things that we can gather from all of the  stories of David’s life is that he knew the God of Israel. What is  presented to...

This episode contains my discussion of the workbook lessons on Psalms 52-61.  These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep   with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they will be...

It’s wonderful to read Psalm 51 at the beginning of this new year of 2021! It’s also wonderful to be reading this psalm as we watch all the current events happening around us in the world right now.  Psalm 51 gives us the perspective that we need in our individual lives to walk humbly with our God. It also shows us the need that every person on earth has: to be forgiven of sin and to be trans...

This episode contains my discussion of the workbook lesson on Psalm 51. These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep   with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they will be able to ea...

The New English Translation Study Bible notes call Psalm 45 a romantic poem celebrating the Davidic king’s marriage to a lovely princess. The psalmist praises the king for his military prowess and commitment to justice, urges the bride to be loyal to the king, and anticipates that the marriage will be blessed with royal offspring. In this episode, I will explain Jewish wedding customs and then con...

This episode contains my discussion of the workbook lessons on Book Two: Introduction (Psalms 42-49) and Psalm 50.  These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let  Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep with a green highlighter and green ballpoint...

Join me for a review of the first 41 Psalms! They are rich in truth about our great God which leads us to praise Him.    **** This weekly women's Bible study includes lectures by me, Elizabeth Bagwell Ficken, which coordinate with the study guide "Come, Let Us Worship" which can be found on Amazon. More info at my website https://www.elizabethficken.com The Psalms prompt us to turn to th...

This episode contains my discussion of the workbook lessons on Psalms 37 and 40. These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let  Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they will be able to...

Psalm 33 is a great hymn of praise to the Lord which gives the forgiven ones of Psalm 32 an opportunity to sing out their praise. This great hymn of praise emphasizes the Lord’s power as Creator, His power over all nations, His power over our individual lives. **** This weekly women's Bible study includes lectures by me, Elizabeth Bagwell Ficken, which coordinate with the study guide "Come, Let Us...

This episode contains my discussion of the workbook lessons on Psalms 32 and 34. These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let  Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms.. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep   with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they &n...

In the celebration declared in Psalm 30, David says that he will praise the Lord! Why? Because the Lord lifted him up, healed him, and kept him alive. He basically says: I’ll praise you Lord because you saved me!!  You brought me from death to life.  **** This weekly women's Bible study includes lectures by me, Elizabeth Bagwell Ficken, which coordinates with the study guide "Come, Let U...