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We're going to be exploring the book of Psalms and what it can teach us about engaging with the raw, honest emotions of our faith. The book of Psalms is a collection of songs and poems written over hundreds of years of Israel's history. Each one played a role in Israelite religion. The Psalms can: Invite us to lament the brokenness of our world if we're usually happy being blissfully ignorant. Encourage us to find joy and comfort when we're wallowing in sorrow. Teach us to marvel at mystery when we're usually just logical and rational. Show us how to acknowledge our shame when we're used to just covering it over. The Psalms are Jewish meditation literature. First of all, they're Jewish. The Psalms are rooted in the worldview of ancient Judaism, and they are chock-full of references to ideas and imagery from the rest of the Old Testament. Second, the Psalms are meditation literature. Me