What the Psalms Teach Us and "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?" with Rebecca Poe Hays

In this episode, Pastor Danny explores the deeper meaning of the Psalms with Dr. Rebecca Poe Hays. She talks about their structure, authorship, and relevance for prayer and faith. Rebecca recalls her own faith journey and call to ministry, and how the Psalms have impacted the faith community in general. She and Danny take a deeper dive into Psalm 22 and the words from Jesus on the cross, "My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me?" Rebecca also explains how the Psalms should not be taken in isolation from each other but comprise an overall message of God's faithfulness through struggle and hardship. These ancient songs continue to teach us about God's character and our relationship with Him. An ordained Baptist minister, Rebecca is Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures (Hebrew Bible/Old Testament) at George W. Truett Theological Seminary on the campus of Baylor University.