Psalm
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class began by revisiting the previous session and announcing upcoming community events before diving into the new series titled “Seasons of Life,” which would examine the Psalms as reflections of life’s seasonal journeys. The teacher explained three categories—orientation (times of well‑being), disorientation (periods of anger or confusion), and renewal (moments of re‑orientation)—and described how each category aligns with specific Psalms. Using Psalm 145 as an example of orientation, the class highlighted the psalmist’s general praise of God’s greatness, mercy, and creative order, noting that such verses often surface during moments of gratitude and celebration. The discussion then shifted to the disorientation phase, where the teacher emphasized that Psalms of lament give believers permission to express anger, doubt, and frustration, mirroring the real challenges faced after the initial excitement of a faith journey fades. Finally, the renewal category was presented as a hopeful transition, where believers can experience God’s guiding hand out of despair into renewed trust. Throughout, the teacher encouraged participants to identify which season they were in and to use the Psalms as a spiritual roadmap for navigating life’s ups and downs.