Joy Comes in the Morning: Psalms for All Seasons by Mark D. Futato

128 pages | Direct Price: $9.99 $7.50 | Paperback

Summary: Life is a journey over uneven terrain, through changing seasons. Whether we encounter highs or lows, the biblical Psalms stand ready to engage our emotions and clarify our thoughts.

Joy Comes in the Morning introduces us to the three major genres of the Psalms—praise, lament, thanksgiving—as keys to understanding the Psalms and using them in our lives and worship. Woven into the author’s discussion of three representative psalms is his own testimony of how, even through trying seasons of life, joy comes in the morning.

About the Author:

Mark D. Futato (MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary; MA, PhD, Semetic Languages and Literature, The Catholic University of America) is professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando campus. Some of his books include, Creation: A Witness to the Wonder of God and Transformed by Praise: The Purpose and Message of the Psalms.

What Others Say About This Book:

“For nearly thirty years, Mark Futato has studied, taught, and lived the Psalms. Now he distills his multifaceted knowledge in a wonderfully readable and profound guide to the form, the interpretation, and the full meaning of the main genres of the Psalms. This is a clear, deep, and personal introduction to the songbook of Israel.”

– Daniel Doriani

“With this book Mark Futato reaffirms his position as a sensitive and insightful interpreter of the Psalms. Mark shares not only his knowledge with us but also his heart and life story. I recommend this book to pastors and laypeople alike.”

– Tremper Longman III