"Sing Me The Story: The Song of the Psalter” | Rev. Roberto Chaple
Do You Sing When It’s Hard to Hope?
What’s your go-to song in the car, the shower, or on a hard day?
In part one of our Advent series, Sing Me the Story, Pastor Roberto opened with The Psalter—a look at the ancient worship songs that point us to the hope of Jesus. These aren’t just religious poems. They are soul cries, battle anthems, and prophetic lyrics that prepare us for the Savior who came—and is coming again.
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Key Takeaways: Worship That Points to Jesus
1. Advent isn’t a season—it’s a lifestyle of preparation.
We often focus on expectation during Advent, but not everyone who expects is prepared. Like waiting for a baby without packing a hospital bag, many believers confess Christ is coming but make no space for Him in daily life. Advent reminds us: He came once, and He will come again.
2. Psalms are more than poetry—they're prophecy.
Messianic Psalms like Psalm 2, 8, 45, 72, 89, 110, and 118 pointed ahead to Jesus long before His birth.
“You are my Son; today I have become your Father.” — Psalm 2:7
“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” — Psalm 118:22
These lyrics weren’t just for ancient Israel—they sing the story of salvation for us too:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
3. Worship isn’t tame—it’s what overflows.
From Moses to Mary, victory to exile, God’s people responded with song when they had nowhere else to go. As Pastor Roberto shared, true worship is what spills out when your heart can’t contain gratitude anymore. If you can hold it in, it's not worship—just devotion:content.
How Will You Worship in the Waiting?
Advent is an invitation to sing even before the miracle shows up. Whether in a car, a church pew, or a shepherd’s field, God is still inspiring songs of hope. What’s pouring out of your heart right now—worship or worry? If Jesus came today, would your life look ready?
This week, take time to:
Reflect on the Psalms that point to Jesus.
Ask what needs to go in your “spiritual hospital bag.”
Let your worship overflow—loud, real, and uncontainable.
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Reflection Questions
Use these for personal prayer, group discussion, or journaling:
What part of your daily routine would Jesus look at and say: “Yep, that looks like Advent!”?
Where in your faith walk are you excited, but unprepared? What needs to go in your “spiritual hospital bag”?
If Jesus came today, what would you try to hide behind your back? What would you run to show Him?
Are you a December Christian… or an Everyday Christian? What pushes you into seasonal-only faith?
If your life were a movie, what scene would Jesus walk into right now? What line would He open with?
Do you sing louder in church or in the shower? What does that say about how free your heart is?
What’s your go-to “car worship” song that turns your vehicle into a sanctuary?
Which psalm hit you hardest today and why? Who needs you to “pass that verse on” this week?
What’s spilling out of your life right now: worship or worry? What’s taking up space that Jesus didn’t put there?
What “verse” are you contributing to the church’s big song this season? What “lyric” do you want God to write in you next?
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