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"... unlike the apostolic and post-apostolic periods, the modern church’s commitment to witness has not been accompanied by a concomitant commitment to disciple-making. As a result, we are forced to concede that today, global Christian spirituality is at risk of becoming ‘a mile long and an inch deep’." This powerful statement comes from Lausanne Movement's 2024 Great Commission Report. Throughout history, the church’s response to the need for discipleship and worship has been clear: immerse in the Psalms. In times of persecution and spiritual need, the Psalms have rooted believers deeply in the faith: - Paul and Silas sang them in prison (Acts 16:25). - The early church found solace in them. - Protestant reformers clung to them during persecution. - Today, oppressed churches around the globe continues to draw strength from them. Why the Psalms? As N.T. Wright reminds us: “The Psalms offer us comprehensive and essential discipleship training. We may have deep spiritual experiences and encounters, sense God’s ways instinctively and intuitively, and excel in spiritual gifts, even being called talented, but we need to be trained, and there is no better teacher, trainer, and guide than the Psalms.” The Psalms are the prayers of David, of ancient Israel, of Jesus—and they can become our prayers too. They teach us to navigate the highs and lows of life with God, fortifying us for the difficulties Jesus promised would come. How have you been discipled by the Psalms? How have you been guided to worship or persevere by them? #Discipleship #Psalms #Faith #Lausanne2024 #SpiritualDepth #BibleTranslation #GreatCommission

"... unlike the apostolic and post-apostolic periods, the modern church’s commitment to witness has not been accompanied by a concomitant commitment to disciple-making. As a result, we are forced to concede that today, global Christian spirituality is at risk of becoming ‘a mile long and an inch deep’." This powerful statement comes from Lausanne Movement's 2024 Great Commission Report. Throughout history, the church’s response to the need for discipleship and worship has been clear: immerse in the Psalms. In times of persecution and spiritual need, the Psalms have rooted believers deeply in the faith: - Paul and Silas sang them in prison (Acts 16:25). - The early church found solace in them. - Protestant reformers clung to them during persecution. - Today, oppressed churches around the globe continues to draw strength from them. Why the Psalms? As N.T. Wright reminds us: “The Psalms offer us comprehensive and essential discipleship training. We may have deep spiritual experiences and encounters, sense God’s ways instinctively and intuitively, and excel in spiritual gifts, even being called talented, but we need to be trained, and there is no better teacher, trainer, and guide than the Psalms.” The Psalms are the prayers of David, of ancient Israel, of Jesus—and they can become our prayers too. They teach us to navigate the highs and lows of life with God, fortifying us for the difficulties Jesus promised would come. How have you been discipled by the Psalms? How have you been guided to worship or persevere by them? #Discipleship #Psalms #Faith #Lausanne2024 #SpiritualDepth #BibleTranslation #GreatCommission

Scriptura is at the ETEN Summit 2024 this week! ?? We’re thrilled to gather with some of the most impactful organizations and passionate advocates in Bible translation. If you’re attending, we’d love to connect! Let’s explore how Scriptura's resources can support your work with the Psalms and enhance the translation of poetry in local languages. #BibleTranslation #ETENSummit #Scriptura #PsalmsTranslation #ExegeticalResources #Unstoppable #AllAccess

Many Bible translators are told not to try translating Psalms. Why? It's too hard. Teams do not have the tools they need to handle this challenging book. What is available is: - For trained academics (vs. local translators) - Full of technical language (vs. conversational English) - Focused on prose (vs. the unique challenges of poetry) It doesn't have to be this way. When presenting our materials at a translation conference, an audience member stood up and said: "I translated the Scriptures with a semi-nomadic group of sheep and cattle herders in West Africa. Early in the project I was hoping to translate Psalm 23, the Shepherd Psalm, in their language. But since Hebrew poetry in the Psalms is one of the most difficult genres to translate, I was told I couldn't do it. But, with this resource, I could have done it!" You can help us provide the resources Psalms translators need to bring this life-changing book to their community. Visit www.scriptura.org to partner with us. #BibleTranslation #Psalms #Poetry #ETEN

?? Some translations are meant to be temporary—like using an app to read a menu in a foreign language. But translating the Word of God is different. It’s not just for a moment; it’s for transformation, revealing God’s glory, and changing lives. Creating a translation that truly impacts and inspires is challenging. But it doesn’t have to take a lifetime if we share the burden. When we work together, we can achieve results that serve many, across cultures and generations. ?? Would you consider joining us? For the sake of all peoples, tribes, and nations—and the global church—let’s carry this vision forward, together. Visit www.scriptura.org to learn more. #BibleTranslation #GlobalMission #Transformation #ScriptureEngagement #Psalms #GreatCommission #ETEN

Imagine life without the Psalms. Discipleship without "Blessed is the one... whose delight is in the Law of the LORD" (Psalm 1). Funerals without "The LORD is my shepherd" (Psalm 23). Hearing "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" on Good Friday, without access to Psalm 22 in your heart language. It's a bleak thought. Yet for 1.5 billion people, that’s reality — no Psalms in their language. But together, we can change this. With your support, we can equip Bible translators with the tools to bring the beauty and depth of the Psalms to those still waiting. Your generosity can give millions access to these life-changing words. As Giving Tuesday approaches, we invite you to consider a special year-end gift. Help us make an eternal impact by putting the Psalms in the hands of every community. God wants to change the world through you. ???? #BibleTranslation #GivingTuesday #YearEndGiving #Psalms #GlobalImpact #Scripture #Nonprofit

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website: www.scriptura.org! At Scriptura, our mission is to provide exegetical resources for Bible translation teams working on the Psalms—equipping them to bring these powerful texts to life in communities around the world. This year, we partnered with the talented team at Grey Matter Group to update our branding, ensuring our message is clear and our mission resonates even more deeply. If you’re a nonprofit searching for a marketing team that truly cares about your cause, we highly recommend Grey Matter Group. Their expertise and enthusiasm have made a world of difference for us. Check out our new site, and stay tuned for more exciting updates! #NonprofitMarketing #BibleTranslation #Rebranding #GreyMatterGroup #PsalmsTranslation #NonprofitExcellence #Scriptura

What books of the Bible do new communities ask for when requesting a translation? The answer is different than what you would expect. 1. A gospel (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John) 2. The Psalms They want Jesus and they want discipleship — they know the book of Psalms is one of the most important resources for discipleship. With Psalms in their heart language, they are able to connect — from the heart — with their God. Yet, the book of Psalms still does not exist in over 90% of the world’s languages. Translation teams are told the book is too difficult. This leaves churches without their birthright: Jesus’ templates for how to pray and worship. Scriptura is in a unique position to make one of the least accessible (but highly strategic) books one of the most accessible, with our resources for Bible translators. By doing the scholarly work ahead of time and packaging it in a way accessible for translators, we can reverse this situation. How can you help? - Pray that the Lord will connect Scriptura with more financial partners with a passion for poetically accurate Psalms translations - Share this post and raise awareness of the need for Psalms in the global church. #BibleTranslation #Psalms #ExegeticalResources #ScriptureEngagement #Discipleship