The Psalms played were foundational in the early church and the church today. Providing an understanding of Christ’s identity and mission, the Psalms also formed a foundation for Christian worship practices, while also providing an essential model for personal and corporate prayer.

The Psalms served as the bridge between the Hebrew and the Christian experience, providing continuity with Jewish tradition while enabling something distinctively Christian. They weren’t merely supplementary but foundational – they shaped Christian identity, worship, theology, and spiritual practice in ways that continue to influence Christianity today.