Recitation of Psalm 145

The ESV site @ http://www.esv.org has Ryan Ferguson reciting Psalm 145 from the ESV in this video from the WorshipGod08 Conference:

Worship Matters, has some additional details, including this explanation of the background music:

Scripture readings don’t have to be accompanied with music, but because this took place in between two songs, I kept playing. I tried to follow Ryan’s inflections and amplify the emotional flow of the passage. Playing behind prayers or readings isn’t always helpful. Sometimes it can sound like Muzak. Sometimes it can be a distraction, as people try to figure out what song you’re playing. But there are times when I think it can be effective and help people listen more carefully to what’s being said. I hope this was one of them.

You may remember Ryan’s earlier recitation of the book of Hebrews and of Hebrews 9 and 10.

Hebrews 9 and 10

This recording was taken at the 2006 Worship God Live conference at Covenant Life. The individual, Ryan Ferguson, passionately recites Hebrews 9 & 10 from memory. It is the reality of Hebrews that makes you want to pray and memorize Scripture, thanking God for his awesome, jaw-dropping work in Christ, as revealed in the Scripture. This is an example of not wasting your time while watching a Google Video…Enjoy…

Ryan Ferguson Recites Hebrews 9 and 10

By Bob Kauflin @ http://worshipmatters.com/

This video captures one of the highlights of the WorshipGod06 Conference hosted by Sovereign Grace Ministries this past August. Ryan Ferguson shared a memorized dramatic presentation of Hebrews 9 and 10 from the ESV Bible. The power of God's Word came through in a fresh, compelling way. Ryan, a member of North Hills Community Church in Greenville, South Carolina, has actually memorized the entire book of Hebrews. However, we only asked him to share two chapters with us at the conference.

As my family celebrates Thanksgiving tomorrow along with most Americans, we are going to express gratefulness to God for the innumerable blessings we've received from his hand, including food, clothing, shelter, our church, friends, and more. But this video reminds us of the greatest reason we have for giving thanks. God has sent his Son to be the complete and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. Anyone who turns from their sins to trust in what Jesus Christ accomplished can now draw near to God through the atoning death of the only Savior. Eternity won't be long enough to express our thanks to God for his mercy and kindness to rebels.

By the way, if you're interested in more info on Ryan, he is the Manager of the Fine Arts Center at Anderson University and also serves as a director in the theater department there. You can contact him at ryan.ferguson@charter.net.