Psalm

Commentary on Psalm 27:1, 4-9

Commentary for this text is forthcoming.

Commentary on Psalm 40:1-11

Commentary for this text is forthcoming.

Commentary on Psalm 29

Psalm 29 is classified as a Community Hymn, but is often considered an Enthronement Psalm because of [...]

Commentary on Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14

The Greek meaning of “epiphany” is to reveal or uncover.1 [...]

Commentary on Psalm 147:12-20

Psalm 147 is classified as a Community Hymn—a hymn of the people that celebrates God’s [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 148

Psalm 148 is third in a set of five hymns bounded by “hallelujah” concluding the psalter. This [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 122

Advent is a delightfully mixed message.1 It is a season of judgment: John the Baptist announces fire [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 98

Like many psalms of praise, Psalm 98 begins with an imperative “call to praise,” followed by a [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 97

Christianity is, in many ways, a faith built on paradoxes.1 Old and New Testaments alike bear witness [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 96

Psalm 96 is a psalm of pure exultation, so very appropriate for Christmas Eve.1 We are enjoined, [...]