Psalm

Stone carving of Mary and Elizabeth touching hands
Commentary on Luke 1:46b-55

Even if you do not preach on Mary’s Psalm, sing it this weekend during Sabbath [...]

water splashing in a pool
Commentary on Isaiah 12:2-6

Isaiah 12 is the culminating hymn of the first section of Isaiah’s prophecy.1 The first [...]

Sunrise rays shine over valley
Commentary on Luke 1:68-79

Luke 1:68-79 marks the Benedictus—also known as the song of Zechariah.1 It is one of [...]

Mosaic of Christ from Vatican
Commentary on Psalm 93

Today’s psalm gives the opportunity to provide some content to the phrase “God is King” or “LORD [...]

Figure standing amid rubble after earthquake
Commentary on Psalm 16

“When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, [...]

Shadow figures on a brick wall
Commentary on Psalm 146

Psalm 146 is structurally simple, yet theologically profound.1 Its genre is one of praise and it is [...]

Votive candles in darkened space
Commentary on Psalm 24

Psalm 24 is notoriously difficult to interpret.1 While virtually everyone sees that it falls into three parts: [...]

Protest signs with
Commentary on Psalm 119:1-8

Psalm 119, the first eight verses of which is the appointed psalm for this Sunday, [...]

Mosaic of Martin Luther's rose on white stucco wall
Commentary on Psalm 46

Luther was right! Psalm 46 is usually classified as a Song of Zion that along with Psalms [...]

man praying fervently
Commentary on Psalm 126

Psalm 126 is among the relatively small number of psalms for which historical context is both fairly [...]