Psalm

The birth of Jesus with shepherds
Commentary on Psalm 97

“The Lord is king … most high…exalted” — a perfect proclamation for Christmas.1 This reality is a [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 148

Christmas Day and the few days afterward, at least in my North American context, are often a [...]

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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 96

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

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Commentary on Luke 1:46b-55

The Magnificat is Mary’s song of praise to God, which she proclaims as her relative [...]

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Commentary on Isaiah 12:2-6

As we enter the third week of Advent, anticipation builds. Christmas lights twinkle, carols fill [...]

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Commentary on Luke 1:68-79

This is the second song that is sung in Luke’s story, and that matters. Zechariah [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 25:1-10

For many contemporary Christians, the first Sunday of Advent will continue thoughts of Thanksgiving celebrations [...]

Nikolai Ge,
Commentary on Psalm 93

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

Hannah Praying
Commentary on Psalm 16

People are not sure what to think when they are asked questions like, “Do you want to [...]