Psalm

Light streaming down
Commentary on Psalm 98

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

Simeon and Anna
Commentary on Psalm 148

The psalmist of Psalm 148 sings:1 Praise the Lord from the earth You sea monsters and all [...]

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 [...]

Sign: Silence/Silencio
Commentary on Psalm 111

If I were tasked with introducing God as our visiting lecturer, I would use this psalm.1 Psalm [...]

Sea of Galilee at sunset
Commentary on Psalm 62:5-12

This Psalm is for the asylum seeker, those who seek refuge from adversaries, those who [...]

fig tree
Commentary on Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18

The homiletical possibilities for Psalm 139 are numerous and varied, [...]

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

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

Baptism of Christ
Commentary on Psalm 29

In many ways, Psalm 29 conforms to typical expectations for the book of Psalms, which bears the [...]

Bang
Commentary on Psalm 147:12-20

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

Ethiopian Coptic Service (1995)
Commentary on Psalm 96

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