Commentary on Psalm 29
In many ways, Psalm 29 conforms to typical expectations for the book of Psalms, which bears the [...]
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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
Psalms 146–150 comprise the fivefold doxology that concludes the Hebrew Psalter. The five psalms begin [...]
Commentary on Psalm 97
“The Lord is king … most high…exalted” — a perfect proclamation for Christmas.1 This reality is a [...]
Commentary on Psalm 148
Christmas Day and the few days afterward, at least in my North American context, are often a [...]
Commentary on Psalm 98
Like many psalms of praise, Psalm 98 begins with an imperative “call to praise,” followed by a [...]
Commentary on Psalm 96
Psalm 96 is a psalm of pure exultation, so very appropriate for Christmas Eve.1 We are enjoined, [...]
Commentary on Luke 1:46b-55
The Magnificat is Mary’s song of praise to God, which she proclaims as her relative [...]
Commentary on Isaiah 12:2-6
As we enter the third week of Advent, anticipation builds. Christmas lights twinkle, carols fill [...]
Commentary on Luke 1:68-79
This is the second song that is sung in Luke’s story, and that matters. Zechariah [...]
