Psalm

Crucifixion
Commentary on Psalm 22

Psalm 22 has been described rather glibly as “the fifth passion narrative” for the imagery it has [...]

Crucifixion
Commentary on Psalm 22

This is one of the Bible’s saddest texts, appropriately read by Christians on Good Friday, the saddest [...]

Mary, the Evangelist
Commentary on Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

It is easy to see why Psalm 118 is the [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on Psalm 150

Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts series included a number entitled “Praise God and Dance,” a direct invocation of [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on Psalm 150

The celebration continues! On this second Sunday of Easter, the sound of trumpets still echoes in our [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

On Easter Sunday, the church proclaims, “O give thanks to [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on Psalm 150

Dare I suggest considering a sermon on something other than John 20 this Easter 2? I recommend [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Psalm 118 is a bounty of riches. Scholars debate whether [...]

Shepherd in a landscape with goats
Commentary on Psalm 23

Notice this Psalm’s emphasis on our active Lord. In this one Psalm, the Lord is shepherd, host [...]

Shepherd in a landscape with goats
Commentary on Psalm 23

Everybody knows Psalm 23. In an era of increasing biblical illiteracy, this is an encouraging sign. But [...]