Commentary on Psalm 8
A problem with our hearing of Psalm 8, as with so many other biblical texts, may be [...]
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Commentary on Psalm 19:7-14
The lectionary tries to steal this psalm from us, but we don’t need to let [...]
Commentary on Psalm 54
Why the passion of this psalm? Why its sharp, even repellant characterization of the enemies? Why the [...]
Commentary on Psalm 116:1-9
In the lectionary portion of Psalm 116, we do not get to the question of [...]
Commentary on Psalm 146
As I have done with the previous three Psalm lections, I again tie the theme of worship [...]
Commentary on Psalm 15
The opening verse of Psalm 15, asking who can be admitted to worship at the tabernacle/temple, makes [...]
Commentary on Psalm 34:15-22
With the concluding verses of Psalm 34, the author has returned to the subject matter [...]
Commentary on Psalm 34:9-14
Last Sunday’s Psalm lection (34:1-8) contained some of the typical features of individual Psalms of [...]
Commentary on Psalm 34:1-8
Psalm 34 is classified as an Individual Hymn of Thanksgiving. Fifteen individual Hymns of Thanksgiving [...]
Commentary on Psalm 78:23-29
Psalm 78’s superscription reads, “A Maskil of Asaph.” While some commentators and readers ignore the [...]