Commentary on Psalm 40:1-11
The lectionary selection from Psalm 40 includes 10 verses that express thanksgiving (verses 1–10) and [...]
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Commentary on Psalm 29
Psalm 29 is classified as a Community Hymn, but is often considered an Enthronement Psalm because of [...]
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
Psalm 147 is classified as a Community Hymn—a hymn of the people that celebrates God’s [...]
Commentary on Psalm 148
Psalm 148 is third in a set of five hymns bounded by “hallelujah” concluding the psalter. This [...]
Commentary on Psalm 122
Advent is a delightfully mixed message.1 It is a season of judgment: John the Baptist announces fire [...]
Commentary on Psalm 98
Like many psalms of praise, Psalm 98 begins with an imperative “call to praise,” followed by a [...]
Commentary on Psalm 97
Christianity is, in many ways, a faith built on paradoxes.1 Old and New Testaments alike bear witness [...]
Commentary on Psalm 96
Psalm 96 is a psalm of pure exultation, so very appropriate for Christmas Eve.1 We are enjoined, [...]
Commentary on Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
God has seemingly turned God’s face away.1 So distant, so [...]
