Psalm

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 [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Psalm 29

Psalm 29 is classified as a Community Hymn, but is often considered an Enthronement psalm because of [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Psalm 29

There are a number of directions that the interpreter of psalm 29 could take. For example, it [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Psalm 29

The 29th Psalm is notorious for being an originally Canaanite psalm, adapted by the Israelites. Who can [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Psalm 29

While the pen remains mightier than the sword, neither bears quite the same dynamic power as the [...]

Ascension of Christ
Commentary on Psalm 47

Since ancient times Psalm 47 has been used for worship. It is plain to see why Christians [...]

Sacred Spaces: Sunset
Commentary on Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

Psalm 104 presents a glorious picture of God as creator [...]

Sacred Spaces: Sunset
Commentary on Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

It is a blessing to the preacher when the movement [...]

Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control
Commentary on Psalm 148

Psalm 148 poetically reflects on the essence and expression of praise. In a poetic flourish of word [...]

Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control
Commentary on Psalm 148

In its songs of praise, Israel regularly invites an extraordinarily expansive congregation to praise God — “all [...]