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Psalm 123 is the fourth psalm in the collection of psalms held together by the common designation “of Ascents” in their titles (Psalms 120-134).1 These psalms were probably collected for use during pilgrimage to Jerusalem (...)

Psalm 123 is the fourth psalm in the collection of psalms held together by the common designation “of Ascents” in their titles (Psalms 120-134). These psalms were probably collected for use during pilgrimage to Jerusalem (...)

Psalm 78 is the second longest psalm in the Psalter (next to Psalm 119) and by far the longest psalm that rehearses Israel’s history (Psalms 105 and 106 are two other examples).1 The events of (...)

Psalm 78 is the second longest psalm in the Psalter (next to Psalm 119) and by far the longest psalm that rehearses Israel’s history (Psalms 105 and 106 are two other examples). The events of (...)

Psalm 22 is a familiar psalm to most of us.1 It opens with the words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? — words uttered by Jesus on the cross in the gospel (...)

Psalm 107 opens with the words: O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those he redeemed from trouble (...)

Type “Psalm 46” in the Working Preacher search box and you’ll discover that there are 11 other scholars whose commentaries on this psalm have been posted (or re-posted) a total of 19 times!1 We are (...)

The lectionary texts from Hebrews for the previous week, this week, and the coming two weeks revolve around the identity of Jesus as the great high priest, the manner of his priestly service, and the (...)

It is not surprising that Psalm 91 is often read, frequently set to music, and much-loved.1 It offers the reader a straightforward and thorough expression of trust in the providence and protection of God, even (...)

This is the second of four lections from Job. We saw in Job 1–2 that Job is blameless, and that God prompted the satan to do terrible things to him. These remarks on Job 23 (...)