Commentary on Psalm 147:12-20
Psalms 146–150 comprise the fivefold doxology that concludes the Hebrew Psalter. The five psalms begin [...]

Psalms 146–150 comprise the fivefold doxology that concludes the Hebrew Psalter. The five psalms begin [...]

“The Lord is king … most high…exalted” — a perfect proclamation for Christmas.1 This reality is a [...]

Christmas Day and the few days afterward, at least in my North American context, are often a [...]

Like many psalms of praise, Psalm 98 begins with an imperative “call to praise,” followed by a [...]

Psalm 96 is a psalm of pure exultation, so very appropriate for Christmas Eve.1 We are enjoined, [...]

The Magnificat is Mary’s song of praise to God, which she proclaims as her relative [...]

As we enter the third week of Advent, anticipation builds. Christmas lights twinkle, carols fill [...]

This is the second song that is sung in Luke’s story, and that matters. Zechariah [...]

For many contemporary Christians, the first Sunday of Advent will continue thoughts of Thanksgiving celebrations [...]

Today’s psalm gives the opportunity to provide some content to the phrase “God is King” or “the [...]