Commentary on Psalm 98
Like many psalms of praise, Psalm 98 begins with an imperative “call to praise,” followed by a [...]
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Commentary on Psalm 62:5-12
This Psalm is for the asylum seeker, those who seek refuge from adversaries, those who [...]
Commentary on Psalm 111
If I were tasked with introducing God as our “visiting” lecturer, I would use this Psalm. Psalm [...]
Commentary on Psalm 147:1-11, 20c
“Praise the Lord.” What more is there to say? “Praise [...]
Commentary on Psalm 50:1-6
What will it take for us to see — really see? What will it take [...]
Commentary on Psalm 51:1-17
If my commentary on Psalm 50 for the Festival of the Transfiguration (three days ago) [...]
Commentary on Psalm 25:1-10
The psalms immediately preceding Psalm 25 form a collection that is arranged in a chiastic [...]
Commentary on Psalm 22:23-31
From the utter abandonment of its opening line to its exuberant, full-throated praise in its [...]
Commentary on Psalm 19
It was a beautiful September day in Iowa and a group of students had gathered on one [...]
Commentary on Psalm 85:8-13
Psalm 85 is a communal prayer for help and verses 8-13 express confidence that the [...]
