Psalm

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Commentary on Psalm 16

In the context (wake, aftermath, light) of Easter, Psalm 16 proposes a contrast of sorts, between “the [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Psalm 118 is the psalm of psalms for the Easter [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 22

Borne out of a gut-wrenching anguish, Psalm 22 is the cry of one who knows what it [...]

Sandals in sand
Commentary on Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19

Psalm 116 begins with a confession of love and ends [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 31:9-16

Jesus’ words in Luke 23:46, incorporating the words of Psalm 31:5, “Into your hands I [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 121

Psalm 121 is one of the Songs of Ascent, Psalms 120-134, as indicated by its opening words.1 [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 23

If you have never preached on Psalm 23—or if you haven’t preached on it recently—this is the [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 130

Psalm 130 is the eleventh of the fifteen Songs of Ascents in Book Five of the Psalter [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 95

“O come, let us sing.” So Psalm 95 begins.1 Where else are people invited to sing together? [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 32

We don’t like to talk about sin. Especially if it means talking about our own sin.1 We [...]