Psalm 103
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- Reading the Texts:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Chapter III, On Prayer, Tertullian (c. 199)
- I.8, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- II.13, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- From Wesley's Notes.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary,
Psalm 103:(1-7) 8-13, Paul O. Myhre, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
- "What are the contours of praise for God?"
- Commentary, Psalm 103:(1-7) 8-13 | Bruce Cromwell |Â A Plain Account 2017
- "Our sin has been forgiven, through Christ. We need no longer be bound by the consequences of our sin, but are free because of God’s grace, freely given. And so if we find ourselves still separated from God, it is not due primarily to our sins but rather to our self-righteousness."
- Commentary,
Psalm 103:1-8, Adam Hearson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
- "Psalm 103 begins as a shout. 'Bless the Lord, O my soul.'"
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
- Commentary,
Psalm 103:(1-7) 8-13, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
- "Sin may be likened to knowing what is expected of one, aiming for a particular outcome, but falling short."
- Commentary,
Psalm 103:1-8, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- "Psalm 103 is classified as an Individual Hymn of Thanksgiving, a psalm in which a single voice praises God for goodness to or on behalf of that individual, usually for deliverance from some trying situation."
- "Justice," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
- "Justice is the grammar of things. Mercy is the poetry of things."
- Commentary,
Psalm 103:(1-7) 8-13, Henry Langknecht, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
- "So, what I want from a sermon on Psalm 103 is for you to meet me at the intersection of verse 6 ('O LORD, you provide vindication and justice for all who are oppressed.') and verse 10 ('You have not dealt with us according to our sins, nor repaid us according to our iniquities.')."
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Commentary,
Psalm 103:1-8, James Limburg, Pentecost +13, Preaching This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- "Of the texts that the lectionary pitches for this Sunday (Luke 13, Hebrews 12, Isaiah 58, Psalm 103), I suggest letting the first three go by and taking a cut at the fourth."
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Lectionary Commentary, Psalm 103, Janet Floyd, The
African-American Lectionary, 2009.
- "Praise is the weapon, the 'healing salve,' we used to heal the 'dis-eases' of our lives. Be it 'dis-ease' of mind, body, or soul, praise provides the strength for the believer under attack to rise over the enemy victoriously!"
- "Bless the Lord My Soul," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
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Environmental &
earth-centered reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental
Stewardship Commission, Nan Stokes.
- "Wherever we are living, we can look up and see the heavens and know that blue expanse is limitless, even if trees or skyscrapers or sand dunes obstruct part of the view. So is the compassion and mercy of the Lord a limitless expanse."
- Commentary,
Psalm 103:(1-7) 8-13, Paul O. Myhre, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
- Gaiser, Frederick J., "'Your Sins Are
Forgiven...Stand Up and Walk': A Theological Reading of Mark 2:1-12 in
the Light of Psalm 103," Ex Auditu, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Gregory, Bradley C., "The Legal
Background of the Metaphor for Forgiveness in Psalm 103:12," Vetus
Testamentum, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Patterson, Richard D.,
"Parental Love As a Metaphor for Divine-Human Love," Journal of the
Evangelical Theological Society, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Pickut, William D., "Additional Observations Relating
to the Legal Significance of Psalm 103:12," Vetus Testamentum,
2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Rice, Gene,
"An Exposition of Psalm 103," Journal of Religious Thought, 1982.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Gaiser, Frederick J., "'Your Sins Are
Forgiven...Stand Up and Walk': A Theological Reading of Mark 2:1-12 in
the Light of Psalm 103," Ex Auditu, 2005.
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- "He Touched Me," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
- Drama:
- Liturgy:
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Epiphany B8
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Psalm 103:5, Psalm 103:5, Psalm 103:13, Psalm 103:14, Psalm 103:16-17, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- The Seedbed Psalter, with selected tunes for singing.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 103. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- "Bless the Lord, O My Soul," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Psalm 103:1-8 set to St. Thomas or Festal Song (SM)
- Psalm 103:1-13 set to St Thomas or Festal Song (SM)
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
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- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms
