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Psalm 139

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bulletReading the Text:
bullet NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
bullet The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
bulletThe Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
bulletThe World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
bulletHistorical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
bullet"Omniscient," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
bulletChapter XXVIII of The First Epistle to the Corinthians, Clement of Rome (ca. 96).
bulletSimilitude VII, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
bulletIV.22, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
bulletChapter XV, On the Soul, Tertullian (c. 210)
bulletIV.Summary.35, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen / Rufinus (c.230)
bulletXIII.27, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
bulletOn the Lapsed -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 251)
bulletFrom Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes.
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary.
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes. (Scroll down at their site to access unindexed Psalm commentary.)
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
bulletContemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
bulletEnvironmental & earth-centered reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental Stewardship Commission.
bullet"No matter what stumbling blocks we have before us, the psalmist  reminds us God is with us in the midst of them."
bullet "The Human Embryo in Christian Tradition," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005.
bullet "Eating Well," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
bullet "Searched and Known," Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long. Part 2.
bullet"Most of wish that the psalm ended with v. 18. Indeed, the lectionary text ends there, but the psalm keeps going. We don't like the spirit of hatred expressed in vv. 19-22."
bulletArticles & Background:
bullet "Dying Well," Abigail Rian Evans, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
bullet"Dying well begins with our perspective on life and living well."
bullet "The Logic and Lyric of Contrition," Robert C. Roberts, Wheaton College. Theology Today, July 1993.
bullet"Penitence is a solidity of character nurtured by action after action, insight after insight, that consolidate the self in the terms of contrition...an emotion (I call it contrition) is the centerpiece and moving force of the process of repentance and the formation of a new self."
bullet"Body Imagery in Psalm 139 and its Significance for Biblical Anthropology," Christl Maier, Lectio Difficilior: European Journal for Feminist Exegesis, 2/2001.
bullet"A theological anthropology, no matter if it argues from an exegetical, historical, systematic or practical viewpoint, cannot disregard the relationship between God and humankind."
bullet "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made," LeDayne McLeese Polaski, (other resources at) "Children," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
bullet "A Journey of Return," Dan Wakefield. Theology Today, 1990.
bullet"As I thought and read about these things and wanted to know more about prayer and meditation and how all this related to the rest of my life, I talked with my minister .... With the minister's help, I sought out a person .... [and] I was thrilled when the spiritual director turned out to be a nun. I hoped she might give me some clandestine Catholic formula.... So I went to see her and got out my notebook to take down instructions, eager to do anything she advised, even if it involved beads and incense (artifacts terrifying to the imagination of a boy once dunked as a Baptist). She told me to go look at a tree."
bullet "A Spiritual Guide for the Jewish Patient," by Dr. David R. Blumenthal, Professor of Judaic Studies, Emory University.
bullet"The Jewish patient should begin by realizing that, while his or her doctors are doing everything within their power to heal her or his illness -- and it is a positive commandment from God for the doctor to heal -- doctors do not control our ultimate destiny. With that realization, the Jewish sick person should turn to God, the great Power that is beyond this universe, and seek help and solace. There are many texts; we need to know them and use them."
bullet "Three is Not Enough: Jewish Reflections on Trinitarian Thinking," by Dr. David R. Blumenthal, Professor of Judaic Studies, Emory University.
bullet"Philosophic rabbinic Judaism, which begins in the ninth century, first raised the systematic question of God language. Which words, the philosophers asked, are to be taken literally -- that is, which words have truth value as descriptors of, and modes of address to, God?"
bullet "How We Imagine God Matters," Marcus Borg. beliefnet.
bullet"It's normal to personify God in worship and devotion. But we shouldn't take these personifications literally."
bulletArticles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
bulletBooij, Th., "Psalm CXXXIX: Text, Syntax, Meaning," Vetus Testamentum, 2005. Image Browse - PDF
bulletBrown, William P., "Psalm 139: The Pathos of Praise," Interpretation, 1996. Image Browse - PDF
bulletCollins, C. John, "Psalm 139:14 - 'Fearfully and Wonderfully Made'?" Presbyterion, 1999. Image Browse - PDF
bulletDorgan, Sister Margaret Dorgan, D.C.M., "The Ageing Body," The Living Pulpit, 2006. Image Browse - PDF
bulletHolman, Jan, "The Structure of Psalm 139," Vetus Testamentum, 1971. Image Browse - PDF
bulletRice, Gene, "A Diary of the Inward Odyssey," Journal of Religious Thought, 1980/81. Image Browse - PDF
bulletRice, Gene, "The Integrity of the Text of Psalm 139:20b," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1984. Image Browse - PDF
bulletRoberts, Robert C., "The Logic and Lyric of Contrition," Theology Today, 1993. Image Browse - PDF
bulletShinn, Roger L., "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made," The Living Pulpit, 2006. Image Browse - PDF
bulletWakefield, Dan, "A Journey of Return," Theology Today, 1990. Image Browse - PDF
bulletYoung, E. J., "The Background of Psalm 139," Bulletin of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1965. Image Browse - PDF
bulletReviews:
bulletSermons:
bullet "When God Goes on Leave of Absence," Dr. Lewis Smedes, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1996.
bullet "The Escape from God," Paul Tillich, from The Shaking of the Foundations, 1955. At Religion Online.
bullet"We are known in a depth of darkness through which we ourselves do not even dare to look. And at the same time, we are seen in a height of a fullness which surpasses our highest vision. That infinite tension is the atmosphere in which religion lives."
bulletWith Children:
bullet "I'm So Wonderfully Made," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
bullet "You Have Looked Deep Within My Heart," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
bulletDrama:
bulletLiturgy:
bulletResponsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
bullet Proper A11/Ordinary A16
bullet Epiphany B2
bullet Proper B4/Ordinary B9
bullet Proper C18/Ordinary C23
bulletGraphics & Bulletin Materials:
bulletPsalm 139:11-12, Psalm 139:11-12, Psalm 139:13-16, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
bulletHymns and Music:
bullet Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
bullet Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 139. The Cyber Hymnal.
bullet Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
bullet"You Are There, You Are There," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
bulletPsalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
bullet Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 set to Maryton (LM)
bullet Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 set to Dix (77 77 77)
bullet Psalm 139, Psalms in Metre, Music for the Church of God: Sternhold & Hopkins, Scottish, Brady and Tate.
bulletAt Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
bullet Have Thine Own Way, Lord
bullet I Sing the Mighty Power of God
bullet The Psalmistry: Psalm  139 - All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
bulletFine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
bulletMovies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
bulletStudy Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms