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Psalm 139
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
| "Omniscient,"
Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit. |
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Chapter XXVIII
of The First Epistle to the Corinthians,
Clement of Rome (ca.
96). |
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Similitude VII,
Shepherd of
Hermas. (c.145) |
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IV.22, Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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Chapter XV, On
the Soul,
Tertullian
(c. 210) |
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IV.Summary.35,
First Principles (De Principiis),
Origen /
Rufinus (c.230) |
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On the
Lapsed --
Cyprian of
Carthage (c. 251) |
| From Augustine's
Exposition
on the Psalms. |
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Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org. |
| 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). |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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Commentary, Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
 | "In any time, in any place where
the faithful face wickedness, bloodshed, and deceit, the words of
Psalm 139 provide comforting assurance of God's sovereign creation
of, and care for, each person." |
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Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, Epiphany 2,
The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common
Lectionary, Howard Wallace Audrey Schindler, Morag Logan, Paul Tonson,
Lorraine Parkinson, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne,
Australia.
| "Psalm 139 is something of an
exception in the Old Testament, speaking strongly and positively
about the individual." |
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Commentary, Psalm 139:1-6, 13-14, Anne E. Streaty-Wimblerly, The
African American Lectionary, 2008.
| "This text
narrates a religious encounter with God that affirms human worth. It
invites what may be called celebratory education, that which
builds up our knowledge of the faith found in scripture, and leads
us out to live with assurance of our valued identity." |
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Environmental &
earth-centered reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental
Stewardship Commission.
| "No matter what
stumbling blocks we have before us, the psalmist reminds us God is
with us in the midst of them." |
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"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. |
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"Eating Well," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. |
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"Searched
and Known,"
Expository Essay,
Dr. William R. Long.
Part 2.
| "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." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"Dying Well," Abigail Rian Evans,
(other resources at)
"Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
| "Dying well begins
with our perspective on life and living well." |
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"The
Logic and Lyric of Contrition," Robert C. Roberts, Wheaton College.
Theology Today, July 1993.
| "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." |
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| "Body
Imagery in Psalm 139 and its Significance for Biblical Anthropology,"
Christl Maier, Lectio Difficilior: European Journal for Feminist Exegesis,
2/2001.
| "A theological anthropology, no matter
if it argues from an exegetical, historical, systematic or practical
viewpoint, cannot disregard the relationship between God and humankind." |
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"Fearfully and Wonderfully Made," LeDayne McLeese Polaski,
(other resources at)
"Children," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. |
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"A
Journey of Return," Dan Wakefield. Theology
Today, 1990.
| "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." |
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"A
Spiritual Guide for the Jewish Patient," by Dr. David R. Blumenthal, Professor of
Judaic Studies, Emory University.
| "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." |
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"Three is Not
Enough: Jewish Reflections on Trinitarian Thinking," by Dr. David R. Blumenthal,
Professor of Judaic Studies, Emory University.
| "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?" |
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"How
We Imagine God Matters," Marcus Borg. beliefnet.
| "It's normal to personify God
in worship and devotion. But we shouldn't take these
personifications literally." |
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| Booij, Th.,
"Psalm CXXXIX: Text, Syntax, Meaning," Vetus Testamentum, 2005.
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| Brown, William P., "Psalm 139: The Pathos of Praise,"
Interpretation, 1996.
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| Collins, C. John, "Psalm 139:14 - 'Fearfully and
Wonderfully Made'?" Presbyterion, 1999.
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| Dorgan, Sister Margaret Dorgan, D.C.M., "The Ageing
Body," The Living Pulpit, 2006.
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| Harmon, Steven R., "Theology Proper and the Proper
Way to Pray: An Exposition of Psalm 139," Review & Expositor,
2007.
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| Holman, Jan, "The Structure of Psalm 139," Vetus
Testamentum, 1971.
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| Rice, Gene, "Psalm 139: A Diary of the Inward Odyssey,"
Journal of Religious Thought, 1980/81.
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| Rice, Gene, "The Integrity of the Text of Psalm
139:20b," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1984.
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| Roberts, Robert C., "The Logic and Lyric of
Contrition," Theology Today, 1993.
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| Shinn, Roger L., "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made,"
The Living Pulpit, 2006.
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| Wakefield, Dan, "A Journey of Return," Theology
Today, 1990.
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| Young, E. J., "The Background of Psalm 139,"
Bulletin of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1965.
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"The Essence
of God's Presence," Rev. Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie, 30 Good Minutes,
Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2008. |
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"When God Goes on
Leave of Absence," Dr. Lewis Smedes, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago
Sunday Evening Club, 1996. |
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"The
Escape from God," Paul Tillich, from The Shaking of the Foundations,
1955. At Religion Online. |
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| With Children:
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"I'm So
Wonderfully Made," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons),
coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts. |
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"You Have Looked
Deep Within My Heart," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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| Drama: |
| Liturgy:
| Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at
The
Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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| Hymns and Music:
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Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate,
David MacGregor. |
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Hymns with Scripture
Allusions: Psalm 139. The Cyber Hymnal. |
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Hymn
Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship. |
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"You Know My Soul," Psalm 139, six-part mixed choir, Michael E.
Ekbladh, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
| "You
Are There, You Are There," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J.
Pearson, The Psalmistry. |
| Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
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Psalm 139,
Psalms in Metre, Music for the Church of God: Sternhold & Hopkins, Scottish,
Brady and Tate. |
| At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke
files, projection text):
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The Psalmistry: Psalm
139 - All Psalms Music:
original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for
all 150 Psalms. See
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