Psalm 22
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- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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- 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- Historical References, Commentary and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 V and Chapter VI of the Epistle of Barnabas. (ca. 130)
- Chapter XXXV, Chapter XXXVIII, The First Apology of Justin Martyr. (c 150)
- Chapter XCVII, Chapter XCVIII, Chapter XCIX, Chapter C, Chapter CI, Chapter CII, Chapter CIII, Chapter CIV, Chapter CV, Chapter CVI, Dialogue With Trypho, Justin Martyr. (c 160)
- IV.XX.8, IV.XXXIII.12, V.VII.1 (LXX), Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter VIII, Chapter X, Chapter XIII, Chapter XIV, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
- Chapter XI, Exhortation to the Greeks, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- V.1, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter IX, Considering Repentance, Tertullian (c. 203)
- III.7, III.17, III.19, III.22, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 209)
- IV.13, IV.21, IV.42, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter XV, Chapter XX, On the Flesh of Christ, Tertullian (c. 211)
- Chapter XX, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- II.VIII.1, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- V.III, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
- II.21, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Origen. (c.228)
- IV.Summary.36, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen / Rufinus (c.230)
- VII.L, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
- XIII.27, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- Part 35, Part 37, On the Incarnation of the Word, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318.
- From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
- 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).
- From The Treasury of David by Charles H. Spurgeon. (1885)
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 22:23-31, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2018.
- Commentary,
Psalm 22, Amanda Benckhuysen, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
- "Borne out of a gut-wrenching anguish, Psalm 22 is the cry of one who knows what it is to be bullied by his enemies, rejected by his community, and abandoned by God."
- "The Crucifixion Psalm," meditations on the Psalms by Sylvia Purdie, 2015.
- "From Distress to Praise," Commented Bible Passages from Taize, 2011.
- Commentary,
Psalm 22:25-31, Eric Mathis, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
- "Anne Lamott has famously said, 'Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come...'"
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, Doug Bratt, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
- Commentary, Psalm 22:23-31, Joel LeMon, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
- "From the utter abandonment of its opening line to its exuberant, full-throated praise in its final strains, Psalm 22 is a study in contrasts."
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, Doug Bratt, resources from Calvin
Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points,
illustration ideas, 2015.
- "Those who preach and teach Psalm 22:23-31 may want to invite hearers to reflect on the way God's praise has spread across the world and down through the generations."
- "Overcoming the Politics of Despair," Stephen Dawson, Political Theology Today, 2015.
- "Remembering God," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2015.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 22:23-31, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 22, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
- Commentary,
Psalm 22:19-28 (Pentecost 5C), J. Clinton McCann, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2013.
- "To put it most pointedly perhaps, the faithful psalmists suffered (as the faithful prophets suffered and as Jesus himself suffered) not because they were bad, but because they were good!"
- Commentary,
Psalm 22:25-31, James Howell, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
- "How odd is it, during Easter, to return to the Psalm of Good Friday, the chilling scream of the crucifixion?"
- Psalms Calling to God, reflection by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia.
- Commentary, Psalm 22, Jerome Creach, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
- Commentary, Psalm 22:23-31, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
- "The lament psalm is a powerful model for believers today; life confronts us with issues and happenings that sometimes feel unbearable."
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 22:25-31, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
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Commentary,
Psalm 22:19-28 (Pentecost 4C), Kathryn
Schifferdecker, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2010.
- "If we follow the lectionary reading for this Sunday, we enter Psalm 22 right in the middle of an anguished scream."
- "Postures of Faith," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2009.
- "The Psalmists carry out their 'waiting' for God in many cases by calling upon or crying out to God—often quite insistently! Sometimes the psalmists cry out so bitterly you cannot help but conclude that what they are doing should be called 'complaining' rather than waiting."
- Psalm 22, (Good Friday) The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
- Psalm 22 (Good Friday), 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.
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Commentary, Psalm 22 (Good Friday), Robert L. Hubbard, Jr.,
Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- "I find myself emotionally drawn into the agony of the speaker, and I also experience the speaker's joy as he celebrates his rescue and prospect for the future."
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Commentary, Psalm 22 (Easter 5B), James Howell, Preaching This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- "How odd is it, during Easter, to return to the Psalm of Good Friday, the chilling scream of the crucifixion?"
- Psalm 22:23-31, Easter 5B, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "Complaint Psalms: Part One," Tim Bulkeley, 5 Minute Bible (podcast).
- "Singing with the Psalter," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006.
- "We Have Never Seen His Face," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Suffering," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005.
- "Through Adversity," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
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"Prayer
and Christology: Psalm 22 as Perspective on the Passion," James L. Mays,
Theology Today, 1985.
- "In the Old Testament, God deals with the nations through the corporate entity of Gods people. The only individual through whose person God deals with the nation is the Davidic king, the messiah, the Son of God, and, one must add, the unidentified servant of the "songs" in Isa. 42:1-4; 49:1-6; and 52:13-53:12. Psalm 22 cannot be the prayer and praise of just any afflicted Israelite."
- Psalm 22:1-15, Proper 28B, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
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"Psalm 22: From Trial to Triumph," Richard D. Patterson,
Journal of
the Evangelical Theological Society, 2004.
- "The psalm should thus serve as a missionary imperative to "proclaim his righteousness" (v. 31) and salvation in Christ to a needy mankind (Rom 10:9-15; 2 Cor 5:20-21), which will one day acknowledge him as sovereign (Phil 2:9-11)."
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"The Power
of the Dogs: When Trouble Is Near," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with
Jesus Foundation.
- "The Psalmist reminds us just how much God prefers heartfelt authenticity to superficial religiosity. The Scriptures encourage us not to suppress or candy coat our feelings of abandonment."
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Commentary, Psalm 22 (Lent 2B), Shauna Hannan, Preaching This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- "The final verses of Psalm 22 provide us with a wonderful hymn of praise."
- Psalm 22:23-31, Lent 2B, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
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"Singing with the Psalter," Michael Morgan, (other resources at)
"Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, 2006.
- "What sets the book of Psalms apart from the rest of Scripture is the sacramental nature of its songs, their ability to mold and transform the believer."
- 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. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Balentine, Samuel E.,
"Preaching the Prayers of the Old Testament," Journal for Preachers,
1994.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Burnett, Joel S.,
"The Question of Divine Absence in Israelite and West Semitic Religion,"
The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Burnett, Joel S., "Where Is God? Divine Absence in
Israelite Religion," Perspectives in Religious Studies, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Craig, Barry M., "Potency, not
Preciousness: Cyprian's Cup and a Modern Controversy," Worship,
2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Davis, Ellen F.,
"Exploding the Limits: Form and Function in Psalm 22," Journal for
the Study of the Old Testament, 1992.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Fisher, Loren R.,
"Betrayed by Friends: An Expository Study of Psalm 22,"
Interpretation, 1964.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Gren, Conrad R., "Piercing the
Ambiguities of Psalm 22:16 and the Messiah's Mission," Journal of the
Evangelical Theological Society, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Heinemann, Mark H.
"An Exposition of Psalm 22," Bibliotheca Sacra, 1990.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hogg, William Richey,
"Psalm 22 and Christian Mission: A Reflection," International Review
of Mission, 1988.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Holladay, William L.,
"The Background of Jeremiah's Self-Understanding," Journal of
Biblical Literature, 1964.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Jones, Verity A.,
"Choosing Faith for Those Who Can't," Journal for Preachers,
2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Langerak, Ana,
"Study of the Word: Psalm 22 - New World," Mission Studies, 1993.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Linville, James R.,
"Psalm 22:17b: A New Guess," Journal of Biblical Literature,
2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Matera, Frank J., "The Death of Jesus
according to Luke: A Question of Sources," Catholic Biblical
Quarterly, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Mays, James L.,
"Prayer and Christology: Psalm 22 as Perspective on the Passion,"
Theology Today, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Menn, Esther M., "No Ordinary Lament: Relecture and
the Identity of the Distressed in Psalm 22," Harvard Theological
Review, 2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Nelson, Susan L.,
"Facing Evil: Evil's Many Faces,"
Interpretation, 2003. (See also,
"Evil," issue focus,
Interpretation, 2003.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - O'Connor, Kathleen M.,
"Carpets of Flowers, Sorrows Untold, and Psalm 22," Journal for
Preachers, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Patterson, Richard D.,
"Psalm 22: From Trial to Triumph," Journal of the Evangelical
Theological Society, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Poythress, Vern S., "The Divine
Meaning of Scripture," Westminster Theological Journal, 1986.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Reumann, John H.,
"Psalm 22 at the Cross: Lament and Thanksgiving for Jesus Christ,"
Interpretation, 1974.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Roberts, J.J.M.,
"A New Root for an Old Crux, Ps. XXII 17c," Vetus Testamentum,
1973.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Strawn, Brent A.,
"Psalm 22:17b: More Guessing," Journal of Biblical Literature,
2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Steussy, Marti J., "The Enemy in the
Psalms," Word & World, 2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Swenson, Kristin M.,
"Psalm 22:17:Circling around the Problem Again," Journal of Biblical
Literature, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Tkacz, Catherine Brown, "Esther,
Jesus, and Psalm 22," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Tostengard, Sheldon,
"Expository Article: Psalm 22," Interpretation, 1992.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Vall, Gregory,
"Psalm 22:17B: 'The Old Guess,'" Journal of Biblical Literature,
1997.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Warner, Andrew, "Kingdom Come," The Christian
Century, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Balentine, Samuel E.,
"Preaching the Prayers of the Old Testament," Journal for Preachers,
1994.
- Sermons:
- "On Being Pursued by the Black Dog," the Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1, 2005.
- "When Your World Falls Apart," the Rev. Russell E. Mase, Day 1, 1998.
- Poetry, Stories & Literature:
- With Children:
- "I Can Count All My Bones," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- Drama:
- Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 22:25-31, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 22:23-31, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 22, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 22:1-15, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 22, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Commercial Site: The Work of the People - Psalm 22 - Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- The Seedbed Psalter, with selected tunes for singing.
- "When Brutal Forces Crush Out Love," Rev. R. Fred Crider, tune: KINGSFOLD. United Methodist Church GBOD.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 22. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- "Don't Forsake Me!" lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
- Psalm 22 set to Passion Chorale (76 76 D)
- Psalm 22:1-15 set to Passion Chorale (76 76 D)
- Psalm 22:19-28 set to Aurelia (76 76 D)
- Psalm 22:23-31 set to Aurelia (76 76 D)
- Psalm 22:25-31 set to Aurelia (76 76 D)
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms
