Psalm 33

Psalm 33
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Reading the Text:
- 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Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- I.XXII.1, II.II.5, III.VIII.3, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter VII, To Autolycus, Theophilus of Antioch (shortly after 180)
- I.42, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Origen. (c.228)
- Chapter IV, Exhortation to the Greeks, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- II.4, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter XLV, Against Hermogenes, Tertullian (c. 205)
- II.19, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 208)
- Chapter VII, Chapter XIX, Against Praxeas, Tertullian (c. 213)
- I.III.7, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- X.16, X.18, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
- IV.Summary.30, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen / Rufinus (c.230)
- IV.XVIII, IV.XXVIII, VI.LX, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- III.46, Against the Heathen, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318.
- I.2, X.4, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
- From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
  - "...for the Word of the Lord is right, to make you that which of yourselves ye cannot be."
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- From the Geneva Notes.
  - "However the world judges God's works, yet he does all things according to justice and mercy."
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  - "All human devices for the salvation of our souls are vain; but the Lord's watchful eye is over those whose conscientious fear of his name proceeds from a believing hope in his mercy."
- From Wesley's Notes.
  - "Although he hath a relation to Israel, yet he hath a general care over all mankind, all whose hearts and ways he observes."
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  - "Contrasted is God's guidance and power to save from the greatest earthly evil and its most painful precursor, and hence from all."
Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary, Psalm 33:12-22, Adam Hearlson, Pentecost 12C Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
  - "So we wait."
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
- Commentary, Psalm 33:12-22, James K. Mead, Pentecost 12C Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
  - "In the midst of losses and sorrows, biblical hymns of praise remind believers of divine reality around and beyond our circumstances."
- Commentary, Psalm 33:12-22, James Limburg, Pentecost 11C Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
  - "God is Great, God is Good."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "The Prayers of the Psalter," Henry Wansbrough, Introduction to the Psalms. (Scroll down for information about this Psalm.)
- Fifth Sunday of Easter: Psalm 33:1-11, "Come and See What God Has Done": The Psalms of Easter, Frederick J. Gaiser, Texts in Context, Word & World, Luther Seminary, 1987.
  - "Psalm 33 speaks of creation and calls Israel to a total trust which is able to forsake weapons of war and rely solely on God (33:16-17). Theoretical debates are safer!"
- "Praising God For Who He Is," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
Articles & Background:
- "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."
- "U2: Unexpected Prophets," Steven R. Harmon, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, 2006.
  - "Arguably the most successful rock band in the world, U2 not only cries out against injustice, but also dares to imagine an alternative in light of the Christian vision."
- "Praying the Psalms," Lawrence S. Cunningham, University of Notre Dame. Theology Today, 1989.
  - "In a doxological fashion, the psalms testify to the primordial truth of the entire biblical tradition. Negatively put, we are not condemned to complete autonomy. Positively put, we come out from God; we are sustained by God; and our proper destiny is to be with God."
- "That Every Child Who Wants Might Learn to Dance," Paula M. Cooey, Cross Currents, 1998.
  - "Joy suggests the falseness of the alleged dilemma of self-fulfillment vs. self-sacrifice. Joy is ethically ambiguous. It may be generous, selfish, both, or ecstatic, though it tends to direct the self outward toward others in some way. Thus, the context in which joy occurs largely determines its ethical implications."
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.
- Cooey, Paula M., "That Every Child Who Wants Might Learn to Dance," Cross Currents, 1998.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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- Cunningham, Lawrence S., "Praying the Psalms," Theology Today, 1989.
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- Gaiser, Frederic, "'Come and See What God Has Done': The Psalms of Easter," Word & World, 1987. (Section begins on page 212.)
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- Guthrie, Steven R., "Singing in the Body and the Spirit," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 2003.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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- Jost, Lynn, "Psalm 33, America, and Empire," Direction, 2006.
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- Patterson, Richard D., "Singing the New Song: An Examination of Psalms 33, 96, 98, and 149," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2007.
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- Swartley, Willard M., "The Relation of Justice/Righteousness to SHALOM / EIRENE," Ex Auditu, 2006.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Wainwright, Geoffrey, "Psalm 33, Interpreted of the Triune God," Ex Auditu, 2000.
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Reviews:
Sermons:
With Children:
- "In the Beginning," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
- "Bicycle Helmets Keep Us Safe," Bryan Clements, sermons4kids.com.
Drama:
Liturgy:
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
  - Proper A5/Ordinary A10
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- The Seedbed Psalter, with selected tunes for singing.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 33. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- "Give Glory to the Lord Your God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
  - Psalm 33:1-12 set to St Anne (CM 86 86)
  - Psalm 33:12-22 set to St. Anne (CM)
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