Psalm 63
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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.
- The Bible Gateway: 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- Historical References, Commentary and Comparative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:
- VI.3, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
- VII.XXXIV, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- 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).
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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- "Have we built places of worship in which people, God's children who long for God, can truly feel that they are in the shadow of God's wings?"
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- "Here we must come when hostility threatens, when loss and grief leave us feeling abandoned. For here God's love claims us. In the shadow of God's wings, we will sing for joy."
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The Old Testament Readings
(Psalm 63:1-8, Lent 3C): Weekly Comments on the Revised Common
Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church,
Melbourne, Australia.
- "The statement in v. 3a, that God?s steadfast love is better than life, does not imply that the psalmist puts little value in their own life. What they speak of here is the relation between God?s steadfast love and their own life."
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- "A soul thirstily waits, like a fig tree in need of watering and fertilizing. There is no fruit or expectation of fruit. It is unable to break through a dark night on its own."
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"Longing for God," Expository Essay,
Psalm 63:1-8, Dr. William R. Long.
- "Here is the starting point for us in our spiritual life. Learn to long for God. Don't wait until everything is 'under control' in your life."
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- Articles & Background:
- 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.
- Mays, James Luther, "The David of the Psalms,"
Interpretation, 1986.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Mays, James Luther, "The David of the Psalms,"
Interpretation, 1986.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- "I Will Be Filled with Excitement Like a Guest at a Banquet," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- "Thirst for God," Fr. Max Bowers, Kid's Church.
- Drama:
- Liturgy:
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Psalm 63:3, Psalm 63:3, Psalm 63:3, Psalm 63:3, Psalm 63:3, Psalm 63:3, Psalm 63:4, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
- Hymns and Music:
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 63. The Cyber Hymnal.
- "I Will Praise You," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 63:1-8 set to Dix (77 77 77) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
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- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms
