Psalm 68

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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.
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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Chapter XXXVII, Chapter LXXXVII, Dialogue With Trypho, Justin Martyr. (c 160)
  • II.XX.3, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • V.14, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • III.22, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 209)
  • IV.26, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
  • V.8, V.18, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
  • V.I, VI.II, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
  • Epistle VII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
  • On the Lord's Prayer -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
  • Epistle LXXV -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 255)
  • 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).
  • "Daily Blessings for God's People; Ps 68:19,20," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1916.
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Psalm 63:1-8, (Lent 3C) The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "The psalmist, however, reminds readers/hearers that the assurance of God’s protection and help, the understanding of steadfast love as greater than life itself, is only gained in the midst of dangerous times, when life is threatened."
  • 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.
    • "The image is essentially military as the language of victory over enemies suggests. It may be a challenge to the preacher to address the use of such language in Scripture. However, at least in this instance we should note that the enemies described in this psalm are not only political and military ones (v. 12a) but cosmic forces (v. 22) and even death itself (v. 20)."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "A Song of Victory," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
• Articles & Background:
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  • Albright, W.F., "A Catalogue of Early Hebrew Lyric Poems (Ps 68)," Hebrew Union College Annual, 1950/51.
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  • Charles, Gary W., "Rider of the Clouds," Journal for Preachers, 2008. Sermon.
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  • Charlesworth, James H., "Revealing the Genius of Biblical Authors: Symbology, Archaeology, and Theology," Communio Viatorum, 2004. (Section on this text begins on p. 133.)
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  • Gombis, Timothy G., "Cosmic Lordship and Divine Gift-Giving: Psalm 68 in Ephesians 4:8," Novum Testamentum, 2005.
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  • Goodwin, D.W., "A Rare Spelling, or a Rare Root, in Ps 68:10?" Vetus Testamentum, 1964.
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  • Lessing, Reed, "Broken Teeth, Bloody Baths, And Baby Bashing: Is There Any Place in the Church for Imprecatory Psalms?" Concordia Journal, 2006.
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  • McCann, J. Clinton, Jr., "Preaching the Psalms: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 (Ascension Sunday)," Journal for Preachers, 2008.
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  • Rubinkiewicz, Richard, "Psalm 68:19 (= Eph. 4:8): Another Textual Tradition or Targum?" Novum Testamentum, 1975.
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  • Smith, Gary V., "Paul's Use of Psalm 68:18 in Ephesians 4:8," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1975.
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  • Taylor, Richard A., "The Use of Psalm 68:18 in Ephesians 4:8 in Light of Ancient Versions," Bibliotheca Sacra, 1991.
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• Reviews:
• Sermons:
• With Children:
  • "Jesus Ascends," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
• Drama:
  • "In the Midst of Disaster," Matt Worthington, dramatix.
• Liturgy:
  • Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
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• Hymns and Music:
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 68. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • "Glory to God Who Reigns on High," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
  • Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 set to Grosser Gott (78 78 77) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • The Psalmistry: Psalm 68 - All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
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