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Psalm 80
With thanks to page sponsor 2014:
John C. Quigg,
pastor of Benton Falls UCC, Benton, ME

• 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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • III.XI.8, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • 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:
  • Commentary, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, James K. Mead, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, (Advent 1B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
  • Commentary, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, James Howell, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
    • "We do not know how to pray as a community, together, for the community."
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
  • Commentary, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 | Sarah McGee | Pastor of Hospitality, Trinity Family Midtown Church of the Nazarene | A Plain Account 2016
    • "Psalm 80 is a congregational lament in which the people of Israel collectively confess they have gone astray. Idolatry has consumed them and has again left them empty, powerless, vulnerable and alone. The absence of God's presence in their lives and in their worship is evident in the Invocation where they ask the Shepherd of Israel to lead and rescue them in verses 1-3."
  • Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
  • Commentary, Psalm 80:1-2, 8-9 | Michael Palmer | Lead Pastor, Living Vine Church of the Nazarene, Napa, California | A Plain Account 2016
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • Commentary, Psalm 80:7-15, Nancy Koester, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
    • "There is hope in a prayer that asks God to 'turn again.'"
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, (Advent 1B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Commentary, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Henry Langknecht, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
    • "When I'm sitting in the pew on Advent 4, I'd like to hear a sermon empowered by God's promised photosynthesis at the solstice. When God's face shines, we are saved."
  • "Lament and Christmas," Lauren F. Winner, The Hardest Question, 2013.
    • "Beyond 'Blue Christmas' liturgies, where does sorrow fit into the season?"
  • The Timeless Psalms, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013. 2010.
  • "Doing Good Work," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Doing Good Work," Jeffrey Bilbro. (Psalm 80)
  • Commentary, Psalm 80:1-7, Elizabeth Webb, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
    • "Psalm 80 is the lament of scores of those outside our churches’ walls, and of scores of us sitting right in our churches’ pews. Thus it is a lament that the church must take up."
  • "Lechem Dimah" Lauren Winner, The Hardest Question, 2012.
    • "We're eating tears here, Lord."
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 80:1-7, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Commentary, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, W. Dennis Tucker, Jr., Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
    • "The season of advent welcomes the faithful, even beckons the faithful to such a task: to cast a new, to cast again, a theological vision amidst a world swallowed up in the sounds and images of completing claims."
  • "Restore Us, O God," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, (Advent 1B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • Commentary, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Paul S. Berge, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
    • "When a psalm is divided up, like the one for this Sunday (verses 1-7, 17-19), the integrity of the psalm is lost."
  • Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19, Pentecost 12, The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "Psalm 80 is a lament. As such the psalm is appropriate in the context of the reading from Isaiah 5:-17 in which is mentioned the judgment of God on Judah and Jerusalem."
  • Commentary, Psalm 80:1-7, Jerome Creach, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
    • "Although we come to God believing God will hear and answer, not even our prayers can bring God's favor. That is God's gift."
  • Commentary, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Rolf Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
    • "Psalm 80's thrice-repeated refrain (vv. 3, 7, 19) is a clue both to the psalm's liturgical origins and its driving theological concern."
  • The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 80 (Advent 1). Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "We cannot divorce our waiting and anticipation of the coming of God in Christ at Christmas from the turmoil of our world, its corruption and greed, its death and destruction. Lament and hope go together."
  • Psalm 80, in Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary's An Exegetical Study of the Common Lectionary, coordinated by Prof. John E. Alsup, features rough translation, disposition, immediate context, broader context, hermeneutical bridge, and contemporary address.
  • "Drinking Tears by the Bowlful: Waiting," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2005.
    • "We wait in patience knowing that not every act of God reverberates like a pounding sledge hammer. In Isaiah's metaphor, God does not always split open the heavens. Whereas even His closest disciples longed to call down fire from heaven and to brandish swords, Jesus compared his coming kingdom to tiny mustard seeds and to the imperceptible but certain fermentation of yeast."
  • "Come, Lord, Restore Us," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
    • "How have you prayed in times of desperation? What were the results of those prayers?"
• 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).
  • Hill, David, "'Son of Man' in Psalm 80 v. 17," Novum Testamentum, 1973.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • McCann, J. Clinton, Jr., "Preaching on Psalms for Advent," Journal for Preachers, 1992. (Section begins on page 15)
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Mendenhall, Laura S., "Adoption," sermon, Journal for Preachers, 2001.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Tisdale, Leonora Tubbs, "Psalm 80:1-7," Interpretation, 1993.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Whitekettle, Richard, "Bugs, Bunny or Boar? Identifying the Zîz Animals of Psalms 50 and 80," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2005.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Reviews:
• Sermons:
• With Children:
  • "We Were Like a Grapevine You Brought Out of Egypt," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
• Drama:
• Liturgy:
  • The Timeless Psalms, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013. 2010.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, (Advent 1B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
    • Advent A4
    • Advent B1
    • Advent C4
    • Proper C15/Ordinary C20
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
• 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 80. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • "Hear Us Lord," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
    • Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 set to Aurelia (76 76 D)
    • Psalm 80:1-7 set to The Solid Rock (88 88 888)
    • Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 set to The Solid Rock (88 88 888)
    • Psalm 80:7-15 set to Passion Chorale (76 76 D)
• 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:
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