Psalm 91

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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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • "Help and Deliverance," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
  • III.XXIII.7, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • IV.24, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
  • Chapter I, Against Praxeas,  Tertullian (c. 213)
  • VI.LXX, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
  • XIII.26, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
  • From Exposition on the Psalms. Augustine (354-430).
  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
  • From the Geneva Notes (c. 1599)
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.(c. 1700)
  • From Wesley's Notes. (Scroll down at their site to access unindexed Psalm commentary.) John Wesley (1703-1791).
  • "The Snare of the Fowler; Psalm 91:3," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1857.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Psalm 21:1-2, 9-16, Jane Strohl, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
    • "Not only does evil befall us, we constantly act as its agents. Our lives are fraught with fears of all sorts and deceit beyond measure... What, then, can the psalmist mean when he assures us that we are in the care of God's holy angels?"
  • The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16. Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "Is the Lord’s ‘protection’ so selective and favouring? Many would not see it that way with plenty of experience to say that the faithful too can suffer."
  • Commentary, Psalm 91:9-16, Pentecost 20, Rolf Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
    • "The concrete, particular promises that this ancient liturgy proclaims provides a perfect opportunity for the preacher to reflect on the nature and quality of God's promises and then to proclaim these promises anew."
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Psalm 91, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "In the refuge of Lent we practice knowing all is well and will be well again."
  • "The Divine Protection," Expository Essay, Psalm 91, Dr. William R. Long.
    • "It is under the shelter of God's wings that the Psalmist rests. These wings are the 'eagles wings' (Ex. 19:4) on which God has borne the people since the time of covenant-making."
  • Environmental & earth-centered reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental Stewardship Commission.
  • Psalm 91- A Psalm of Safety in A Psalm for All Seasons - Studies in the Book of Psalms by Robert L. Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
• Articles & Background:
  • "Conjuring Up the Demons: Jewish Demonology in Biblical, Talmudic and Medieval Times," an interview with Aharon Appelfield in Jewish Heritage OnLine Monthly's "Topic of the Month": Fantastic Creatures.
    • "The Israelite conception of demons, as it existed in the popular mind or the literary imagination, resembled in some ways that held elsewhere."
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  • Gaiser, Frederick J., "'It Shall Not Reach You': Talisman or Vocation? Reading Psalm 91 in Time of War," Word & World, 2005.
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  • Goetsch, Ronald W., "The Lord Is My Refuge: Psalm 91," Concordia Journal, 1983.
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  • Knight, Leonard C., "I Will Show Him My Salvation: The Experience of Anxiety in the Meaning of Psalm 91," Restoration Quarterly, 2001.
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  • Kuizenga, John E., "The Shadow of the Almighty," Theology Today, 1947.
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  • Macintosh, A.A., "Psalm XCI 4 and the Root SCHR," Vetus Testamentum, 1973.
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  • Sutcliffe, Edmund Felix, "A Note on Psalm 104:8," Vetus Testamentum, 1952.
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  • Welshman, F.H., "Psalm 91 in Relation to a Malawian Cultural Background," Journal of Theology for Southern Africa, 1974.
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• Reviews:
• Sermons:
  • Invocabit February 13, 2005, David Zersen, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
• With Children:
  • "God Will Command His Angels to Protect You Wherever You Go," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
  • Psalm 91:10, Psalm 91:11, memory verse activity, MSSS Crafts and Resources for Bible Stories.
• Drama:
  • "Waiting for Rescue," Fred Lane, dramatix.
• Liturgy:
  • Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
    • Lent C1
    • Proper C21/Ordinary C26
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Psalm 91:1, Psalm 91:1-4, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 91. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • "Those Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
    • Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10)
    • Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10)
    • Psalm 91:9-16 set to Aurelia (76 76 D)
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • Under His Wings
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