Psalm 95

Psalm 95
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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Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- III.X.3, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter IX, Exhortation to the Greeks, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- 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 95:1-7a, W.H. Bellinger, Jr., Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
  - "Psalm 95 sings praise to God as sovereign and calls for faithfulness in response, in contrast to their ancestors' response in the wilderness."
- Commentary, Psalm 95, Rolf Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
  - "The message here, in the Lenten season, is that God's law in its first use remains in effect. Even as God re-commits to the covenantal relationship, even as God remains committed to God's people, God nevertheless calls the people to obedience."
- "Worship for the Journey," Faith Element, 2014.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 95, Lent 3A, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- The Old Testament Readings (Lent 3A): Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church,
- "Bad Dad?" Mike Stavlund, The Hardest Question, 2011.
  - "Is our 'fear of the Lord' more philosophical, or more guttural?"
- Commentary, Psalm 95, Jerome Creach, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
  - "The central theological message of Psalm 95 is that "the Lord is a great King" (verse 3). To recognize God's kingship is to recognize that God created us and sustains us. For that reason God is worthy of our praise."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "Praise with a Catch," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 95, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Psalm 95- A Warning about Worship in A Psalm for All Seasons - Studies in the Book of Psalms by Robert L. Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
  - "Psalm 95 teaches us that worship is not incidental; it is fundamental."
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).
- Byars, Ronald P., "Between Text & Sermon, Psalm 95," Interpretation, 2002.
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- Enns, Peter, "Creation and Re-Creation: Psalm 95 and Its Interpretation in Hebrews 3:1-4:13," Westminster Theological Journal, 1993.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Kolden, Marc, "People of His Pasture," Currents in Theology and Mission, 1991.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Renz, Christopher J., "Come, Let Us Listen to the Voice of the Lord," Worship, 1996.
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  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
Reviews:
Sermons:
With Children:
- Psalm 95:7, memory verse activity, MSSS Crafts and Resources for Bible Stories.
Drama:
Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 95, Lent 3A, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 95, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
  - Lent A3
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Psalm 95:1, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
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 95. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: scroll down for hymn suggestions.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- "Let Us Praise the Rock of Our Salvation," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
  - Psalm 95 set to He Leadeth Me (88 88 D)
  - Psalm 95:1-7a set to He Leadeth Me (88 88 D)
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Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms