Psalm 96
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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- Historical References, Commentary and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:
- Chapter XL, The First Apology of Justin Martyr. (c 150)
- Chapter LXXIX, Dialogue With Trypho, Justin Martyr. (c 160)
- III.VI.3, IV.IX.1, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter V, Chapter X, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
- Chapter I, Chapter IV, Exhortation to the Greeks, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- III.19, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 209)
- Chapter XX, On Idolatry, Tertullian (c. 211)
- III.II, V.IV, VIII.III, 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:
- Commentary,
Psalm 96:1-9[10-13], Kelly J. Murphy, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2017.
- "“It’s like those miserable psalms. They’re so depressing.” At least, so says the character of God in an (in)famous scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail."
- Commentary,
Psalm 96, J. Clinton McCann, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2013.
- "Is there any continuity between the singing of a new song in the ancient past and our singing of a new song today? "
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
- Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 96, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
- Commentary,
Psalm 96, Nancy Koester, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2014.
- "Psalm 96 is for royalty. It should start with timpani and end with a trumpet. (If you don't have a drummer or trumpeter handy, read on.)"
- Commentary,
Psalm 96, Jerome Creach, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2013.
- "Psalm 96:1-9 calls all people of the earth and indeed the earth itself to sing praise to God and to worship God in God’s temple."
- "Nature's Doxology," Lauren Winner, The Hardest Question, 2013.
- "Hearing the praises of God a the beach"
- Commentary, Psalm 96, Shauna Hannan, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
- "Caroling," pdf study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Christmas and Epiphany Library," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2011. Focus article: "Caroling," David W. Music.
- Commentary,
Psalm 96, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2011.
- "And how does the kingdom of God come about? By each of us who acknowledge God as sovereign in our lives becoming the arms and legs and voice and conscience of God in our world. We are the arms and legs and voice and conscience of God on this earth -- the embodiment of the kingdom of God."
- The Old Testament Readings: Psalms 96, 97, 98. 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 Timeless Psalms: Psalm 96, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2010.
- "Beyond Candy Cane Lane," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Consumerism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
- "Praise to God," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
-
Environmental &
earth-centered reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental
Stewardship Commission. By Rev. John Gibbs.
- "When our insight squares with the Psalter, we envision not a tribal nor a nationalistic god but the sovereign of all the heavens. We then worship "the God of all being, throned afar," as if our lives depend on it."
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"Singing with the Psalter," Michael Morgan, (other resources at)
"Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, 2006.
- "What sets the book of Psalms apart from the rest of Scripture is the sacramental nature of its songs, their ability to mold and transform the believer."
- Commentary,
Psalm 96:1-9[10-13], Kelly J. Murphy, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2017.
- 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.
- Foster, Robert L.,
"A Plea for New Songs: A Missional/Theological Reflection on Psalm 96,"
Currents in Theology and Mission, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Old, Hughes Oliphant,
"The Psalms of Praise in the Worship of the New Testament Church,"
Interpretation, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Patterson, Richard D., "Singing the New Song: An
Examination of Psalms 33, 96, 98, and 149," Bibliotheca Sacra,
2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Foster, Robert L.,
"A Plea for New Songs: A Missional/Theological Reflection on Psalm 96,"
Currents in Theology and Mission, 2006.
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- "Let the Heavens Rejoice; Let the Earth Be Glad," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- Drama:
- "Three Little Missionaries," John McNeil, dramatix.
- "Send Me Away," Joanne Miller, dramatix.
- Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 96, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- 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 96. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- "Sing Praise, Sing Praise," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
- Psalm 96 set to Ellacombe (CMD) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
- The Psalmistry: Psalm 96 - 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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