Psalm 116

Psalm 116
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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Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts: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 VIII, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110). (Longer version only - 4th cent interpolation.)
- IV.XXXVI.8, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- II.19, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 208)
- Chapter VIII, Scorpiace, Tertullian (c. 213)
- II.VIII.3, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- II.11, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Origen. (c.228)
- IV.XXIX, VIII.LIV, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
- Epistle VIII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
- Epistle LIII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
- Epistle LXXVI -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 255)
- Epistle LXXX -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 257)
- From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
  - "What is the Lord's house, the same is the Lord's handmaid: and what is God's house, save all His people?"
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- From the Geneva Notes.
  - "I perceive that God has a care over his, so that he both disposes their death, and takes an account."
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  - "By redemption. Lord, thou hast loosed my bonds, thou hast discharged me from them, therefore I am thy servant."
- From Wesley's Notes. (Scroll down at their site to access unindexed Psalm commentary.)
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  - "...the cup of salvation--the drink offering which was part of the thank offering."
Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary, Psalm 116:1-9, James K. Mead, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2018.
  - "It seems fitting that a service in which Psalm 116 is the sermon text would create the time and space for worshipers to offer testimony to answered prayer and to intercede for those who are still waiting for answers."
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
- Commentary, Psalm 116 (Easter3A), J. Clinton McCann, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
- "Coming to the Table," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
- Commentary, Psalm 116:1-9 (Pentecost 15B) Karl Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
  - "It is typical of the psalms of thanksgiving for the specifics of the psalmist's trials to be largely ignored, leaving room for often effusive praise of God."
- "The Gratitude Attitude," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- God, I Need You, A worship resource compiled by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia.
- Commentary, Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19, Jerome Creach, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
  - "For Christians who read Psalm 116 on Maundy Thursday the psalm's celebration of deliverance from death takes on a unique character."
- Commentary, Psalm 116 (Easter3A), James Limburg, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
  - "Psalm 116 is sung or read each year at Passover celebrations in Jewish homes to this day.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 (Easter 3), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- "Sharing Gratitude," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
  - "It is as good a time as any in the church year to examine what we are now to do this side of the resurrection."
- "Servant or Child?" Carol Howard Merritt, The Hardest Question, 2011.
  - "Yet, the hardest question to me is, 'How do we understand our relationship with God?'"
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), (Easter 3), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "Thanks at the End of the Road," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
- Desert Scribblings, Psalm 116, Geoff McElroy.
  - "Walter Brueggemann speaks of the thanksgiving psalms as psalms of 'new orientation.'"
- 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.
  - "When Paul calls the Eucharistic cup ?the cup of blessing? (1 Cor 10:16) he alludes to the Passover ritual and transforms it into the Eucharist. Psalm 116 is thus associated with the death of Jesus. The references to death in the psalm are then understood in the context of Jesus? death and resurrection."
- Commentary, Psalm 116:1-9 (Pentecost 15B) Fred Gaiser, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
  - "If the preacher plans in advance, this sermon, after an appropriate introduction, could call forth stories of God's grace experienced by parishioners?either told by the parishioners themselves (best alternative) or narrated through the pastor if people are uncomfortable speaking publicly."
- Commentary, Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 (Maundy Thursday), Robert L. Hubbard, Jr., Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
  - "A single voice speaks here, drawing me into the psalmist's experience and, in effect, leading me to compare my own with his."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, (Pentecost 4B), Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "The Starry Heavens Above: Robust Faith and Rigorous Science," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 (Maundy Thursday), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
Articles & Background:
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).
- Barré, Michael L., "Psalm 116: Its Structure and Its Enigmas," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1990.
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- Fokkelman, J.P. and Gary A. Rendsburg, "NGDH NH LKL 'MW (Psalm CXVI 14B, 18B)," Vetus Testamentum, 2003.
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- Kiley, Mark, "'Lord, Save My Life' (Ps 116:4) as Generative Text for Jesus' Gethsemane Prayer (Mark 14:36a)," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1986.
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- Peterson, Eugene, "Land of the Living," Ex Auditu, 2002.
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- Schroeder, Christoph, "'Standing in the Breach,' Turning Away the Wrath of God," Interpretation, 1998.
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Sermons:
With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Easter 3A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- O Lord, Save My Life -- Children's sermon based on Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 by Elaine M. Ward from SermonStudio.
Drama:
Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
- God, I Need You, A worship resource compiled by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 (Easter 3), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
  - Easter A3
  - Proper A6/Ordinary A11
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 116. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- "You Have Made Me Free," sung call and response, Psalm 116, Anna's Hosannas.
- "You Were There!" (Psalm 116), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
  - Psalm 116:1-9 set to St. Catherine (88 88 88)
  - Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 set to Amazing Grace (CM 86 86)
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Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms