Psalm 121
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Reverend Phyllis Blazer, 2017
- 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- Historical References, Commentary and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:
- From Exposition on the Psalms. Augustine (354-430).
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- the Geneva Notes. (c. 1599)
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary. (c. 1700)
- From Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- "The Bodyguard," meditations on the Psalms by Sylvia Purdie, 2015.
- Commentary, Psalm 121, Rolf Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
- "Many readers of Psalm 121 have connected it with life's journey -- or at least with life's journeys."
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
- "Blessings for the Journey," Faith Element, 2014.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 121, Lent 2A, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- The Old Testament Readings (Lent 2A): Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
- Commentary, Psalm 121, Jerome Creach, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
- "Psalm 121 is well-suited for the joy of 'pilgrimage' through Advent (sic) on the way to Easter. Such a journey should be made in full recognition of false gods all around who compete for our devotion."
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Commentary,
Psalm 121:1-8, Bobby Morris, Preaching This
Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- "Journeys tend to be significant times for those who take them."
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 121, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
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22nd Sunday after Pentecost: Psalm 121, The Autumn Leaves: Pages from
the Psalter for Late Pentecost, James Limburg, Texts in Context, Word &
World, Luther Seminary, 1992.
- "In ancient Israel the psalm was very likely used as a ritual for setting out on a journey."
- "Psalm 121: A Psalm for Sojourners," James Limburg, Word & World, 1985.
- "A Prayer for the Road," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
- "A Spiritual Guide for the Jewish Patient," by Dr. David R. Blumenthal, Professor of Judaic Studies, Emory University.
- 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).
- Barker, David G., "'The Lord Watches
over You': A Pilgrimage Reading of Psalm 121," Bibliotheca Sacra,
1995.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Creach, Jerome F.D., "Psalm 121,
Between Text & Sermon," Interpretation, 1996.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Limburg, James,
"The Autumn Leaves: Pages from the Psalter for Late Pentecost," Word
& World, 1992. (The section on this text begins on page 276.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Limburg, James, "Psalm 121: A Psalm for Sojourners,"
Word & World, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Willis, John T., "An Attempt to Decipher Psalm
121:1b," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1990.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Barker, David G., "'The Lord Watches
over You': A Pilgrimage Reading of Psalm 121," Bibliotheca Sacra,
1995.
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
- "Friends in High Places," Matthew Floding, Faith and Leadership, 2012.
- With Children:
- "You Won't Be Harmed by the Sun during the Day or by the Moon at Night," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- Drama:
- Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 121, Lent 2A, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 121, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Commercial Site: Psalm 121, Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- The Seedbed Psalter, with selected tunes for singing.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 121. 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.
- "I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 121 set to St. Anne (CM) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
- 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:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms
