Psalm 122
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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- Historical References, Commentary and Comparative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:
- X.4, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
- 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 122, James Howell, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016
- How do the 'goods' of family, tribe, ethnic enclave, and class serve and fail to serve God's broader mission?"
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
- Commentary, Psalm 122 | Dr. Michael Jackson | Professor of Homiletics, Trevecca Nazarene University | A Plain Account 2016
- "I never much liked waiting. I don't like to wait in the checkout line at the grocery store, or the long lines to ride my favorite rides at Disney World. Waiting often yields aggravation rather than anticipation. But that is not the idea behind Psalm 122."
- Commentary,
Psalm 122, Henry Langknecht, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- How do the 'goods' of family, tribe, ethnic enclave, and class serve and fail to serve God's broader mission?"
- "A Tale of Two Realities," guest essay by Art Ammann. The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013.
- The Timeless Psalms, Psalm 122, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
- Commentary,
Psalm 122, Paul S. Berge, Preaching This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- "Psalm 122 is a perfect psalm for the beginning of a new church year on this First Sunday of Advent."
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"Singing in Advent - Psalm 122," Paul Bellan-Boyer, City
Called Heaven, 2010.
- "Singing this psalm, it is impossible to think that hope is an abstract concept, or that joy is something more anticipated than lived."
- Psalm 122: Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Advent 1A, Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal.
- Prayer in Downtown, Psalm 122, Joel Smeby, Lutheran Community of Grace, Hopkins, MN, 2010.
- "Go up to the Lord, who is waiting for your return."
- "The Church Building as Sacramental Sign," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cities and Towns," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006.
- "The Arrival," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
- Commentary,
Psalm 122, James Howell, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016
- 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).
- Booij, Th., "Psalm 122.4: Text and
Meaning," Vetus Testamentum, 2001.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - McCann, J. Clinton, Jr.,
"Preaching on Psalms for Advent," Journal for Preachers, 1992.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Booij, Th., "Psalm 122.4: Text and
Meaning," Vetus Testamentum, 2001.
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
- 4 Lent, AKM Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Download is one long PDF file for book of sermons.)
- With Children:
- "I Was Glad When They Said unto Me, Let Us Go into the House of the Lord," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- Psalm 122:1, memory verse activity, MSSS Crafts and Resources for Bible Stories.
- Drama:
- Liturgy:
- 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 122. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- "Peace Be with You," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 122 set to Bradbury (87 87 D) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
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- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms
