Psalm 27

Psalm 27
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The Presbyterian Church (USA) of Crossett
Rev. Bonnie Wilkins

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.
- Psalm 27, Illustrated New Living Translation at Hollywood Jesus.
Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- III.II.5, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- VIII.XXVII, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- Chapter I, Chapter XVIII, Proslogium, Anselm of Canterbury, 1077-1078.
- 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 27:1, 4-9, Jerome Creach, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
  - "As much as any psalm in the Psalter, Psalm 27 expresses trust in the lord and claims absolute dependence on God. "
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
- Commentary, Psalm 27:1, 4-9 | Jim Edlin | A Plain Account 2017
  - "In such a place the despair of darkness fades and genuine joy fills the psalmist. The security of God's presence makes him want to offer sacrifices to the LORD 'with shouts of joy' and 'sing and make melody to the LORD.'"
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 27, Lent 3A, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
- "What Do We Have To Fear?" Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2016.
  - "As we learn to find the light of God's presence always surrounding us and protecting us, always bringing good out of anything that may come our way, we can feel our fears, but live from our faith."
- Commentary, Psalm 27 (Lent 2C), Beth L. Tanner, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
  - "We must go forward confident that God's seeming absence does not equal abandonment."
- A Plain Account, Wesleyan Lectionary Commentary, Joseph Coleson, 2016.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
- Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- "Take Courage, My Heart," meditations on the Psalms by Sylvia Purdie, 2015.
- Commentary, Psalm 27:1, 4-9 (Epiphany 3A), James Howell, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
  - "One of the brightest jewels in the Psalter is the Psalm 27. "
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 27:1, 4-9, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 27, Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
- Commentary, Psalm 27 (Lent 2C), Paul O. Myhre, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
  - "The Psalmist invites readers to places of self-discovery about the movements of God in the ordinary movements of creation."
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 27, Lent 2C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- Commentary, Psalm 27 (Lent 2C), Jane Strohl, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
  - "Psalm 27 includes a song of trust, prayers for deliverance, and a lament. The rapid fire movement among these responses to God makes clear the challenge of faith."
- The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 27. Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
  - "The scholar James L. Mays makes a number of points about trust in this psalm..."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany 3, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Psalm 27, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
  - "'Waiting for the Lord' can be a passive waiting for something to happen or a spring-loaded readiness to act at a kairos moment ripe for intervention."
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
- Commentary, Psalm 27:1, 4-9 (Epiphany 3A), Nancy deClaisse Walford, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
  - "Psalm 27 contains words of complaint, words of petition, and words of trust."
- "Confidence and Cowardice in a Time of Fear," Russell Rathbun, The Hardest Question, 2011.
  - "Is an understanding of our fear necessary for confession?"
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 27:1, 4-9, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
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).
- Levenson, J.D., "A Technical Meaning for N'M in the Hebrew Bible," Vetus Testamentum, 1985.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Niehaus, Jeffrey, "The Use of LÛLĒ in Psalm 27," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1979.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Paul, Shalom M., "Psalm 27:10 and Babylonian Theodicy," Vetus Testamentum, 1982.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Steinke, Peter L., "Fear Factor," The Christian Century, 2007.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
Sermons:
- "The Beauty of God," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from Seattle.
- "A Psalm of Thin Places," The Rev. Agnes Norfleet, Day 1, 2004.
With Children:
- "My Heart Tells Me To Pray," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
Drama:
- "Anna," Anne E. Curtis, dramatix.
Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 27:1, 4-9, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 27, Lent 2C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 27:1, 4-9, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
  - Epiphany A3
  - Lent C2
Multimedia, Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Commercial Site: "Land of the Living," visual liturgy, The Work of the People.
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 27. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- "Whom Shall I Fear?" lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
  - Psalm 27 set to Assurance (9 10 99 99 99)
  - Psalm 27:1, 4-9 set to Amazing Grace (CM 86 86)
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
  - Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
  - Sweet Hour of Prayer
  - There's Sunshine in My Soul Today
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:
Literature and Literary References:
- "Psalm 27," poetry by Cheryl Ann Toliver, Sojourners.
Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms