Psalm 50

Psalm 50
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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Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- V.XVIII.3, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- III.16, IV.18, IV.24, V.11, VI.14, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- II.22, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 208)
- Chapter I, Scorpiace, Tertullian (c. 213)
- Chapter XVIII, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- VI.XXVII, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
- I.34, II.2, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Origen. (c.228)
- VIII.III, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- On the Dress of Virgins, Cyprian of Carthage (c. 249)
- Epistle XLI -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 251)
- Epistle LXII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 253)
- On the Advantage of Patience -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
- Epistle LXVII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 257)
- 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:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
- Commentary, Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 | Deanna Hayden | Lead Pastor, Southwood Church of the Nazarene | A Plain Account 2016
  - "Words. They are everywhere! Doesn't it sometimes seem like they are wasted uselessly, or worse, used as weapons of emotional, mental and spiritual violence? They could be such a powerful source of healing and nurturing."
- Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- "True Worship," meditations on the Psalms by Sylvia Purdie, 2015.
- Commentary, Psalm 50:1-6, Fred Gaiser, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
  - "What will it take for us to see -- really see? "
- Commentary and illustration idea, Doug Bratt, Center for Excellence in Preaching, 2015.
- Commentary, Psalm 50:1-6, Matthew Stith, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
  - "The chosen portion of Psalm 50 is rich with the light imagery that is common to all of the lectionary selections for Transfiguration Sunday. "
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 50:1-6, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
- "When It Is Not Enough," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
- Commentary, Psalm 50:1-6, Shauna Hannan, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
  - "Another way to discover whether or not the impending judgment is welcome or undesirable is by examining who is being judged."
- Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23, Pentecost 11C, The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
  - "Psalm 50 looks into the relation between God and the faithful. It ends with an open invitation to understand what is said and to offer thanksgiving to God."
- Join the Feast, Psalm 50:1-6, Brenda Barrows, Union PSCE, 2009.
  - "Psalm 50 demonstrates that God requires worshipers to struggle with the significance of their worship and to move away from mechanically tossed-off prayer, praise, and thanksgiving."
- Reflection on Psalm 50, Rev. Tom Harries. At Environmental Reflections, Lectionary Year A, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, Environmental Stewardship Commission.
  - "...reflect on 'The beasts of the forest are mine'."
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).
- Bos, Johanna W.H., "Oh, When the Saints: A Consideration of the Meaning of Psalm 50," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1982.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Gaiser, Frederick J., "The David of Psalm 51: Reading Psalm 51 in Light of Psalm 50," Word & World, 2003.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Whitekettle, Richard, "Bugs, Bunny or Boar? Identifying the Zîz Animals of Psalms 50 and 80," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2005.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Whitekettle, Richard, "Forensic Zoology: Animal Taxonomy and Rhetorical Persuasion in Psalm 50," Vetus Testamentum, 2008.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
Sermons:
With Children:
- "A Flaming Fire Comes First, and a Storm Surrounds Him," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- "I Know Every Bird on the Mountains," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
Drama:
Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 50:1-6, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
  - Transfiguration B
  - Proper C14/Ordinary C19
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Psalm 50:23, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
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 50. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- "These Thousand Hills," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
- "Hear, Hear the Teaching of the Lord," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
  - Psalm 50:1-6 set to Jesus Loves Me (77 77)
  - Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 set to St George's Windsor (77 77 D)
  - Psalm 50:7-15 set to St Catherine (88 88 88)
Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
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Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms