Psalm 66
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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- Historical References, Commentary and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:
- From Exposition on the Psalms. Augustine (354-430).
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- From 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:
- Commentary,
Psalm 66:1-9, Casey Thornburgh Sigmon, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2019.
- "This is a psalm about God’s awesome deeds for the people of God."
- Commentary,
Psalm 66:1-9, Jin H. Han, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
- "Chosen for a Sunday toward the end of the liturgical season of Ordinary Time that confirms the constancy of grace manifested mysteriously in the middle of doldrums, Psalm 66 blows in fresh air with its ..."
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
- Commentary,
Psalm 66:8-20, Jerome Creach, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2014.
- "The reference to sacrifices in this psalm does not apply to us directly. We no longer make the kind of sacrifices described here. But the purpose of the sacrifice is captured in our tithes and offerings."
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 66:8-20, Easter 6A, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 66:1-12 Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- Commentary,
Psalm 66:1-9, J. Clinton McCann, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- "Since 'bless' translates a Hebrew root that originally meant to kneel, it suggests submission to a sovereign master and to the master's will. At this point, in other words, 'praise' and 'bless' are virtually synonymous (and NIV even translates verse 8 as 'Praise our God')."
- Commentary,
Psalm 66:8-20 (Easter 6A), James Limburg, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2011.
- "When the Bible speaks about God, it most often does so by telling what God has done. In other words, when the Bible speaks of God, it tells a story. "
- "When the Bible speaks about God, it most often does so by telling what God has done. In other words, when the Bible speaks of God, it tells a story. "
- "Spiritual but Not Religious," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- "If I stay away from the worshipping assembly, I too easily forget that God's rescue is not just for me; God's rescue is for all who cry out."
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 66:8-20 (Easter 6A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Desert Scribblings, Psalm 66, Geoff McElroy.
- "The worship found in Psalm 66 is not worship for the sake of worship, but is worship because of the confidence found in God?s deeds on behalf of God?s people."
- Commentary,
Psalm 66:1-9, Craig A. Satterlee, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- "On this Sunday, the church uses verses from Psalm 66 to respond to and echo Isaiah's call to rejoice as we summon the whole earth to 'be joyful' and 'sing the glory of God's name' (66:1, 2)."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
-
Prayer in
Downtown, Psalm 66, Joel Smeby, Lutheran Community of Grace,
Hopkins, MN, 2010.
- "Praise and refining fires and hesed."
- The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
- "Reasons for Praise," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
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Sixth Sunday of Easter: Psalm 66:1-7, 16-20, "Come and See What God Has
Done": The Psalms of Easter, Frederick J. Gaiser, Texts in Context, Word
& World, Luther Seminary, 1987.
- "God works in me for the sake of you, so I am twice blest: the work in me is real, but I am freed from dwelling on it, from corrupting it with my pride."
- Commentary,
Psalm 66:1-9, Casey Thornburgh Sigmon, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2019.
- 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.
- Gaiser, Frederic,
"'Come and See What God Has Done': The Psalms of Easter," Word &
World, 1987. (Section begins on page 213.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Gaiser, Frederick J.,
"'I Will Tell You What God Has Done For Me' (Psalm 66:16): A Place for
'Testimony' in Lutheran Worship?" Word & World, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Gaiser, Frederic,
"'Come and See What God Has Done': The Psalms of Easter," Word &
World, 1987. (Section begins on page 213.)
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Psalm 66:8-20, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "God Keeps Our Feet from Slipping," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- God's Steadfast Love -- Children's sermon based on Psalm 66:8-20 by Elaine M. Ward from SermonStudio
- Drama:
- Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 66:8-20, Easter 6A, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 66:1-12 Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 66:8-20 (Easter 6A), 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:
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- The Seedbed Psalter, with selected tunes for singing.
- "Blessed Be Our God Who Hears" Psalm 66, a Sung Call-and-Response for Easter 6A (May 29, 2011)
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 66. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- "His Spirit Dwells in Me," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
- "Give Praise to God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
- Psalm 66:1-9 set to Old 100th (LM)
- Psalm 66:1-12 set to St Gertrude (65 65 65 65 65 65)
- Psalm 66:8-20 set to St Gertrude (65 65 65 65 65 65)
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