Psalm 71
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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- Historical References, Commentary and Comparative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:
- Chapter XI, Against Praxeas, Tertullian (c. 213)
- XIII.27, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- 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 71:1-6 | Emily JoAnn Haynes | Pastor at Kaleo Nashville Church of the Nazarene | A Plain Account 2016
- "In the beginning God's got our back. In the beginning I hide in God's love. In the beginning I am safe and secure because, "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine.
- Commentary,
Psalm 71:1-6, Eric Mathis, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- "In the context of these passages, this Psalm reminds us that those who orient their lives toward the ways of God and the kingdom of God will face hardships. The good news, however, is that those hardships are not lasting, but the strength of God is: from age to age."
- Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- Center for Excellence in Preaching, Doug Bratt, commentary, textual notes, illustrations, 2016.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- "All Our Lives Long," meditations on the Psalms by Sylvia Purdie, 2015.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 71:1-6, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
- Commentary,
Psalm 71:1-6, Bobby Morris, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- "Generally speaking, the younger we are, the less we tend to be mindful of the interdependent nature of life. "
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 71:1-6, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
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Commentary,
Psalm 71:1-6, James Limburg, Preaching This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- "One of my teachers once said in regard to aging, 'The Lord saves the hardest part 'til last!' What can we do as we approach this 'hardest part?'"
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The Old Testament Readings:
Psalm 71:1-6, Pentecost 13. Weekly Comments on the Revised Common
Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church,
Melbourne, Australia.
- "The psalmist, be it imagined as David or anyone else, knows that trust is not easy and must confront not only those who would deny it, the enemies as the psalmist calls them, but even our own weakness and struggle to endure."
- "A Prayer for Old Age," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
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Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Psalm 71:1-6, Wesley White. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
- "Here the Psalmist understands that life around her is very tenuous. Boxed in and threatened, what is there to hold on to?"
- "What's Retirement For?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Aging," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
- Commentary, Psalm 71:1-6 | Emily JoAnn Haynes | Pastor at Kaleo Nashville Church of the Nazarene | A Plain Account 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).
- Blackburn, Bill,
"Psalm 71," Review & Expositor, 1991.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Claassens, L. Juliana M., "Praying from the Depths of
the Deep: Remembering the Image of God as Midwife in Psalm 71,"
Review & Expositor, 2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Craven, Toni,
"Between Text and Sermon: Psalm 71," Interpretation, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Lessing, Reed, "Broken Teeth, Bloody Baths, And Baby
Bashing: Is There Any Place in the Church for Imprecatory Psalms?"
Concordia Journal, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Wall, James M., "Mortal Fears," The Christian
Century, 2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Blackburn, Bill,
"Psalm 71," Review & Expositor, 1991.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Drama:
- Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 71:1-6, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- Prayers and Meditations, Psalm 71:1-6, Timeless Psalms, Joan Stott.
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Commercial Site: "We're Alright Down Here," (Psalm 71) visual liturgy, The Work of the People.
- Psalm 71:8, 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 71. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- "The Lord Is My Refuge," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
- Psalm 71:1-6 set to Ein Feste Burg (87 87 66 66 7)
- Psalm 71:1-14 set to Ein Feste Burg (87 87 66 66 7)
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
- 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
