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Psalm 85
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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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • III.V.1, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • Chapter XIII, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
  • 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).
  • "Two Coverings and Two Consequences; Psalm 85:2 & Proverbs 28:13," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1916.
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (Advent 2B), Diane Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
    • "Psalm 85 is a perfect psalm for this second Sunday of Advent."
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, (Advent 2B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
  • Commentary, Psalm 85 | Jay Wilson | Pastor, Belton Church of the Nazarene, Belton, MO | A Plain Account 2016
    • "While the whole of the Book provides God's people with language for praise and mourning and prayer, I think Psalm 85 is especially tailored to the work of corporate worship."
  • Commentary, Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (Advent 2B), James Howell, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
    • "Sometimes we get confused early in the season of Advent, thinking we have a holy obligation to keep all joy and glory on hold until late in December.>"
  • Commentary, Psalm 85:8-13, James K. Mead, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
    • "The desire for 'restored fortunes' often had an eschatological sense as well as a temporal returning to the land from captivity."
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, (Advent 2B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Commentary, Psalm 85:8-13 (Pentecost 7B), Beth Tanner, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
    • "Reflecting on Psalm 85:8-13 without the first 13 verses is akin to a liturgy that omits the call and prayer of confession, moving instead straight to the assurance of pardon."
  • Commentary, Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (Advent 2B), W. Dennis Tucker, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
    • "...we lean forward expectantly, awaiting the day when the earth is awash with steadfast love...faithfulness...righteousness...and peace."
  • "Reminding God that God Used to Be a Lot Nicer," Nadia Bolz-Weber, The Hardest Question, 2011.
    • "The implication being: that ain't happening now. "
  • Commentary, Psalm 85:8-13, W.H. Bellinger, Jr., Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
    • "The psalm is a prayer in the midst of crisis for the ancient faith community."
  • The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 85 (Pentecost 9C). Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "There is a level of conflict between past, present and future tenses. There is conflict between words of past deliverance, present pleas, and future hopes."
  • "The Tension of Creation," Russell Rathbun, The Hardest Question, 2010.
    • "The greatest tension is that we are created with the capacity for love and faithlessness?is faith that which exists along this dialectical line?"
  • Commentary, Psalm 85:8-13, W.H. Bellinger, Jr., Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
    • "An interpretation of Psalm 85:8-13 needs first to find a context in the whole of Psalm 85."
  • The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (Advent 2). Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Howard Wallace Audrey Schindler, Morag Logan, Paul Tonson, Lorraine Parkinson, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "...the three sections concerned respectively with the past, present, and future (immediate and ideal), are inextricably linked. Hopes for the future are not to be divorced from human experience, both of the past deliverance of God, nor of present anxieties."
  • "Dragged Along?" guest essay by David Buschart. The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2006.
    • "What challenges do you encounter in trying to listen to God?"
  • "Peace," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches.
  • "Restorative Justice," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
  • Commentary, Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (Advent 2B), Rolf Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
    • "This week's psalm expands on the motif of restoration."
  • Psalm 85, in Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary's An Exegetical Study of the Common Lectionary, coordinated by Prof. John E. Alsup, features rough translation, disposition, immediate context, broader context, hermeneutical bridge, and contemporary address.
  • Prayer in Downtown, Psalm 85, Joel Smeby, Lutheran Community of Grace, Hopkins, MN, 2010.
    • "Listen--as righteousness and peace kiss each other."
  • "God Will Restore Us Again," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Psalm 85 / Psalm 135, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "Obviously G*D is not controllable. Angers arise, wave-like, against a background of steadfast love. In fact, we call G*D to account, to change. We expect G*D to change, except in our creeds."
• 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).
  • Adams, Marilyn McCord, "Between text and sermon: Psalm 85," Interpretation, 2014.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Kselman, John S., SS, "A Note on Psalm 85:9-10," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1984.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Mitchell, David C., "'God Will Redeem My Soul from Sheol': The Psalms of the Sons of Korah," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 2006.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Rutledge, Fleming, "Cover-Ups," The Christian Century, 1999.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Siker, Judy Yates, "'All Will Be Well...' Reflection on an Elusive Shalom," The Living Pulpit, 2006.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Swartley, Willard M., "The Relation of Justice/Righteousness to SHALOM / EIRENE," Ex Auditu, 2006.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Zucker, David J., "Restructuring Psalm 85," Jewish Bible Quarterly, 2007.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Sermons:
• With Children:
  • "You Are a Light unto My Path," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
• Drama:
• Liturgy:
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, (Advent 2B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
    • Advent B2
    • Sunday C17
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  • The Seedbed Psalter, with selected tunes for singing.
  • “O God, We Hear Your Word of Grace,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on Psalm 85.  This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: CAROL 8.6.8.6 D (“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”).
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 85. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • "I Will Listen to My God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
    • Psalm 85 set by St George's Windsor (77 77 D)
    • Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 set to Orientis Partibus (77 77)
    • Psalm 85:8-13 set by St George's Windsor (77 77 D)
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • To God Be the Glory
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• Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
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