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Psalm 98
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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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts: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.X.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • Book X, Chapter 1, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
  • 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 98, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
    • "...what does it actually mean to celebrate God as king, as sovereign?"
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, Doug Bratt, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 98, (Christmas), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • Commentary, Psalm 98, Eric Mathis, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
    • "In the present liturgical landscape, where congregations and denominations tend to focus on liturgical differences rather than similarities, the common tradition of praise that Psalm 98 reveals is not insignificant."
  • "Music," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
    • "Music helps us to 'keep time' in the sense of keeping us in touch with time, not just time as an ever-flowing stream that bears all of us away at last, but time also as a stream that every once in a while slows down and becomes transparent enough for us to see down to the streambed the way, at a wedding, say, or watching the sun rise, past, present, and future are so caught up in a single moment that we catch a glimpse of the mystery that, at its deepest place, time is timeless."
  • Commentary, Psalm 98, James Limburg, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
    • "The Italians have a fine word indicating what Psalm 98 is all about. It was Pope John XXIII who called the church to the task of aggiornamento -- new songs, a continued updating of old traditions to meet the needs and tastes of a new generation."
  • Commentary, Psalm 98, Mark Throntveit, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
    • "Psalm 98 is utterly opposed to this idea of a fragmented world where the claims of God have no bearing on the rest of our lives."
  • "Let the Rivers Clap Their Hands," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012.
  • "Sing a New Song," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 98, (Easter 6B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • Commentary, Psalm 98, James Howell, Pentecost +25, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
    • "Psalms scholar Walter Brueggemann explains praise for us: 'All of life is aimed toward God and finally exists for the sake of God. Praise articulates and embodies our capacity to yield, submit, and abandon ourselves in trust and gratitude to the One whose we are. ... We have a resilient hunger to move beyond self. God is addressed not because we have need, but simply because God is God.'"
  • Waiting for the Judge, Russell Rathbun, The Hardest Question, 2010.
    • "Is praising God necessary preparation for understanding God?s judgment?"
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 98, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2010.
  • Psalm 98, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 98 (Easter 6B), The Old Testament Readings: 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 Old Testament Readings: Psalms 96, 97, 98. Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
  • "That Your Joy May Be Complete: Ancient Poetry for Modern Pilgrims," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
    • "How might we prepare ourselves to receive joy?"
  • "'Let The Hills Sing Together': Eco-Justice and Climate Change," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • "The Blast of the Ram's Horn: Subversive Acts of Christian Joy," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2006.
  • "Contagious Praise," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
  • Environmental & earth-centered reflections, Nan Stokes, from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental Stewardship Commission.
    • "We can imagine the psalmist sitting by a stream and feeling the heart leap at the realization that God is everywhere."
  • "Praise in 98," Psalm 98, Joel Smeby, Lutheran Community of Grace, Hopkins, MN, 2010.
    • "What else is there to do but to join the earth in praise of this everlastingly righteous Lord of salvation?"
  • "Singing with the Psalter," Michael Morgan, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, 2006.
    • "What sets the book of Psalms apart from the rest of Scripture is the sacramental nature of its songs, their ability to mold and transform the believer."
• 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). Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Davis, Ellen F., "Expository Article: Psalm 98," Interpretation, 1992.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Longman, Tremper, III, "Psalm 98: A Divine Warrior Victory Song," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1984.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Miller, Patrick D., Jr., "In Praise and Thanksgiving," Theology Today, 1988.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Old, Hughes Oliphant, "The Psalms of Praise in the Worship of the New Testament Church," Interpretation, 1985.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Patterson, Richard D., "Singing the New Song: An Examination of Psalms 33, 96, 98, and 149," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2007.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Reviews:
• Sermons:
• With Children:
  • "Command the Earth to Shout with All Its People," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
• Drama:
• Liturgy:
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 98, (Easter 6B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 98, (Christmas), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
    • Christmas Day A, B, C
    • Easter B6
    • Sunday C32
  • "A Voice Cries Out...: Creative Approaches to Selected Scripture Readings for Advent," Douglas Macomber, Reformed Worship.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • A View of Psalms from Myanmar, fine arts project by Ai Doh, at Biblische Ausbildung, Dr. Stephen L. Cook, Virginia Theological Seminary.
• 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 98. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • "I Will Sing unto 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 98 set to Aurelia (76 76 D)
    • Psalm 98:1-5 set to Aurelia (76 76 D)
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • Joy to the World
    • O Sing a New Song to the Lord
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
  • A View of Psalms from Myanmar, fine arts project by Ai Doh, at Biblische Ausbildung, Dr. Stephen L. Cook, Virginia Theological Seminary.
• Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
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