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This brief, straightforward psalm is teed up for your Christ the King-themed sermon. Psalm 93 begins by proclaiming that “the Lord is king” (Hebrew: YHWH melek). The psalm has all the trappings of royal imagery: robes, majesty, thrones, and decrees. There’s definitely a creation angle in the first two verses. The Lord is praised for … Continue reading “Psalm 93 Commentary by Hans Wiersma”

Today’s psalm gives the opportunity to provide some content to the phrase “God is King” or “LORD is King.” Psalm 93 focuses particularly on God as Creator and Sustainer of the creation. It is a brief psalm with only 5 verses moving through 3 stanzas. The first stanza declares, “The LORD is king!” and then … Continue reading “Psalm 93 Commentary by Beth L. Tanner”

The two portions of Psalm 92 chosen by the lectionary each offer interesting possibilities for interpretation and connection to the life of the church, and interpreters may find it useful to focus on one or the other. However, there is also much to be gained by addressing the Psalm as a whole. Verses 1-4 The … Continue reading “Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 Commentary by Matthew Stith”

Psalm 92 is the only Psalm with a superscription assigning it to the Sabbath. As such it became important in the Sabbath temple liturgy. Other Psalms have been designated for use on the other six days of the week, but not in the Hebrew Bible: Psalms 82, Tuesday; and 81, Thursday in rabbinic sources and … Continue reading “Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 Commentary by Mark Throntveit”

The superscription for Psalm 92 declares it to be “a song for the Sabbath day.” This may be puzzling to readers, for the Sabbath is not referenced anywhere in the rest of the psalm. It may be, however, that understanding the setting of the Sabbath is key for interpreting the entire work. This psalm warrants … Continue reading “Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 Commentary by Scott Shauf”

The psalm text for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost is the “promise” section of the famous Eagles’ Wing poem, Psalm 91. The concrete, particular promises that this ancient liturgy proclaims provides a perfect opportunity for the preacher to reflect on the nature and quality of God’s promises and then to proclaim these promises anew. Making … Continue reading “Psalm 91:9-16 Commentary by Rolf Jacobson”

Although it is not entirely unique in the Psalter, the most striking thing about Psalm 91 is that it ends with a divine speech in verses 14-16. Usually when God speaks in the Psalms, it is to express divine displeasure and to call people to account. See, for instance, Psalms 50:7-23; 81:6-16; and 95:8-11, although … Continue reading “Psalm 91:9-16 Commentary by J. Clinton McCann”

It is not surprising that Psalm 91 is often read, frequently set to music, and much-loved. It offers the reader a straightforward and thorough expression of trust in the providence and protection of God, even and especially under trying or dangerous conditions, and does so using as rich and powerful a set of images as … Continue reading “Psalm 91:9-16 Commentary by Matthew Stith”

This psalm is an exultant hymn of proclamation and praise. The psalmist’s trust in God is absolute, and he encourages his hearers to share that certainty.   “For he will command his angels concerning you   to guard you in all your ways.   On their hands they will bear you up,   so that … Continue reading “Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Commentary by Jane Strohl”

Whoever dwells in the shelter of protection can find rest and comfort. In reflecting on the Psalmist’s poetic metaphor, I wondered about the people of the earth who have never sat down on the dusty ground within a naturally occurring rock shelter, found refuge in a cave or rock overhang from a thunderstorm, or walked … Continue reading “Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Commentary by Paul O. Myhre”