RCL reading for Sunday, May 17, 2009:
Excerpt from the New Revised Standard Version
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Psalm 98
1 O sing to the Lord a new song,
for he has done marvellous things.
His right hand and his holy arm
have gained him victory.
2 The Lord has made known his victory;
he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.
3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness
to the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the victory of our God.
4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song and sing praises.
5 Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,
with the lyre and the sound of melody.
6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn
make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord.
7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
the world and those who live in it.
8 Let the floods clap their hands;
let the hills sing together for joy
9 at the presence of the Lord, for he is coming
to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness,
and the peoples with equity.
STUDY GUIDE
What does the passage tell us about God?
What does the passage tell us about human beings and the relationships between people?
What does the passage say about the relationship between God and human beings?
How does the passage call us to change?
Adapted from “Theological Bible Study,” from In Dialogue with Scripture: An Episcopal Guide to Studying the Bible, ed. Linda L. Grenz (Episcopal Church Center, 1993), p. 96.
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ReplyDeleteGeneva Study Bible
O sing {a} unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy {b} arm, hath gotten him the victory.
(a) That is, some song newly made in token of their wonderful deliverance by Christ.
(b) He preserves his Church miraculously.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Ps 98:1-9. In view of the wonders of grace and righteousness displayed in God's salvation, the whole creation is invited to unite in praise.
1. gotten . victory-literally, "made salvation," enabled Him to save His people.
right hand, and . arm-denote power.
holy arm-or, "arm of holiness," the power of His united moral perfections (Ps 22:3; 32:11).
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
98:1-3 A song of praise for redeeming love is a new song, a mystery hidden from ages and generations. Converts sing a new song, very different from what they had sung. If the grace of God put a new heart into our breasts, it will put a new song into our mouths. Let this new song be sung to the praise of God, in consideration of the wonders he has wrought. The Redeemer has overcome all difficulties in the way of our redemption, and was not discouraged by the services or sufferings appointed him. Let us praise him for the discoveries made to the world of the work of redemption; his salvation and his righteousness fulfilling the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament. In pursuance of this design, God raised up his Son Jesus to be not only a Light to lighten the Gentiles, but the glory of his people Israel. Surely it behoves us to inquire whether his holy arm hath gotten the victory in our hearts, over the power of Satan, unbelief, and sin? If this be our happy case, we shall exchange all light songs of vanity for songs of joy and thanksgiving; our lives will celebrate the Redeemer's praise.
Kenneth Brown said ...
ReplyDeleteThis psalm celebrates God’s Kingship. As Durham says “God’s rule is persistent, permanent, and uninterrupted”. (p. 370, Vol. 4 Broadman Com.). The psalm invites each generation to compose a new tribute to God’s redemptive revelation. His grace and faithfulness toward Israel are to be shared with all the earth. The realm of creation is urged to join the Temple musicians in this festal chorus and symphony of praise. Had the poet known about nebulae and galaxies, he would have invited their magnificent songs as well. YAHWEH (LORD), in spite of current chaos, is in charge and provides present and personal assurance for all His people. “Majesty, worship His Majesty…..!”