Easter Season · Seventh Sunday of Easter · Year C
Psalm 97:1-2, 6-7, 9 (1a, 9a)
The Lord Reigns
May 28, 2028
Overview & Insights
“The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!” (Psalm 97:1)
“let the earth be glad” (cf. 96:11). After this opening invitation, we hear of a thunderstorm demonstrating Yahweh’s supremacy and righteousness (vv. 2–6). We hear of the responses of idol worshipers and of Zion, along with a summary statement of Yahweh’s supremacy (vv. 7–9). The closing section spells out the implications of the above: Yahweh’s people must shun evil and then they will be granted protection, light, and joy (vv. 10–12).
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Commentary
Commentary on Psalm 97 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary scholar reads this enthronement psalm as the church's vantage point between Ascension and Pentecost.
Psalm 97 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on the psalm's picture of God's universal, righteous reign.
Enduring Word Commentary, Psalm 97 Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse-by-verse walkthrough of the psalm's vision of God's greatness and righteous rule.
Psalm 97:9 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregated classic commentaries on the LORD being exalted far above all gods.
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What kind of psalm is Psalm 97?
An enthronement psalm: the Lord reigns amid clouds, fire, and lightning, and light dawns for the righteous, a fitting Christmas song of the King who has come.
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