Christmas Season · New Year's Day · Year B
Psalm 8
How Majestic Is Your Name
January 1, 2027
Overview & Insights
“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” (Psalm 8:1)
God wrote his character into the world of nature, but as awesome as that is, it is no match for the mindful care of his human creation.
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Commentary
Psalm 8 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary's New Year commentary on the psalm of human dignity and creation.
Psalm 8 Enduring Word · David Guzik
An evangelical verse-by-verse study of God's majesty and humanity's place.
Classic commentaries on Psalm 8 BibleHub
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What does Psalm 8 celebrate?
Gazing at the moon and stars, the psalmist marvels that God is mindful of frail humanity, whom he has crowned with glory and given care over the works of his hands.
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