Daniel Haas

Tag: Psalm

  • New Moon

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    The Hebrew calendar is based on lunar phases. The traditional Rosh Codesh (New Moon) Prayer incorporates Psalm 104. How does that feel to you, welcoming a new month by praising God, the Creator?

  • Occupy Wall Street

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    More than a hash-tag #occupywallstreet is protesting against social and economic inequality, corporate greed, and the influence of corporate money and lobbyists on government, among other concerns. The author of Psalm 72 prescribes the following remedy: “Teach the king to judge with your righteousness, O God; share with him your own justice, so that he…

  • Happy are those who are humble

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    Jesus famously says: “Happy are those who are humble…”. Where does such an insight come from? Jesus new the Hymnal of Judaism, including Psalm 37: “but the humble will possess the land and enjoy prosperity and peace.”

  • Nursery Rhyme

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    The Bible contains all kinds of literature. Psalm 34 for example is a nursery rhyme. It is built as an Acrostic and even quotes the “Sunday School Teacher”: “Come, my young friends, and listen to me, and I will teach you to honor the LORD.”

  • Move On

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    Today’s reading is Psalm 32. I preached about that back in March under the title Move On.