Psalms 73–150, Volume 2 (Teach the Text Commentary Series)

by C. Hassell Bullock

Publisher:

Baker

, 2017

Overview

Throughout the centuries, the Psalms have held a beloved place in Judaism and Christianity and in the lives of individual believers. They express in profound ways the thoughts and emotions of the soul, from the highest experiences of joy and praise to the lowest valleys of lament. C. Hassell Bullock has been deeply shaped by the Psalms, and this commentary is born out of a lifetime of loving study—as a Christian, a professor, and a pastor. He brings all three perspectives to bear, skillfully leading the reader through each psalm, with attention paid to genre, structure, theology, and practical application. Here is wise guidance for preachers and teachers who wish to bring the timeless messages of the Psalms to today’s believers.

Key Features

• Provides information pastors need to effectively communicate Scripture
• Contains a concise summary, main theme, illustrations, and interpretation for each passage
• Points to key themes and ways to communicate them to today’s audience

Contents

Top Highlights

“The controlling motif is the Lord’s watchful care of the traveler” (Page 381)

“When the church gathers to worship, we reflect on who God is and who we are in relationship to him. Here the psalmist confesses that the Lord ‘is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care’ (95:7; cf. 100:3), and that is the heart of worship.” (Page 174)

“In a liturgical sense this psalm was used when the thank offering was made. The thank offering celebrates God’s special benefits to the individual and community (Ps. 107).” (Page 206)

“Second, the psalmist says, ‘I call [qara’] to you, Lord, every day’ (88:9 [88:10 MT]), and the verb carries the basic meaning of ‘call out loudly.’” (Page 123)

“believers become so absorbed in Christ’s words that their will has been refined by the will of God.” (Page 138)

Endorsements

In this creative work, Bullock has served up a feast for us to fully engage the riches of the Psalms. From structure to theology, outlines to application, it's all here, fresh and accessible. Both the novice and the veteran lover of the Psalter need look no further. This is a fabulous tool to help the contemporary church bring the honesty of lament back into the hearts and practice of believers--we need it!

Andrew J. Schmutzer, Professor of Biblical Studies, Moody Bible Institute

Product Details

• Title: Psalms 73–150, Volume 2
• Author: C. Hassell Bullock
• Series: Teach the Text Commentary Series
• Volume: 2
• Publisher: Baker
• Print Publication Date: 2017
• Logos Release Date: 2018
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Psalms 73-150 › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781493415915, 9780801092398, 1493415913, 0801092396
• Resource ID: LLS:TTC19PS2
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-30T23:51:25Z

About C. Hassell Bullock

C. HASSELL BULLOCK (B.A., Samford University; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary; University Ph.D., Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion) is professor of Old Testament studies at Wheaton College. Since the completion of his formal education, Dr. Bullock has served as both a professor and as a pastor in 10 different churches.

He is the author of An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books, Encountering the Book of Psalms, An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books, and An Introduction to the Old Testament Poetic Books.

Dr. Bullock resides in Wheaton, Illinois.