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Psalm 71:1-24

Eulogy

Richard F. Bansemer

Death After a Stroke The meditation text is Psalm 71:6: "Upon thee I have leaned from my birth; thou art he who took me from my mother's womb. My praise is continually of thee." The elderly often impress us with two qualities seldom found among the young: trust and simplicity. These characteristics are almost always the exclusive gift of the aged, for they alone have spent their lifetime learning ...

2. “Even When I Am Old and Gray, Do Not Forsake Me, My God”

Psalm 71:1-24

Teach the Text

C. Hassell Bullock

Big Idea: When our strength ebbs with age, our spiritual inclination is to pray that God will not forsake us. Understanding the Text Psalm 71 has no title, evoking the idea that Psalms 70 and 71 might be viewed as a single unit. In view of their verbal affinities (see “Additional Insights: Corresponding Verbal and Thematic Connections in Psalms 69–72,” following the unit on Ps. 72), the latter psa...

3. Psalm 71

Psalm 71:1-24

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

The author presents his ideas in Psalm 71 in a stair-step fashion: (A) God is good to the psalmist even though he has not yet rescued him from the troubles his enemies are causing him (71:1–13); (B) the psalmist has full confidence in God and will praise him (71:14–16); (A´) God is good to the psalmist even though he has not yet rescued him from the troubles he is causing him (71:17–21); (B´) the ...

4. When I Am Old and Gray

Psalm 71:1-24

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

Old age can be a fearful time, especially as one becomes more and more vulnerable to the manipulations of others. This psalm is a prayer of an old person (“when I am old,” v. 9, and “when I am old and gray,” v. 18) whose devotion to God has been lifelong (“since my youth,” vv. 5, 17, “from birth,” v. 6). The bond between the speaker and God is expressed in the characteristic phrase of the individu...

5. Proper 16

Hebrews 12:14-29, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Psalm 71:1-24, Luke 13:10-17

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 71:1-6 First Lesson—The book of the prophet Jeremiah begins with an account of his call to the prophetic office despite feelings of inadequacy. Jeremiah 1:4-10 Second Lesson—The gospel of Jesus Christ has brought a new approach to God, but reverence is still appropriate. Hebrews 12:18-29 Gospel—Jesus flies in the face of tradition to perform a miraculous healing on the Sabba...

6. Epiphany 4

Psalm 71:1-24, 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Luke 4:14-30

Sermon Aid

George Bass

THEOLOGICAL CLUE The birth story, with the visit of the magi, and the baptism of our Lord, at the beginning of the season, and the Transfiguration story, at the conclusion of Epiphany in many lectionaries, combine to enclose the other Sundays of Epiphany in a period of time when the manifestation/ministry of Jesus are celebrated in worship and preaching. Each Sunday, some aspect of Jesus' Epiphan...

7. Proper 16

Jeremiah 1:1-19, Psalm 71:1-24, Hebrews 12:14-29, Luke 13:10-17

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

CALL TO WORSHIP Come, everyone. Rejoice at all the wonderful things that Jesus has done and is doing still. Let us give thanks and offer to God an acceptable worship with reverence and awe. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy God, there are times when we would rather not call you parent because we would prefer to live the undisciplined life. We would rather go our own way and avoid the training you insist ...

8. Epiphany 4

Psalm 71:1-6, Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 4:21-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

Call To Worship Leader: Welcome to this place where we can speak like humans and angels! People: Ah — but we know that if we are not compassionate we’re like noisy whistles! Leader: Welcome on this winter day to this place where love is part of our mission statement. People: Hmm. We know that the spiritual journey with God requires more than words in an official document. Leader: Welcome to this s...

9. Epiphany 4

Psalm 71:1-24, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Luke 4:21-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 71:1-6 First Lesson—The uncertain modesty of the prophet is overcome with a sense of divine calling to a particular if difficult mission. Jeremiah 1:4-10 Second Lesson—Here is the classic definition of Christian love. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Gospel—Jesus does not hesitate to tell the truth at the expense of causing controversy that is life-threatening. Luke 4:21-30 CALL TO WO...

10. Proper 16

Psalm 71:1-6, Isaiah 58:9b-14, Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 13:10-17, Hebrews 12:18-29

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

Call To Worship Leader: It’s a good morning! Welcome to this place where our souls can rest and praise God. People: We are thankful for life and we are seeking security and happiness. Leader: We have called to God many times and the Holy One has sustained us and restored us to hopefulness. People: We are standing straight and tall! With our minds and bodies, we thank God for divine goodness among ...

11. Epiphany 4

Lk 4:21-30 · 1 Cor 13:1-13 · Jer 1:4-10 · Ps 71

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Even before his birth Jeremiah was appointed a prophet. Jeremiah tells us of his call to preach. It came at the time Josiah was king of Judah (c. 627 B.C.). His call came as a dialogue with Yahweh who even before Jeremiah's birth knew that he was destined to be a prophet. In this dialogue he heard the voice of Yahweh and felt his hand on his lips. There w...

12. Epiphany 7

Mt 5:38-48 · 1 Cor 3:10-11, 16-23 · Lev 19:1-2, 9-18 · Ps 119:33-40 · Ps 71 · Ps 62

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Russell F. Anderson

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 A preeminent characteristic of God, according to the Pentateuch, is holiness. The Lord is in a class by himself; God is righteous, just, loving, and forgiving. God's people are likewise holy the Lord's. Their behavior must reflect this reality. They must love their neighbor as themselves because all belong to the Lord. Unfortunately, this love was ...

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