In the context of this psalm it means especially to seek these things in prayer, but there are other ways of seeking the good of the church as well. Look at verses 3-5: “Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together. What happens to Jerusalem has worldwide consequences. The Message // REMIX 2.0, Soft Imitation Leather, Color Spectrum, NIV and The Message Side-by-Side Bible, Two Bible Versions Together for Study and Comparison, Large Print, NIV & The Message Parallel Study Bible, Personal Size, Orchid/Raspberry. When Jesus approached Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he wept over it and said: “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace – but now it is hidden from your eyes.” (Luke 19:41-42) Jesus is the promised Messiah, and only Jesus will bring the Jewish people true peace – peace with God, peace and security for all of eternity. Weekly worship with God’s people is life-changing. There are more people in church on Sunday morning than people at all the football stadiums combined in the afternoon. You are praying a prayer of blessing, peace and safety for the people of God. 4 122:4 Deut. You could also translate the word “standing” as “standing still.” In other words the travelers are so full of anticipation that they pause for a moment before entering just to take it all in. That which is said or implied here of Jerusalem is appropriate in a symbolic sense to the New Jerusalem, the Church of the living God. Give me one good reason why I should go.” The mother replies, “I’ll give you two good reasons. 4 o A warrior’s p sharp arrows, with glowing q coals of the broom tree! Psalm 122 says, “May those who love you be secure.” Do you love the church? A PLACE FOR JUSTICE – Vs. 5 . Look at verse 9: “For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity.” (Psalm 122:9), To seek something requires intention and effort. Identified as “A Song of Ascents,” this psalm describes the pilgrim throng entering “the house of the Lord.” As we begin a new church year we, too, herald the glad tidings and invitation to all … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 122" Fortunately many people have discovered the joy of Christian worship. Psalm 122 New International Version << Psalm 121 | Psalm 122 | Psalm 123 >> A Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. C. Receive direction from God’s word PSALM 122. Click here for more messages from the Psalms of Ascent Series. A large crowd has assembled for the feast, and there is a great excitement in the people coming together. A PLACE FOR WORSHIP – Vss. But one of the things this verse is saying is that there is a closeness, there is a sweetness in Christian fellowship that you cannot get anywhere else. You wouldn’t start your day without food, and you shouldn’t start your week without church. 1     2      3      4     5 Remember, the church is not the building. Enjoy the closeness of Christian fellowship Psalm 122 is a perfect psalm for the beginning of a new church year on this First Sunday of Advent. They don’t think about it during the week, they don’t look forward to it or anticipate it. And one of the benefits you reap from weekly gathered worship is enjoying the closeness of Christian fellowship. He wrote it both for what Jerusalem was in his day, and for what it … Het werd avond en het werd morgen. Wij verwachten wel dat u een CCLi Licentie heeft afgesloten. God promised Abraham in 12:3: “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” (Genesis 12:3). The "they" would refer to. A PLACE FOR SECURITY – Vs. 2 . A message examining the joy of reassembling as a church after the Coronavirus pandemic. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’” (Revelation 21:2-4). Receive direction from God’s word. It would be hard to imagine a more poignant, desperately needed, and timely appeal than Psalm 122:6: “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” Situated at the epicenter of world tensions, any peace that prevails in Jerusalem today can be chalked up to the transient success of armed security, and is as fragile as the temperament … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 122" And church is one of those things of first importance. THE ARGUMENT. Do you get excited? Psalm 122 is a psalm of David. Met liedtekst en ondertiteling. 3 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: But the Psalm diminishes Isaiah’s vision a bit. FOR THE CHURCH IS AS A CITY. Psalm 122 is a song of arrival. 4 All the tribes of Israel--the LORD's people--make their pilgrimage here. Psalm 122. Psalm 122 1 Psalm 122 A song of ascents. That’s the first thing we learn from this psalm. He always sought the good of the church first. Je ging letterlijk op, je besteeg die tempelberg. 122:4; Leviticus 23) or special called event. For example Psalm 120 begins with the psalmist in trouble in a far away land. Psalm 122 vers 2. Jerusalem is a well-built city; its seamless walls cannot be breached. The apostle Paul is a good example for us here. Remember the psalmist is on a journey. 2 Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem. To the people of God today the church is… Dit is een geweldige bewerking van Psalm 122!       – Romans 12:4-5. PSALM 122. And now that he is finally arriving in Jerusalem he thinks back to the beginning of his journey and how glad he was to leave for Jerusalem. RayFowler.org is a place to discuss various issues relating to God and life. I looked forward to my grandfather’s hearty laugh and grandma and grandpa’s warm embrace. Close << Psalm 121 | Psalm 122 | Psalm 123 >> A Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. B. The temple was important because that’s where God met with his people. Psalm 122:1-9: Pulpit Commentary Homiletics. 2 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. Do you love gathering with God’s people to worship God? Joy, providence, security, help, community…every aspect of life were discussed in these psalms…which have become a picture of the Christian life itself. We’re finally here!”. The king’s throne was in Jerusalem, and that’s where various judgments were handed down. Luister naar het prachtige lied 'Psalm 122' uit Nederland Zingt. And then the third psalm in each group focuses on triumph or victory. Look forward to worshiping with God’s people We read in Revelation 20: “Then I saw a great white throne … And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. 2 Onze voeten zijn staande in uw poorten, o Jeruzalem!. David professeth his joy when he went into the house of the Lord, Psalms 122:1-5; prayeth for the welfare, prosperity, and peace of it, Psalms 122:6-9. And so if you are not in the habit of going to church every week, let me encourage you to take that next step of commitment. Because David was a man who lived in the faith and fear of God; because from a child he had set God always before him, and had been accustomed to see God's hand in all that befell him; because he was from his heart convinced that in God he lived, and moved, and had his being. 6-8 . 3 Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together. 122 1-2 When they said, “Let’s go to the house of God,”    my heart leaped for joy.And now we’re here, O Jerusalem,    inside Jerusalem’s walls! Perhaps the person you invite will someday say, “I am so glad someone said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!’”, But this verse is not just about inviting someone else to come to church. Number one, you’re 54 years old. Then this promise is for you as well. III. the tribes of the Lord—. Of David. Many a church invitation has resulted in salvation and a life changed for all of eternity. JERUSALEM . Please include the following statement on any distributed copies: Each group of three psalms begins with the psalmist in trouble and then moves upward to victory. The "they" would refer to. Prosperity to all you Jerusalem-lovers!Friendly insiders, get along! The story of Psalm 122 is in the note on Psalm 120. Bert Noteboom wijst via Facebook op "een heerlijk tussendoortje". 122 1 When they said, "Let's go to the house of God," my heart leaped for joy. 19 Nov 2014. Esteem for Jerusalem. Look at verse 4: “That is where the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, to praise the name of the Lord according to the statute given to Israel.” (Psalm 122:4) When the psalmist got to Jerusalem he was joined by people from different tribes, different locations, different backgrounds, different places, different situations – but they all had one unity of purpose. 1 Een lied Hammaaloth, van David. A PLACE OF PRESTIGE – Vs. 9 – The house of God is there. II. Experience the unity that comes from praising God together 6 God zei: ‘Er moet midden in het water een gewelf komen dat de watermassa’s van elkaar scheidt.’ 7 Click here for more messages from the book of Psalms. The judge makes a decision in a court case, and we need to make decisions every day of our lives. What a privilege we have every week to gather with God’s people, to set all our differences aside, and to worship our great God and Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord! We are not merely members of a church, we belong to God! Serve the church with your time and talents. In Psalm 121 he puts his trust in God. “But I don’t want to go to church,” her son replies. It is one of the four Songs of Ascents that is specifically attributed to King David. As Ephesians 6:18 tell us: “With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” (Ephesians 6:18), D. Seek the well-being of your church Although the enemy is working overtime to bring the opposite of "shalom" in Jerusalem, we can pray for beauty of God's kingdom rule to come down and meet the reality here on earth. Psalm 122. 3. liturgical imagery And there are many of them in the Psalter. Attend the services of your church faithfully. REJOICING AS WE REASSEMBLE Psalm 122:1-9 For approximately 2 months we were unable to assemble together and worship as a church family. Of David. 2. pp. Ps. So the psalms have an upward motion, but they also have an up and down motion. 7 May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.’ 8 For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, ‘Peace be within you.’ 9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity.” (Psalm 122:6-9) In other words, gathered worship will have a tremendous effect on your prayer life throughout the week. First of all, pray for the peace of Jerusalem. The Middle East is wracked with conflict and always has been. Psalm 122. Psalm 122. It was a six hour ride from our home in Massachusetts to my grandparents up in Maine, and I would so look forward to arriving. The Psalms of Ascent | Stepping Stones to God’s Heart, “Gathering with God’s People” (Psalm 122), “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1). Schuyler Rhodes. How can that be? Psalm 122 - ESV: I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD!" Tenzij we als toerist (of pelgrim?) 122:4; Leviticus 23) or special called event. Psalm 122:1 says, “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’” (Psalm 122:1) Look forward to worshiping with God’s people. Psalm 122:8 "For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace [be] within thee." I remember when I was a kid we would make the long journey to visit my grandparents. En toch heel verschillende mensen. Ecclesia Triumphans: That is, the Joy of the English Church, for the Happie Coronation of the most vertuous and pious Prince. We like to keep Sundays for family time.” People give lots of reasons for not going to church, but there is one overriding reason why we should go and that is God. A tent is a small house that people made from animal skins. There was limited space with no room for expansion. As a Christian you are on a journey, but on your journey you are not alone. God. As Eugene Peterson writes: “Psalm 122 is the song of a person who decides to go to church and worship God.”. B. Pray for the peace of the church Jerusalem was important because that’s where the temple was. © Ray Fowler. Het ga hun wèl, die u beminnen. 1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the a house of the Lord. I. See more ideas about psalm 122, bible history, jerusalem israel. WORKS UPON THE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SECOND PSALM In "Chandler's Life of David, "vol. The Good News translation captures this sense of wonder well: “And now we are actually standing inside the gates of Jerusalem!” (Psalm 122:2; GNB). psalms. There are fifteen Psalms of Ascent, we’re only three psalms in, and we’re already there! Whenever our kids would ask, “Are we there yet?” I always gave them the same answer: “Just five more minutes!” An hour later they would ask the same question and get the same answer. Here we pause for a moment in anticipation of worshiping God together with his people. For the Christian today it means going to church. Pray for God’s people regularly (6-9). 5 There the thrones for judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David.” (Psalm 122:3-5) Now these verses are talking about the actual city Jerusalem and yet there are several applications we can make to our own experience of gathered worship in the church today. 1 I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD." 122 1-2 When they said, “Let’s go to the house of God,”. We call them as a group “the psalms of Zion.” "The house of the *LORD", (verse 1), was a tent when David was alive. This prayer for the good of God’s people is ultimately answered in Revelation 21 where we read these beautiful words: “I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. THE TESTIMONY OF EACH CHILD OF GOD Psalm 122 INTRODUCTION It is a clear fact of the Word of God that our heavenly home is the New Jerusalem. 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