In Psalm 120 the 3.0 Understanding Psalm 120 3.1 Outline I. a. Woe is me, that I dwell in Meshech: Meshech was a distant place, far from the land of Israel (Ezekiel 27:13, 32:26, 39:1). Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. Do you worry? Psalm 40: Messianic psalm, quoted in Hebrews 10:5-7 as referring to Christ (vv. Thank you for registering. 10-12 The camera on earth comes on. General Epistles A psalm that has blessed the hearts of saints of all ages. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. (John 16:23-24). Psalm 149: A hallelujah chorus because the kingdom has come through redemption by blood and judgment by power. 3, 4 Record of the musings of the Shepherds mind. What shall be given to you: The psalmist shifted from his prayer to God to speak to the false tongue of those who caused him distress. The Scofield notes suggest it refers to the death of Davids son by Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:19, 20). Psalm 47: Praise and worship in the Millennium. And the reason why is simple and yet at the same time so remarkable. "Our Daily Homily: Psalms-Song of Solomon" Volume 3 (Westwood, New Jersey: Revell, 1966), Morgan, G. Campbell "An Exposition of the Whole Bible" (Old Tappan, New Jersey: Revell, 1959), Morgan, G. Campbell "Searchlights from the Word" (New York: Revell, 1926), Spurgeon, Charles Haddon "The Treasury of David: Volume 3" (Psalms 111-150) (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson, 1988), Trapp, John "A Commentary on the Old and New Testaments" Volume 2 (Ezra to Psalms) (Eureka, California: Tanski Publications, 1997), VanGemeren, Willem A. And from a deceitful tongue. That is why the world hates you. (John 15:19), And even though we may not feel comfortable living in the world, this is exactly the place where God has chosen for us to live out our Christian faith in obedience to him and as a witness to others. Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar! Psalm 1 Psalm 2 Psalm 3 Psalm 4 Psalm 5 Psalm 6 Psalm 7 Psalm 8 Psalm 9 Psalm 10 Psalm 11 Psalm 12 Psalm 13 Psalm 14 Psalm 15 Psalm 16 Psalm 17 Psalm 18 Psalm 19 Psalm 20 Psalm 21 i. Its the same way for Christians living in the world. 9-17 Messiah: His companions and church. vv. 31-43 Power: delights (His) people (chorus). The Gospels Psalm 64: The wicked win, then God judges them. i. 5-9 Crowning experience: repentant, asking God for justice according to the Mosaic Law (eye for eye, tooth for tooth [Exodus 21:24]). vv. Each day you will read five Psalms and one Proverb coordinating with the date of the month. And this causes him distress, discomfort. 1, 2 Central experience: deeply dejected in a strange land; weeping as they remember Zion. Psalm 6: Perfect Man in midst of chastisement (bruising heel) 1-21 Humiliation suffering cross. vv. Why not start the journey with a happy song? Jerusalem is located at about 2800 feet above sea level, and so no matter what direction you approach the city from, you are always going up to Jerusalem. This reveals that they were not put together in a haphazard manner; there is definite organization. but when I speak of it, they make ready for war. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. Another has termed it the decisive declaration concerning the outcome of events and forces at work today. Note the imprecatory prayer (vv. The Old Testament Prophets Look at Psalm 120:6-7: Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. And really, what could be more appropriate? This certainly would include the fervent desire to be delivered from the My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. Life of Christ (v. 8), death of Christ (v. 9), resurrection of Christ (v. 10), ascension of Christ (v. 11). The psalmist needed this trip to Jerusalem at feast time and needed the larger community of the people of God. WebPsalms 1 and 2 serve to introduce the entire book. Matthew 5:9; John 14:27, 16:33; Romans 12:18, The Christian is uncomfortable living in the world. Psalm 51: Davids great penitential psalm when Nathan pointed the accusing finger with the words, Thou art the man (2 Samuel 12:7). 1-3 Foundation for prayer: God is salvation and strength. The answer is found in the sanctuary (v. 17). Acts 2:25-31 and 13:35-37; also Hebrews 2:13, 14). 1-3 The camera on earth comes on, showing the peoples and rulers raging against God and Christ. The Christian also gets tired of living in the world. Jesus said, Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9) Romans 12:18 tells you: If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18). 2007-2023Ray Fowler .org 1. 1-6 Omniscience of God (v. 6 reaction to it). Devout hearts argue that what Jehovah has done once He will do again. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. Poetical Books Song of life and light. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. He is not in an ideal Garden of Eden but is in the midst of the ungodly, sinners, and the scornful. I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. (Psalm 120:1), (Prayer by Samuel Cox: God of peace, grant me Thy peace as I worship in Thy presence; and let me find a bettered world when I come back to it, or, at least, bring a bettered and more patient heart to its duties and strifes.). Psalm 145: Praise of David to God because of who He is and what He does. Psalm 20: Plea of Israel for the success of the Messiah. Darkness, distress, and death. Never take that for granted. In Psalm 20 we see another indication of just The world is opposed to Gods people. 11, 17, 19). The truly messianic character of this psalm is revealed in the fact that it is quoted as such 7 times in the New Testament. Slander occasions distress of the most grievous kind. (Heart of the psalm, vv. If you are going to make this life journey with God, prayer will need to be front and center. Psalm 120 is the first of a series of 15 psalms each with the title,A Song of Ascents. Psalm 21: Messianic psalm. General Epistles The liar, wounding though his weapons are, will be destroyed with far more potent shafts than lies: Gods arrows of truth and coals of judgment. (Kidner). Israel praises God for the deliverance of the past. Lying Neighbors: 120:2 Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue. 34-37 with 2 Samuel 7:8-17). The cosmos reveals the glory and power of God (vv. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. WebPsalm 120:1-2 B1 His Successful Troubled Cry 120:1 C1 His Troubled Cry to Yahweh: {1} In my trouble I cried to the LORD, C2 Yahweh's Answer: And He answered me. A. Gods judgment is appropriate and just May every good man be delivered from lying lips. Psalm 57: Cry for mercy (see title of psalm). Psalms 5255: Maschil (instruction) psalms Psalm 112: Hallelujah for the righteousness of God (v. 6). Email / username or password was incorrect! Feel free to hit the comments button on any post and join the discussion. The angels beckon me from heavens open door, And in the midst of a hostile world, the Christian longs for peace. Poetical Books God the Son asserts His authority to carry through the decree because of His resurrection (Acts 13:33). And I cant feel at home in this world anymore. 7-18 Omnipresence of God (vv. Written by David perhaps at the time of Absaloms rebellion. What does Psalm 120 mean? The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, of Scripture. Website: https://www.rayfowler.org. For any web postings, please link to the sermon directly at this website. Luke-Acts vv. 1-6 Companions of the King who enter the kingdom. The question should be translated, Shall I lift up mine eyes Cry out to him. 3-6). In my distress I cried to the LORD, Psalm 111: Hallelujah for the works of God (a perfect acrostic psalm Hebrew alphabet). Psalm of creation. Psalm 120 is the first of these Psalms and it is a psalm about praying in times of trouble. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Pentateuch Psalm 120: Chanted as the pilgrim march to Jerusalem began. Chrysostom says that the early church sang this psalm every morning. 9.). Luke-Acts Tabernacle, temple, house, assembly, and congregation appear in almost every psalm. He longed for Gods shalom (peace); his enemies, who had lying lips, hated Gods shalom. The reason for this collection and Psalm 139: A song of praise to the attributes of God. Or what shall be done to you, Do you take it out on others? Meshech was the name of [a group of] barbarous tribes who, in the times of Sargon and Sennacherib inhabited the highlands to the east of Cilicia, and in later days retreated northwards to the neighbourhood of the Black Sea. Kedar was one of the Bedouin tribes of the Arabian desert. (Maclaren), ii. But what matters is to whom do you cry out? 2) Praise God for his protection and deliverance in your life. The first penitential psalm. B2 The Psalm 108: Israels praise and possessions. Johannine Writings vv. The Christian gets tired of living in the world. Psalm 37: A promise of future blessing to the remnant of Israel in the form of an acrostic. The Psalms of Ascent | Stepping Stones to Gods Heart, Praying in Times of Trouble (Psalm 120), I call on the Lord in my distress. (Psalm 120:1), INTRODUCTION: Today is the first day of the New Year and between now and Easter we will be studying a special group of psalms in the Bible called the Psalms of Ascent. COMMENT: One of the more noticeable features about the Book of Psalms is the systematic arrangement. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. Since trials are common to all of Gods people, the comfort is for all also. Psalm 110: Messianic psalm the exaltation of Christ (v. 1, cp. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. His attitude is the same as that of the psalmist in Psalm 42: My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Psalm 140: Prophetic prayer for deliverance from the evil man (v. 1) or man of sin (prophetic of the remnant in the midst of their enemies). i. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. And He heard me: The psalmist remembered Gods past faithfulness in his present need. We do not become pilgrims until we become strangers. It is a psalm of David, as also are 64 and 65. Verse 1 is the theme. Psalm 95: Song of sheer joy because the king is reigning. When in trouble, pray. Johannine Writings Psalm 43: A call to God to act on behalf of the remnant. Or what shall be done to you, They shoot from ambush at the innocent man; they shoot at him suddenly, without fear. The trials of the godly in Israel. You can be certain that he will not miss. This is not redemption by blood which took place in Egypt at the death of the firstborn; it is redemption by power which took place at the Red Sea. Email / username or password was incorrect! The verbs dwell (garti, sojourn) and live (sakanti, tabernacle, dwell) are significantly chosen. Psalm 135 calls for people to stand in the courts of the He is tired of it all. These two peoples were located so far apart geographically that they can only be taken here as a general term for the heathen. No one person could have lived among both. Psalm 70: Urgent cry for deliverance (duplication of the last 5 verses of Psalm 40). These psalms are part of fifteen psalms (120-134), each titled, A Song of Ascents. They were probably sung as the pilgrims journeyed up to Jerusalem for the yearly feasts. I have overcome the world. (John 16:33) Yes, in this world you will have trouble, but remember Psalm 120 teaches you to call on the Lord in times of trouble. 11, 12 with Matthew 4:6). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. v. 13 with Exodus 3:14, 15). Woe is me, that I dwell in Meshech, And so as we read the Psalms of Ascent today, they hold great meaning for us as well. vv. i. He was brought into distress, into great distress, by lying lips and a deceitful tongue. The same root word is used in the same context in 1 Chronicles 15:15. Imprecatory prayer (vv. B. Gods judgment is certain and severe Psalms 5660: Michtam (engraven; permanent) psalms. Psalm 61: Cry and confidence of the godly. General Epistles Have you ever been lied to? They had cast out lies like dangerous missiles, and now the sharp arrows of judgment would come against them. Hello and welcome to RayFowler.org. Psalm 134: Pilgrims progress. vv. (Psalm 120:1-2) Distress and deliverance from deceitful tongues. It was spoken with lying lips and with a deceitful tongue. Psalm 120 The Prayer and Journey of the Outsider. Pauline Epistles They come in sight of the heathen. Psalm 99: Song to the king whose throne is a throne of grace and mercy (v. 1). Poetical Books In my distress: Distress addeth wings to our devotions. The psalmist needed this trip to Jerusalem at feast time and needed the larger community of the people of God. Each of these psalms contains the title "A Song of Ascent." Our home is in another place. In the original Hebrew the words on the Lord come first in this verse and thus are emphasized. This psalm, which opens the Genesis section, begins with man instead of the material universe. He longed for Gods shalom (peace); his enemies, who had lying lips, hated Gods shalom. He should pray. (James 5:13) But what James 5:13 tells us by way of instruction, Psalm 120 tells us by way of testimony. Psalm 46: God is our refuge. And so if the arrows in Psalm 120 speak of the suddenness of the judgment, the coals speak of the duration of the judgment. What does Psalm 120 mean? As Christians we are homesick for heaven. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point So when people attack you, love them and forgive them. Psalm 87: Glorious future of Jerusalem. vv. Psalm 83: Prayer for God to deliver His people from their enemies. Shalom is a beautiful word signifying not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of health and wholeness. The Psalms were probably all set to music, both vocal and instrumental. The liar, wounding though his weapons are, will be destroyed with far more potent shafts than lies: Gods arrows of truth and coals of judgment. (Kidner). 12-14). This is what you truly desire in your heart of hearts to meet with God and to know the beauty of his presence. Pentateuch Psalm 147: A hallelujah chorus because of Gods goodness to the earth and to Jerusalem. As Jesus said in John 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Well, thats what the deceitful tongue gets in return. Pauline Epistles We may request cookies to be set on your device. i. Exodus 34:7 says: God does Psalm 121 The Truth of Preservation in Coming In (private life) and Going Out GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Its very painful. Psalm 77: Perplexity about the mercy and goodness of God (v. 9). Psalm 26: Plea on the basis of personal righteousness. Pray for those who persecute you. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. No, when they lie about you its meant to hurt you. Psalm 105: Hymn to God in history from Abraham to Moses. God will judge the wicked but save his people. This series of 15 psalms primarily records Davids personal experience, but they also look to the future when the godly remnant is in trouble. He will come to judge the nations. WebPsalm 119 Psalm 120 Psalm 149 Psalm 150 Proverbs 29 Proverbs 30 Proverbs 31 This plan is designed to increase your worship and wisdom. God hears you when you pray 2) Know that God will punish the wicked. vv. Johannine Writings iv. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible WebIn Book 5 there are several psalms affirming the validity of the promises to David (Psalm 110; 132; 144); two collections written by David (108-110; 138-145); the longest psalm, celebrating the value of the law (Psalm 119); and 15 psalms of ascent for use by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem (Psalms 120-134). Johannine Writings (see Exodus 3:14-16; Deuteronomy 16:16 for descriptions of the three feasts), Of course, the big one of all these feasts was the Passover. With one who hates peace. These verses in Psalm 120 are both a warning to the wicked and a reassurance to the righteous that God is just and that he will punish every sin. And He heard me: The psalmist remembered Gods past faithfulness in his present need. You will read through the books of Psalms and Proverbs in one month. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. With one who hates peace. It is only found in Jesus Christ. The Whole Bible 17, 18 reaction to it). A. Major Prophets WebThese are all of the chapters of the book of Psalms . Cookie Notice: These 5 psalms form a brief series which deals with the sorrows of Gods godly remnant. John 4:24. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. They can share the singers testimony, and He heard me. And so these are travel songs full of beautiful imagery, meaningful expression and divine wisdom for the journey. Psalm 138: A song of wholehearted praise; a contrast to Psalm 137. We read in Luke 2:41-42: Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. Psalm 120 shows us the best way. There were those that sought his ruin, and had almost effected it, by lying. By Ray Fowler. The history of the world can be told with its wars, and it is a long, sad history of fightings and conflict. We dont always feel at home here. The clause I am a man of peace translates a nominal phrase: I peace. In his whole being the psalmist longs for the establishment of peace. (VanGemeren), iii. We long to be with Christ. 7-11). In my distress. 2. The question (v. 1) should be translated, Shall I lift up mine eyes unto the hills ? (see Jeremiah 3:23; Psalm 90:2). God hears you when you pray. Blessed with all earthly blessings a perfect acrostic. Web3 Things We Should Hate Psalm 119:113-120. The Blessed Man is contrasted to the ungodly man. 23, 24 reaction to it). Each begins and ends with a hallelujah. The night of sin and suffering is over. Prophets Psalm 7: Perfect Man in midst of false witnesses Notice the deception of Antichrist (v. 21). Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Historical Books The Old Testament As it has been said, David was in love with prayer.. I do not give to you as the world gives. vv. Know that God will judge the wicked (3-4). They look to the future for a larger deliverance. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Psalm 12: The godly in the midst of the godlessness of the Great Tribulation. What shall be given to you, (Psalm 22: the death of Christ; Psalm 69: the life of Christ.). Its meant to drag you down. The New Testament We may be living on earth, but our citizenship is in heaven. Luke-Acts Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . As a Christian you are called to be different from the world. The New Testament Psalm 126 says you will! Pentateuch Clarke suggested that the picture here is of flaming arrows or fiery darts (Ephesians 6:16): Fiery arrows, or arrows wrapped about with inflamed combustibles, were formerly used in sieges to set the places on fire., iii. Pauline Epistles Your partnership makes all we do possible. In contrast to any danger looming or pagan religion practiced in the hills, we have help from the LORD. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? Pentateuch Probably the best explanation is the last one listed, that these were songs for the people of God as they made the pilgrim journey to Jerusalem and the temple at the three appointed feasts (Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles). b. The world has no place for God or Christ, and therefore as a follower of Christ you are going to feel out of place in this world. Historical Books By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. 8, 9, 13). These are punishments justly inflicted on a tongue, the words of which have been keen and killing as arrows, and which, by its lies and calumnies, hath contributed to set the world on fire. (Horne), ii. Psalm 42:2; Philippians 3:20, The Christian is not only uncomfortable living in the world. Psalm 133: The pilgrim thanks God for the fellowship of other brethren who have come up to Jerusalem. and Johnny Hart, A Theology of Google, Facebook, Amazon and Twitter, The Psalms of Ascent Stepping Stones to Gods Heart, Seahawks and Broncos Post Super Bowl Prayer Huddle, A Piece of Plastic Clay (A Poem for Mothers Day), PP00: Miscellaneous Your mileage may vary, The difference between the 1st and 2nd commandments. They are short, easy to memorize, and meant to be sung in praise and worship to God. David records his own experience of this. The Book of Psalms concludes with 5 hallelujah psalms. i. I am for peace: Properly, I am peace; desirous of peace, peaceful, forbearing, in fact, peace itself. (Spurgeon), ii. Written during a thunderstorm, Delitzsch labeled it the Psalm of seven thunders. Voice of the Lord occurs 7 times. It is the experience of the captives away from home and in slavery. 1-6). The second application is this: know that God will judge the wicked. He will turn their own tongues against them and bring them to ruin. (Psalm 64:3-8). The world is opposed to God and his ways. A. The Gospels As the pilgrim journey to Jerusalem began, the author was mindful of the weariness endured living apart from the supportive community of Gods people. He is Creator, Preserver, and Keeper. Johannine Writings Next to the 23rd, this psalm is the most beloved. Pentateuch Psalm 62: The only psalm (see authors booklet by the same name). And He heard me. Psalm 116: Love song because God swallows death in victory (vv. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. var sc_project=2352896; Psalm 5: Perfect Man in midst of enemies Psalm 48: Messiahs victory which brings in the kingdom. Historical Books Psalm 97: Joy to the world, the Lord has come. The Old Testament It looks forward to the praise of the redeemed and restored remnant in the kingdom. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible And you might wonder why the Psalms of Ascent would begin with a song about trouble. 1-7 Providence: directs pilgrims (tenor solo), vv. Psalm 120 especially focuses on prayer during the bad times. Psalm 68: Song of deliverance that ushers in the kingdom. Even though the psalmist may have enjoyed a permanent residence, he felt as if he was no more than a sojourner among his contemporaries. Ray Fowler. First of all Gods judgment is appropriate and just. Our Saviour, being in agony, prayed more earnestly, Luke 22:44. The very society of such (be they ever so tame and civil) is tedious and unsavoury to a good soul; like the slime and filth that is congealed when many toads and other vermin join together. (Trapp), iii. Wisdom Literature Yet every time he did, the response was hostile, characteristic of those who are for war. Psalm 2: Rebellious man Psalm 45: Reign of the Messiah King. Psalm 143: Prayer of David to the faithfulness, righteousness, and lovingkindness of God. Look at verses 5-7 where the psalmist writes: Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar! So this is a true pilgrim psalm. (Maclaren), 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com, The Whole Bible Let burning coals fall upon them; may they be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, never to rise. (Psalm 140:910) Hell is forever, and those who die outside of Christ will face Gods severe judgment for sin for all of eternity. As the tribes of Israel go up to Jerusalem to worship at the appointed feast days Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles they sing these psalms. Hebrews 1:6). Hebrews 5:6; 6:20; 7:21). i. The Psalms of Ascent are all about going to meet with God, to worship him in the beauty of his presence. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. Psalm 122: Jerusalem comes into view (v. 2). This is prophetically the cry of the remnant during the Great Tribulation. 25:18. (Trapp). Note Gaebeleins rendering: Morning after morning will I destroy all the wicked of the land (v. 8). Psalms 120-134: Songs of Ascent. Psalm 32: Maschil: psalm of instruction. God can work good even in the troubles of difficult company. Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar! (Psalm 120:5). When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. (Luke 2:41-42). The world is opposed to Gods truth. vv. Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Sermons on psalms 120:7: showing 1-6 of 6 Filter Results Sort By. Cush, the Benjamite, may be Saul. Help comes from God (vv. It means that we are pilgrims on a journey. Psalm 41: Messianic psalm. And so thats the second application we learn from this Psalm. WebPsalm 120 A song of ascents. And He heard me. The Christian gets tired of living in the world We read in Jeremiah 9:8: Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaks with deceit. (Jeremiah 9:8) And we read in James 3:6: The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. 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