The same root word is used in the same context in 1 Chronicles 15:15. When we are slandered it is a joy that the Lord knows us, and cannot be made to doubt our uprightness. Gods Man (quoted 3 times in the New Testament). vv. A messianic psalm (cp. Moses witnesses the deaths of 1 1/2 million Israelites who came with him out of Egypt but perish in the wilderness. You are permitted and encouraged to reproduce and distribute this message provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and that you do not charge a fee beyond the cost of reproduction. Songs of the Pilgrim Caravans, Songs of Ascents, Songs of Degrees. The key is Psalm 122:3, 4: Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together, whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD. v. 18 with Ephesians 4:8). The Scofield notes suggest it refers to the death of Davids son by Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:19, 20). As the tribes of Israel go up to Jerusalem to worship at the appointed feast days Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles they sing these psalms. The Old Testament v. 10 and 1 Samuel 22:3, 4). vv. As we work our way through these psalms and all that they teach us about our relationship with God, you will see that the Psalms of Ascent really serve as stepping stones along the way. Psa 120:1-4. COMMENT: One of the more noticeable features about the Book of Psalms is the systematic arrangement. We are pilgrims on a journey, strangers in a strange land. Zion. Men of faith must there find the distress which inspires the cry to God. (Morgan), ii. You false tongue? No, when they lie about you its meant to hurt you. 18, 19). The first penitential psalm. This could apply only to the Messiah. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. They are examples of warlike tribes, among whom the singers of Psalm 120 had no true home. (Boice), iii. A Song of the Ascents. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Psalm 84: Deep desire for Gods house that they might look upon the face of thine anointed (v. 9). The people of Meshech lived to the north by the Black Sea. Notice the picture of the Messiah (v. 35). The trials of the godly in Israel. (It is also an acrostic poemthere are 22 stanzas of eight verses each; all eight verses start with one of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet.) Pauline Epistles The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, Men say, I have given so often that I can give no more; God says, I have given, therefore I will give. (Maclaren), iv. Since His mercy endureth forever, He will not weary of bestowing, nor will former gifts exhaust His stores. My soul has dwelt too long with one who hates peace: The psalmist ached because he lived among the ungodly and was distant from Israel and its people. They have no heart to sing but put their harps on a willow tree. Psalm 82: God is in the midst of His people (the Shekinah glory in the tabernacle). His attitude is the same as that of the psalmist in Psalm 42: My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. 1-3 The camera on earth comes on, showing the peoples and rulers raging against God and Christ. He warned those lying lips of their destiny, of what shall be done to you. The king, who is the subject of the psalm, is the Messiah. 31-43 Power: delights (His) people (chorus). For any web postings, please link to the sermon directly at this website. Web3 Things We Should Hate Psalm 119:113-120. In the original Hebrew the words on the Lord come first in this verse and thus are emphasized. 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). Psalm 34:19, John 15:18-25, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 5:8. Webintroduction to psalm 120 This psalm, and the fourteen following, are called "songs of degrees", or "ascents" {o}; for what reason it is not easy to say. 1-7 Providence: directs pilgrims (tenor solo), vv. 2) Know that God will punish the wicked. With one who hates peace. This certainly would include the fervent desire to be delivered from the They are always appropriate to the offense and perfectly just. And remember, there is a compensation, in that the strict scrutiny of thy foes makes thee ever so much more watchful and prayerful, and drives thee oftener to the bosom of God. (Meyer). This is the last psalm in the series beginning with Psalm 25. And I cant feel at home in this world anymore. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a He will punish you with a warriors sharp arrows, with burning coals of the broom tree. (Psalm 120:3-4) These verses tell us several things about Gods judgment. They are examples of warlike tribes, among whom the singers of Psalm 120 had no true home. (Boice), iii. Website: https://www.rayfowler.org. i. And the fact that they are a warriors sharp arrows speaks of the skill and the accuracy of the one who draws the bow. The Songs of Ascent Psalm 120-134. This is the plea of the Son of man and those who plead in His name. Psalm 141: David sends out an SOS. Psalm 99: Song to the king whose throne is a throne of grace and mercy (v. 1). Psalm 29: The voice of the Lord. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of Psalms in the Bible (New International Version). 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. Back to Dr. J. 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Feel free to hit the comments button on any post and join the discussion. 7, 19). That I dwell among the tents of Kedar! Pentateuch Johannine Writings As Christians we dont belong here. 7-11). Prophets The history of the world can be told with its wars, and it is a long, sad history of fightings and conflict. Johannine Writings GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Evening prayer (to be sung to the accompaniment of stringed instruments). lies and deceit) 9-17 Messiah: His companions and church. The question should be translated, Shall I lift up mine eyes The New Testament Jesus said in John 15:19: If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As Christians we are homesick for heaven. This reveals that they were not put together in a haphazard manner; there is definite organization. C. The Christian longs for peace in the midst of a hostile world Psalms 2539: The future of Gods remnant Thats what the Psalms of Ascent are. And although we should enjoy the good gifts God gives us in this life, we can never be fully comfortable living in a world that is opposed to God and Gods ways. Know that you do not belong to the world (5-7). Psalm 61: Cry and confidence of the godly. They begin with dissatisfaction and discontent. And according to Psalm 120 what is the punishment for a deceitful tongue? Next to Psalm 22, the most quoted psalm in the New Testament. And He heard me. As the pilgrim journey to Jerusalem began, the author was mindful of the weariness endured living apart from the supportive community of Gods people. Look at Psalm 120:6-7: Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. This makes Psalm 120 a fitting start to the Songs of Ascents. In my distress: Distress addeth wings to our devotions. Never take that for granted. The psalmist is a person of peace, longing for peace, living among those who hate peace. The Whole Bible The Gospels vv. vv. It is the longest chapter in the Bible. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. 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 13-15 Power restoration service. i. This is real conviction (v. 2). No one ever tells any good lies about you, do they? But they are also called Psalms of Ascent because the psalms themselves have an upward motion. Psalm 38: Confession and physical sickness; David in deep distress prays that God will not judge him in anger (v. 1). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. This is the last pilgrim psalm. Psalm 116: Love song because God swallows death in victory (vv. vv. Here is where Davids suffering begins. Israel praises God for the deliverance of the past. It thus sets forth most pathetically the sense of discordance between a man and his environment, which urges the soul that feels it to seek a better home. Pauline Epistles The pilgrims arrive in the security of Jerusalem. They shoot from ambush at the innocent man; they shoot at him suddenly, without fear. Since His mercy endureth forever, He will not weary of bestowing, nor will former gifts exhaust His stores. So this is a true pilgrim psalm. (Maclaren), 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com, The Whole Bible Historical Books Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Help comes from God (vv. The one ray of hope is Lord God of my salvation (v. 1). The Gospels Jerusalem in the Bible represents the city of God, the place of the temple, the place where God chose to dwell and to meet with his people. vv. The wilderness becomes a vast cemetery. Imprecatory: cry for justice according to law. Intro: When someone dies unexpectedly, terrible tragedy Lots of questions, variety of feelings What should I do? Cry unto the Lord 7 reasons why you should cry unto the read more Scripture: Psalm 120:1 Denomination: Baptist #1 -- Repentance Series Meshech and Kedar in Psalm 120 refer to peoples rather than places. Psalm 148: A hallelujah chorus of all Gods created intelligences in the heavens and in the earth (Revelation 5:11-13; 19:1-6). John 4:24. Prophets The psalmist needed this trip to Jerusalem at feast time and needed the larger community of the people of God. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. The Old Testament vv. It opens with blessed and closes with blessed. Jesus quoted this reference to Judas (v. 9) in John 13:18, and Peter referred to it in Acts 1:16. The broom tree is a tree about twelve-feet in height. The psalm is a perfect acrostic (see text), in 22 sections corresponding to the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. And so thats the second application we learn from this Psalm. 15, 16 with 1 Peter 3:12. This is what you truly desire in your heart of hearts to meet with God and to know the beauty of his presence. Notice the ascent. Even babies know to cry What does Psalm 120 mean? What do you do when you are in trouble? Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. And not just prayer during the good times. Poetical Books Thats what the psalmist says in verse 1: I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. (Psalm 120:1) That is astonishing. It hurts, doesnt it? Note the imprecatory prayer (vv. IT'S NOT EASY! Some dare to say that this refers to Christ and that He had a diseased body. 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