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This is another one of the great benefits we reap from weekly gathered worship, because church is chock full of God’s word. 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! 2. pp. © Ray Fowler. A PLACE OF PRESTIGE – Vs. 9 – The house of God is there. Look at verse 3 where the psalmist writes: “Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together.” (Psalm 122:3) Here the psalmist is talking about the physical architecture of the city. We all come from different backgrounds, places and situations, but we have a unity because we are all members of the one body of Christ. A PLACE FOR SECURITY – Vs. 2 . Or are you unmotivated? The king’s throne was in Jerusalem, and that’s where various judgments were handed down. FOR THE CHURCH IS AS A CITY. A PLACE FOR SECURITY – Vs. 2 . S. Conway . A PLACE FOR WORSHIP – Vss. Reap the benefits of gathered worship each week. 1 Een lied Hammaaloth, van David. The psalmist arrives in Jerusalem. “But I don’t want to go to church,” her son replies. En toch heel verschillende mensen. 4 122:4 Deut. Trouble    120  123  126  129  132 THE ARGUMENT. 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. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith.” (Philippians 1:23-25) Paul was not only willing to die for Christ – he was willing to live in order to seek the well-being of Christ’s church. 122:4; Leviticus 23) or special called event. Walk with us through Psalm 122 to look deeper into the Hebrew text, and learn how to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. . Psalm 122 teaches us it should not simply be your duty but also your delight. And what’s the main thing? The Psalms of Ascent are all about going to meet with God, and the temple is the place where God promised to meet with his people. Don’t be shy about inviting someone to church. Enjoy the closeness of Christian fellowship. And now we're here, O Jerusalem, inside Jerusalem's walls! Hebrews 10:25 says, “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:25) We get out of bed for other things that are important to us. And then the middle psalm of the middle group is attributed to Solomon. And so in praying for God’s peace upon Jerusalem and the church, you are really praying for your brothers and sisters in Christ. The "they" would refer to.       – Ephesians 6:18, Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, pray for the peace of the church, and then thirdly pray for your brothers and sisters in Christ. Psalm 122 - NIV: I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem. PSALM 122. We have sports on Sundays. It’s about looking forward to worshiping with God’s people. 2 Outlines . Psalm 122:1 I. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. For any web postings, please link to the sermon directly at this website. 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. Psalm 122. 2 And now we're here, O Jerusalem, inside Jerusalem's walls! A PLACE FOR PEACE – Vss. Reap the benefits of gathered worship each week (3-5). Of David. “The testimony of Israel”: Refers to God’s command to go up to Jerusalem 3 times annually (see note on Psalms 120:1-7). I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” And now here we are, standing inside your gates, O Jerusalem. It shows your attitude towards God and his people. Open deur. But this is one of the many benefits you reap from weekly gathered worship. to praise the name of the Lord. You will notice that the psalm both begins and ends with the phrase “the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1,9), Ever ask someone why they don’t go to church? Do you love gathering with God’s people to worship God? God. And then finally it encourages us to pray for God’s people regularly. The second thing is this. (Response.) There was limited space with no room for expansion. Psalms 122 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. David says, Go into the house of the Lord—Give thanks unto Him. Why was David so glad? The weekly gathering of the church for worship should be one your highest priorities and one of the high points of your week. ), “Are we there yet?” Ever gone on a long road trip with kids? 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. We see it’s good, and then seek its good.”. Deze bedevaartspsalm wordt gezongen door Christelijk Jongerenkoor Jigdaljahu volgens de Oude Berijming uit 1773. Support the church with your finances. Psalm 122 – bij start van het project ZSamen één [ Ds. Psalm 122 // Three times a year, devoted Hebrew families would leave their homes on a pilgrimage to worship God in Jerusalem. Psalm 122 is the 122nd psalm of the biblical Book of Psalms.In the Greek Septuagint version of the bible, and in its Latin translation in the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 121 in a slightly different numbering system. So where do we get the wisdom to make right decisions in our lives? Joy, providence, security, help, community…every aspect of life were discussed in these psalms…which have become a picture of the Christian life itself. From the word of God. And church is one of those things of first importance. PSALM 122. Mooi en lastig tegelijk. 3. liturgical imagery There is a sense of wonder and delight for the traveler as he stands at the gates of Jerusalem, about to enter the holy city. INTRODUCTION: We are studying the Psalms of Ascent together and when we reach Psalm 122 something odd happens. I have better things to do. A Song of degrees of David. 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" (Read Psalm 122 and pray. Praise. Click here to return to the Sermons page. En dat in de prachtige Grote of Sint-Janskerk in Schiedam. We confess our sin, and we renew our commitment to walk in the right way as revealed by God in his word. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 1. Psalm 122 - A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1. Many a church invitation has resulted in salvation and a life changed for all of eternity. in your gates, Jerusalem. 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. my heart leaped for joy. 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. IAMES by the grace of God King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland. What happens to Jerusalem has worldwide consequences. A large crowd has assembled for the feast, and there is a great excitement in the people coming together. Fortunately many people have discovered the joy of Christian worship. 2 Our feet are standing. 2 Deliver me, O L ord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue. Of David. Number one, you’re 54 years old. You cannot be a growing Christian without also being an active part of Christ’s church. The temple was important because that’s where God met with his people. “It’s boring. We need each other for the journey. The name “Jerusalem” means “city of peace” so when you pray for the peace of Jerusalem you are literally praying peace for the city of peace. 1 I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD." 3 Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together. II. Ps. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. Psalm 122 1 Psalm 122 A song of ascents. And one of the benefits you reap from weekly gathered worship is enjoying the closeness of Christian fellowship. Have you noticed that the church is a lot like Jerusalem? The word translated “judgment” in this verse is a word that means to make a decision. 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. Look forward to worshiping with God’s people Jeruzalem, van ver aanschouwd, wel saamgevoegd en welgebouwd, Het werd avond en het werd morgen. There is one body and one Spirit – just as you were called to one hope when you were called – one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:3-6). De ene keer wint mooi: veelkleurig! 122:1 "they said to me" This Psalm describes a pilgrimage to the temple, probably on an annual feast day (cf. As Charles Spurgeon writes: “First we love the church, and then we labor for it. He started his journey in Psalm 120 surrounded by people who didn’t care about God or God’s ways. For example Psalm 120 begins with the psalmist in trouble in a far away land. WORKS UPON THE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SECOND PSALM In "Chandler's Life of David, "vol. Weekly worship with God’s people is life-changing. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.’” (Psalm 122:6-7). At church we all learn to get along with each other despite our differences. 3-5 Jerusalem, well-built city, built as a place for worship! Experience the unity that comes from praising God together. 1. fellow pilgrims already on the road to Jerusalem. 2 Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem. Jerusalem, built as a city with compact unity. PSALM 122. Israel, Jerusalem and the Jewish people still have a place in God’s heart, and I believe they still have a place in God’s plan. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:42-47), Ephesians 4 tells us: “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Look at verses 1-2: “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’ 2 Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem.” (Psalm 122:1-2), A. Psalm 122:8 "For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace [be] within thee." They’ll give you all sorts of reasons. 2. local Levites welcoming the pilgrims to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. Worship. Look forward to gathered worship each week. Pray for God’s people regularly (6-9). For the Christian today it means going to church. And so as you work your way through the Psalms of Ascent, you get a very realistic view of the Christian’s journey in life. Walk with us through Psalm 122 to look deeper into the Hebrew text, and learn how to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Welcome! It’s why you came. 122 1 When they said, "Let's go to the house of God," my heart leaped for joy. Nov 14, 2015 - Explore Salena Moffat's board "Psalm 122", followed by 1839 people on Pinterest. Dit hoofdstuk voorgelezen (m): David verblijdt zich over den welstand van het huis of de kerke Gods te Jeruzalem, wensende dat het lang duren moge. Je ging letterlijk op, je besteeg die tempelberg. REJOICING AS WE REASSEMBLE Psalm 122:1-9 For approximately 2 months we were unable to assemble together and worship as a church family. 3 122:3 Ps. SHOULD MAKE US GLAD. Stood in the same relation to Christ the firstborn, and members of the same church; and so brethren. Psalm 122. The Contemporary Parallel New Testament with KJV, NIV, NKJV, NASB, and more! Psalm 122. It’s the song of someone who has been looking forward to that arrival for some time. 1 I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD." In fact, the gathering of God’s people for worship is one of the most important parts of your journey with God.       – Hebrews 10:25, There are a couple things we learn from these verses. Enjoy the closeness of Christian fellowship 4 That is where the tribes go up—. Psalm 122 This is the third of the fifteen “Psalms of Ascent,” a collection of psalms (120–134) designed for the pilgrims to sing as they traveled to Jerusalem for the religious festivals ( See Blog post for February 27, 2010, “Psalm 120” ). Ps. Categories: Holy Land Tours (Games/Stories), Psalms To read the story, click the "Next Page" button below the picture. 3-5 Jerusalem, well-built city,    built as a place for worship!The city to which the tribes ascend,    all God’s tribes go up to worship,To give thanks to the name of God—    this is what it means to be Israel.Thrones for righteous judgment    are set there, famous David-thrones. All the tribes of Israel—the LORD’s people— make their pilgrimage here. The second psalm in each group focuses on trust. It’s like seeing the Disney sign when you get to Disney and the kids get all excited and cry out, “We’re here! 1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the a house of the Lord. 3-4 . It is titled Laetatus sum or commonly I was glad, and one of the fifteen psalms from the Book of Psalms which begin with the words "A song of ascents" (Shir Hama'alot). It is in our Bibles; it is in our songs; it is in our prayers; it is in our preaching and teaching. Ik verblijd mij in degenen, die tot mij zeggen: Wij zullen in het huis des HEEREN gaan. The apostle Paul is a good example for us here. Maarten van Loon, september 2016 [1]Samen één; omgaan met verschillen in de kerk. And now we’re here, O Jerusalem, inside Jerusalem’s walls! Derek Kidner writes: “What Jerusalem was to the Israelite, the church is to the Christian.” The church is God’s people today, Jews and Gentiles brought into one body together through Christ’s death for us on the cross. 3 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: Psalm 122. There are more people in church on Sunday morning than people at all the football stadiums combined in the afternoon. There’s the old joke about the mother getting her son up on a Sunday morning. Schuyler Rhodes. 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. Look at verses 3-5: “Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together. Each week we receive direction from God’s word to help us in our lives. RayFowler.org is a place to discuss various issues relating to God and life. It’s progress in fits and starts, but it is progress nonetheless. You can be judged by God’s word now, or you can be judged by God’s word later. There was no room for fields between the houses, no room for urban sprawl, and so the houses were all joined together, everything was close and compact. Hostile outsiders, keep your distance!For the sake of my family and friends,    I say it again: live in peace!For the sake of the house of our God, God,    I’ll do my very best for you. The Middle East is wracked with conflict and always has been. Psalms 132-134 Coming to the house of God King of England, Scotland, France, and we need pray... Road trip with kids 122 something odd happens God loves his people – Hebrews,... 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