I am for peace; They have no heart to sing but put their harps on a willow tree. Psalm 39: A psalm for funerals. Contentment in the place where deceit is practiced, and strife is loved, is base contentment. Pauline Epistles Yom Kippur (also known as the Day of Atonement) and Rosh Hashanah (also known as the Feast of Trumpets or the Jewish New Year) both took place five and ten days before the fall feast, and so some people would travel early to celebrate these as well. Historical Books Psalm 110: Messianic psalm the exaltation of Christ (v. 1, cp. The world is a hostile place. Matthew 22:44; Acts 2:34, 35; Hebrews 1:13; 10:12, 13; also v. 4, cp. We do not become pilgrims until we become strangers. And so the psalmist is surrounded by people who do not care about God or Gods ways. The Whole Bible (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.) Psalm 10: Satans man, man of the earth (v. 18) is closely identified with the 9th Psalm. It is only found in Jesus Christ. Psalm 50: Judgment. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point The psalmist answers his own questions. Yet every time he did, the response was hostile, characteristic of those who are for war. This psalm is the first to begin and end with Hallelujah. It is the psalm of pilgrims in the wilderness of this world. The Gospels They come in sight of the heathen. Devout hearts argue that what Jehovah has done once He will do again. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Philippians 3:20) This world is not our home. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Our Saviour, being in agony, prayed more earnestly, Luke 22:44. vv. Many different (David wrote 19 of these psalms.). B. Matthew 5:9; John 14:27, 16:33; Romans 12:18, The Christian is uncomfortable living in the world. Psalm 126 says you will! As Jesus prayed in John 17: I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. The world hates the light and will not come into the light for fear that their evil deeds will be exposed. v. 18 with Ephesians 4:8). The New Testament Sharp arrows of the warrior, Before we can know Him, we must know the Word. 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. But when I speak, they are for war. Psalm 38: Confession and physical sickness; David in deep distress prays that God will not judge him in anger (v. 1). i. Psalm 64: The wicked win, then God judges them. Psalm 150, probably the theme of the book, could well be the chorus of every psalm. Exodus 34:7 says: God does not leave the guilty unpunished. (Exodus 34:7) And that means when you are attacked by others, you do not need to attack back. In Gods time your sorrow will be lifted, and God will fill your mouth with laughter and songs of joy. The Bible urges you as a Christian to pursue peace in every aspect of your life. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. Men of faith must there find the distress which inspires the cry to God. (Morgan), ii. They have been attributed to David, to Solomon, to Ezra, to Haggai, to Zechariah, and to Malachi, without any positive evidence. Look at Psalm 120:6-7: Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. 23, 24 reaction to it). Feel free to hit the comments button on any post and join the discussion. Psalm 119: Praise to the Word of God. They have a refuge in their distress; they can do as the psalmist did when he cried to the LORD. Welcome! Shalom is a beautiful word signifying not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of health and wholeness. God judges the wicked (vv. This sermon continues the series through Psalm 119 started at Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. Poetical Books 17, 18 reaction to it). Psalm 116: Love song because God swallows death in victory (vv. Most High is a kingdom phrase. Psalm 120 is the first of a series of 15 psalms each with the title, A Song of Ascents. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. (1.) Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. You can check these in your browser security settings. 3-8). Psalms 120-136 is called the Great Hallel and Psalms 146-150 conclude the Psalter on a Hallelujah or praise note. As the tribes of Israel go up to Jerusalem to worship at the appointed feast days Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles they sing these psalms. 1-3 Foundation for prayer: God is salvation and strength. 7-10 Coming of the King to set up the kingdom. Psalm 75: God answers the plea of Psalm 74. This is the darkest wail of woe in the Book of Psalms. 31-43 Power: delights (His) people (chorus). He is ready to begin his journey to go and meet with God. Never take that for granted. And from a deceitful tongue. Drama of the ages: mans rebellion against God. A. Gods judgment is appropriate and just 7-15). The pilgrims arrive in the security of Jerusalem. They begin with the believer crying out to God in trouble far away from Jerusalem, and they end with believers offering up praise to God in his temple courts. There was some comfort in this cry, knowing that the evil that was spoken against the singer was not true. 6-8). 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 You false tongue? 11-20). i. vv. Song of deliverance from Egypt and the origin of the nation. There were three main feasts in Jerusalem each year: the Feast of Passover in the spring; the Feast of Pentecost in the summer; and the Feast of Tabernacles which took place at harvest time in the fall. He is Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and so we learn that all prayer must go through Jesus the Son of God. vv. No more! 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. 16-23). All but two of Psalms 3-41 are termed psalms of David ( Psalms 10 and 33 are the exceptions), and several of the titles refer to events in Davids life (for example, Psalms 3 and 18 ); other psalms do this as well, later in the Psalter. 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. According to Charles Spurgeon (and many others), the word we translate ascents shares the same root with to bring up in 1 Chronicles 13:6. This is real conviction (v. 2). 3 What will he do to you, and what Have you ever gone on a road trip and put together a play list or mix of songs for the journey? Tradition says it was composed by David and sung when he brought up the ark from Kirjath-jearim to Mt. 3-6). Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? var sc_security="46e30b6a"; Click here for more messages from the book of, A Final Easter Cartoon from B.C. Many different explanations have been given for these degrees or steps or ascents: James Montgomery Boice explained the first suggestion: The Talmud says that the fifteen songs correspond to the fifteen steps between these courtyards (Middoth ii. Death is also. It was spoken with lying lips and with a deceitful tongue. i. And then finally, 3) Know that you do not belong to the world. Click here for more messages from the Psalms of Ascent Series. vv. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, The question is asked (v. 1) and answered (vv. a. Psalm 98: Second stanza of the new song of worship. They forged false charges against him. This reveals that they were not put together in a haphazard manner; there is definite organization. Historical Books Minor Prophets This is a psalm about trouble. Thats why we read in Romans 12:19: Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for Gods wrath, for it is written: It is mine to avenge; I will repay, says the Lord. (Romans 12:19) Its not your place to judge the sins of others. Imagine our Lord singing this hymn on that fatal night (vv. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point 122, 132), designated word, saying, way, testimonies, judgments, precepts, commandments, law, statutes, and faithfulness. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible Web1 Outline. 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. 2. They use Matthew 8:17. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips: The psalmist described the nature of his distress evil words spoken against him from lying lips and a deceitful tongue. Psalm 52: Mighty man of mischief Antichrist. Can you relate to these verses in Psalm 120? 10-12 The camera on earth comes on. This psalm to the majesty of God opens the Hallel psalms which are sung at the Passover feast. This is the last pilgrim psalm. 4-6 Permanency of the Blessed Man (Ungodly will perish; the Lord knows the way of the righteous.). IT'S NOT EASY! B2 The Psalm 56: Deep trouble. Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar! Passwords should have at least 6 characters. The Whole Bible 18, 19). 1-3 The camera on earth comes on, showing the peoples and rulers raging against God and Christ. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. It will be a little bit of a lengthy series15 sermons spread across Thats what the Psalms of Ascent are. Chrysostom says that the early church sang this psalm every morning. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? Ruin and Redemption (Israel in View) The Blessed Man here is not the first Adam but the last Adam. Psalm 17: Prayer of David when he is being pursued by Saul and his life is in danger. 8-20 Pardon: delivers prisoners (soprano solo), vv. Tabernacle, temple, house, assembly, and congregation appear in almost every psalm. It was spoken with lying lips and with a deceitful tongue. Worship by the redeemed. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible And so if the arrows in Psalm 120 speak of the suddenness of the judgment, the coals speak of the duration of the judgment. 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. It means that we are pilgrims on a journey. My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. (Psalm 84:1-2) This is what you were made for. 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. You are in great anguish because you dont see any way out. He was brought into distress, into great distress, by lying lips and a deceitful tongue. Kingdom blessing (v. 10). "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. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. Pentateuch This psalm has refreshed all of Gods saints down through the ages it is often quoted. Prophets C. The Christian longs for peace in the midst of a hostile world WebFree Access to Sermons on Psalms 120:7, Church Sermons, Illustrations on Psalms 120:7, and Preaching Slides on Psalms 120:7. 18, 19). 1, 2 Practice of the Blessed Man (v. 1 negative; v. 2 positive), v. 3 Power of the Blessed Man (Rivers of water is the Word of God. Truly in the LORD our God is the salvation of Israel.. They can share the singers testimony, and He heard me. It must have been a thrilling experience to hear several thousand voices singing them to the accompaniment of a great orchestra. God the Holy Spirit invites men to accept the Savior. General Epistles Jesus aged on the cross (v. 9). And you might wonder why the Psalms of Ascent would begin with a song about trouble. There is no way to meet with God apart from prayer. Back to Dr. J. 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The Gospels In each major division there are lesser divisions of clusters and series of psalms which develop a particular subject. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. This is an imprecatory psalm, law of retaliation, lex talionis. 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. Here is where Davids suffering begins. Psalm 83: Prayer for God to deliver His people from their enemies. (Psalm 120:3-4) The destiny of the deceitful tongue. This second Psalm can be seen like a television program with one camera on earth and another in heaven. But when I speak, they are for war. lies and deceit) God the Son asserts His authority to carry through the decree because of His resurrection (Acts 13:33). 1-6 Preparation for prayer: triumphant praise in the presence of pressing problems. 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