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Psalm 127 A song of ascents. Of Solomon. 1 Unless the Lord builds the house,     the builders labor in vain. -        A song of accents o    These songs were song by the Jews when they returned to Jerusalem to celebrate three festivals §  Pesach (Passover) ·        Jews celebrate the new planting season after the winter rains in early spring ·        Christians celebrate that the death angel passe...

Psalm 126 A song of ascents. 1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of[ a ] Zion,      we were like those who dreamed.[ b ] -          a song of accents are the songs sang on the way up to Jerusalem -          on the way to meet the Lord in His house -          these songs would be preparation -          notice it’s a song of ascent not descent o    it is for those in pursuit of God; therefore, the...

Psalm 125 The Lord Surrounds His People. A Song of Ascents. 125 Those who trust in the Lord  Are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever. -        The Lord Surrounds His Peoples o    What a great opening statement o    If the Lord surrounds His people than nothing can harm them without going through the Lord first -        A Song of Ascents o    This another song that would be sang...

Psalm 124 A song of ascents. Of David. 1 If the Lord had not been on our side—     let Israel say— -        A song of ascents o    These songs were meant to be sung on the way up to Jerusalem. o    Jerusalem means “in awe of peace” or “teaching peace” o    Man learns about peace by visiting Jerusalem §  We learn that God so loved the world that He gave His one and only begotten Son to pay for the...

Psalm 123 Prayer for the Lord’s Help. A Song of Ascents. 123 To You I lift up my eyes,  O You who are enthroned in the heavens! -          Psalm 123 is short and simple like 123 -          The title is “Prayer for the Lord’s Help -          Yesterday we prayed for the Peace of Jerusalem and we learned that means praying for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven -          Today are goi...

Psalm 122 Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. A Song of Ascents, of David. 122 I was glad when they said to me,  “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” -        Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem o    Prayer is something we should do daily. o    Today I want to bring into focus praying for the Peace of Jerusalem §  First of all Jerusalem means ·        In awe of peace ·        Teaching peace §  We ar...

-        121 I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;  From where shall my help come? o    It all starts with verse one §  I will lift my eyes to the mountains §  In other words look up yonder where God lives §  Focus your eyes, your heart and your thoughts on Him & His house o    From where shall my help come from §  Sometimes we are like the Psalmist §  We wonder where are help is going to c...

120 In my trouble I cried to the Lord,  And He answered me. -          In my trouble I cried to the Lord o    Notice its when he was in trouble again -          And He answered me o    Notice God faithfulness again o    He answers time and time again 2 Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips,  From a deceitful tongue. -          The trouble the Psalmist was in was related to lies spoken against h...

Psalm 119 Meditations and Prayers Relating to the Law of God. Aleph. 119 How blessed are those whose way is [ a ]blameless, Who walk in the law of the Lord. 2 How blessed are those who observe His testimonies,  Who seek Him with all their heart. 3 They also do no unrighteousness;  They walk in His ways.   4 You have [ b ]ordained Your precepts, [ c ]That we should keep them diligently. 5 Oh that m...

Psalm 118 Thanksgiving for the Lord’s Saving Goodness. 118 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;  For His lovingkindness is everlasting. -          Thanksgiving is made up from two words “Thanks Giving” o    We should thank the Lord for giving us something BIG o    For the Lord’s Saving Goodness o    He saved us because of His Goodness! -          Verse 1 then gives us instruction -          Gi...

Psalm, Chapter 117 A Psalm of Praise. 117 Praise the Lord, all nations;  Sing His praises, all peoples! -          The title is A Psalm of Praise o    What is a Psalm? o    It is “a sacred song or poem” o    It would be something to be remembered o    It would be something passed down generation to generation o    It would an eternal truth -          A Psalm of Praise o    This would be a sacred s...

Psalm, Chapter 116 Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Death. 116 I love the Lord, because He hears  My voice and my supplications. -        The title explains the true reason to give God thanks -        For deliverance from death o    That is was God gave us by sending His son Jesus Christ o    He delivered us from death by making a way for us to be forgiven for our sin §  By grace you are saved no...

Psalm, Chapter 115 Heathen Idols Contrasted with the Lord. 115 Not to us, O Lord, not to us,  But to Your name give glory  Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your [ a ]truth. -        The title of this message sets the table for a compassion o    Its like comparing two meals o    If you eat one you will experience consternation and stomach pain o    If you eat the other one you will experi...

Psalm, Chapter 114 God’s Deliverance of Israel from Egypt. 114 When Israel went forth from Egypt,  The house of Jacob from a people of strange language,   2 Judah became His sanctuary,  Israel, His dominion. -        God’s deliverance of Israel from Egypt o    God’s deliverance of Israel §  This was a miracle account §  This was based entirely on His grace & mercy §  Israel was in slaver to Eg...

Psalm, Chapter 113 The Lord Exalts the Humble. 113 [ a ]Praise [ b ]the Lord! -        The Lord Exalts the Humble o    The Lord Exalts §  This means He lifts them up §  Hold them in high esteem o    The Humble §  If you humble yourself in the sight of the Lord §  He will Lift you up! §  Humility = great reward -        Once you understand the title o    Praise the Lord! o    Notice the exclamation...

Psalm, Chapter 112 Prosperity of the One Who Fears the Lord. 112 [ a ]Praise [ b ]the Lord! How blessed is the man who [ c ]fears the Lord, Who greatly delights in His commandments. -        Prosperity of the One o    This is personal -        Who fears the Lord o    This is who it applies too -        Praise the Lord o    This is the continual activity we should be doing -        How blessed is t...

Psalm, Chapter 111 The Lord Praised for His Goodness. 111 [ a ]Praise [ b ]the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart, In the company of the upright and in the assembly. -          The Lord praised for His goodness o    We should praise the Lord because of His Goodness §  He forgave us §  He saved us §  He loves us §  He paid for our sins §  He is coming to take us to heaven -     ...

Psalm, Chapter 110 The Lord Gives Dominion to the King. A Psalm of David. 110 The Lord says to my Lord:  “Sit at My right hand  Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” -          The title is “The Lord gives dominion to the king” -          The Lord gives (power and authority belong to God alone) -          The Lord can give it to whom He wants too because its His -          In this...

Psalm, Chapter 109 Vengeance Invoked upon Adversaries. For the choir director. A Psalm of David. 109 O God of my praise,  Do not be silent! -          The title is worth noting -          Vengeance invoked (to ask the judge to take action) -          Upon Adversaries (one’s opponent; as in a contest, or battle) -          Yes, David asked God take vengeance upon his adversaries -          It’s a s...

Psalm, Chapter 108 God Praised and Supplicated to Give Victory. A Song, a Psalm of David. 108 My heart is steadfast, O God;  I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my [ a ]soul. -          The title is “God Praised and Supplicated to Give Victory” o    It’s a two part formula o    First, God is Praised – For His love, For His mercy, For His grace, Who He is o    And Supplicated §  to ask for...

Philippines Chapter 3 The Goal of Life 3 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. -          Whenever we gather again to read God’s word -          Whenever we re-read it again and again -          It is no trouble, no bother, not redundant, nor unnecessary -          Instead it is a safeguard for you and I ! 2 Be...

Psalm, Chapter 107 The Lord Delivers Men from Manifold Troubles. 107 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good,  For His lovingkindness is everlasting. -          The title is a statement of fact o    The Lord Delivers Men from Manifold Troubles o    This means the Lord rescues men from many troubles o    Whatever trouble you have; God can deliver you through it! -          Oh give thanks to the...

Psalm, Chapter 106 Israel’s Rebelliousness and the Lord’s Deliverances. 106 [ a ]Praise [ b ]the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. -          The title is “Israel’s rebelliousness and the Lord’s Deliverances” o    This seems to be irony o    Israel’s rebelliousness §  It seems this should turn to punishment o    And the Lord’s Deliverances § ...

Psalm, Chapter 105 The Lord’s Wonderful Works in Behalf of Israel. 105 Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name;  Make known His deeds among the peoples. -          The title is worth noting o    The Lords Wonderful Works §  His works are truly wonderful o    In Behalf of Israel §  Israel was breaking the law §  God showed up and helped them anyway -          Oh give thanks to the Lord, call...

Psalm, Chapter 104 The Lord’s Care over All His Works. 104 Bless the Lord, O my soul!  O Lord my God, You are very great;  You are clothed with splendor and majesty,   2 Covering Yourself with light as with a cloak,  Stretching out heaven like a tent curtain. -          The title is “The Lord’s Care over All His Works” o    First, please note “The Lord’s Care” o    He does care and He will take ca...