Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a This makes Psalm 120 a fitting start to the Songs of Ascents. They are, however, excellent in their kind, and written with much elegance; containing strong and nervous sentiments of the most exalted piety, expressed with great felicity of language in a few words. (Adam Clarke). 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. a. The first penitential psalm. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Read full chapter Psalm 118 Psalm 120 New International Version (NIV) Historically, the psalms range in time from the origin of life to the post-Exilic joys of the Jews liberated from Babylon. 4-6 The camera in heaven comes on, revealing that God the Father is unmoved by this ridiculous rebellion of little man. Cry out for him to save you (ex. And we have learned three important applications from it this morning: 1) Call on the Lord in times of trouble. iv. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. We may request cookies to be set on your device. This psalm and the next 2 present a picture of the benefits of the setting up of His kingdom. They can share the singers testimony, and He heard me. Kingdom blessing (v. 10). vv. Psalm 101: Song to the King who rules in righteousness and judgment. (Psalm 22: the death of Christ; Psalm 69: the life of Christ.). Welcome! They begin with dissatisfaction and discontent. v. 1 Introduction: psalmist can tell it better than he can write it. Psalm 53: Antichrist denies the existence of God. Remember we said earlier that the word for deceit is related to the word for shooting an arrow? in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. The reason for this collection and a. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. WebOUTLINE of the Principles of the 15 Ascent Psalms 120 134: 1. Life of Christ (v. 8), death of Christ (v. 9), resurrection of Christ (v. 10), ascension of Christ (v. 11). General Epistles 57) 3.2 Notes Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England, material from which is included Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. Psalm 120: Chanted as the pilgrim march to Jerusalem began. Your partnership makes all we do possible. Even though the psalmist may have enjoyed a permanent residence, he felt as if he was no more than a sojourner among his contemporaries. Notice the ascent. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. Poetical Books Chrysostom says that the early church sang this psalm every morning. Psalm 40: Messianic psalm, quoted in Hebrews 10:5-7 as referring to Christ (vv. It inverts the usual order of similar psalms, in which the description of need is wont to precede the prayer for deliverance. Another has termed it the decisive declaration concerning the outcome of events and forces at work today. WebLets begin with Psalm 120. Notice the picture of the Messiah (v. 35). Its very painful. v. 10 and 1 Samuel 22:3, 4). And not just prayer during the good times. Psalm 62: The only psalm (see authors booklet by the same name). Psalms 2539: The future of Gods remnant conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Even babies know to cry Each of these psalms contains the title "A Song of Ascent." #1 Sermon: John 20:19-31. These 5 psalms form a brief series which deals with the sorrows of Gods godly remnant. We are pilgrims on a journey, strangers in a strange land. Psalms 4249: Israels ruin Psalm 145: Praise of David to God because of who He is and what He does. God hears you when you pray Psalm 77: Perplexity about the mercy and goodness of God (v. 9). Psalm 99: Song to the king whose throne is a throne of grace and mercy (v. 1). WebPsalm 120:1 In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me. Psalm 93: Song of sheer praise because the King is reigning (millennial kingdom). Psalm 84: Deep desire for Gods house that they might look upon the face of thine anointed (v. 9). 7, 8). The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, The wilderness becomes a vast cemetery. Acts 1:20). Imagine our Lord singing this hymn on that fatal night (vv. Psalm 44: During the Great Tribulation, Israel calls upon God to deliver them as He did in Egypt in the past. 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. v. 4 Truth, meekness, and righteousness are eternal principles of His kingdom. 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. 25:18. (Trapp). And so the tongue that is deceitful and has hurt others will itself be hurt. 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. 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. WebThese are all of the chapters of the book of Psalms . Psalm 75: God answers the plea of Psalm 74. Psalm 131: Childlike faith and simplicity of the pilgrim (notice that David is the writer). Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. God judges the wicked (vv. Exodus 34:7 says: God does 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. (James 3:6) And so we see that the tongue in Scripture is compared negatively to both arrows and fire. Secret sin on earth is open scandal in heaven (see v. 8). Psalm 120 especially focuses on prayer during the bad times. The Reality of the Psalmists Problems (vv. Wisdom Literature b. Here is, I. Deliverance from a false tongue obtained by prayer. (Psalm 120:1-2) Distress and deliverance from deceitful tongues. Psalm of creation. We desire first and foremost to be with God and to meet with him. i. I am for peace: Properly, I am peace; desirous of peace, peaceful, forbearing, in fact, peace itself. (Spurgeon), ii. 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 word translated distress in Psalm 120:1 is a word that means trouble, distress, or anguish, being closed in or confined. In other words, trouble is closing in all around you. 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. Note Gaebeleins rendering: Morning after morning will I destroy all the wicked of the land (v. 8). Jesus said in John 16:33: I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. It must have been a thrilling experience to hear several thousand voices singing them to the accompaniment of a great orchestra. Major Prophets The title Muthlabben means death of the son and may refer to the death of Goliath (1 Samuel 17:4-51). Psalm 49: Contrast of rich and poor. Your partnership makes all we do possible. 9-12) is a cry for justice. Do you take it out on others? This is not a hymn of His 1st coming but of His 2nd coming. 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Each one surely has its own context and background, ranging from Psalm 90 (thought to be the oldest of the Psalms) Wisdom Literature 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). 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. Psalm 139: A song of praise to the attributes of God. And then finally, 3) Know that you do not belong to the world. 1-6 Omniscience of God (v. 6 reaction to it). 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. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. (John 17:14-16), B. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. 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. ii. And so these are travel songs full of beautiful imagery, meaningful expression and divine wisdom for the journey. At least for a while, he needed better company and he would find it among the pilgrims who came to Jerusalem and who shared in these Songs of Ascents. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a 2 Save me, Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues. In my distress. Psalm 120 shows us the best way. Psalm 115: Glory to God because He is the opposite of the idols of the heathen (vv. Psalm 86: David prays for the future kingdom (vv. It is repeated in 2 Samuel 22. 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. 11-20). Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. (Psalm 120:5-6), We often see the phrase how long in the Psalms but this is the only time we see the phrase too long. The psalmist says its been too long! This sermon continues the series through Psalm 119 started at Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. Psalm 52: Mighty man of mischief Antichrist. Psalm 76: Prophetic of the Messiah upon the throne, and the temple open for worship. They come in sight of the heathen. 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 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. Weeping is past and joy has come in the morning of the Millennium. I do not give to you as the world gives. Psalm 141: David sends out an SOS. The Scofield notes suggest it refers to the death of Davids son by Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:19, 20). Historical Books The question (v. 1) should be translated, Shall I lift up mine eyes unto the hills ? (see Jeremiah 3:23; Psalm 90:2). b. a. I am for peace: He loved and longed for Gods peace, His shalom. Psalm 23: Psalm of an old shepherd (see authors booklet by the same name). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. They cannot sing in a strange land, out of the will of God. Poetical Books Yet every time he did, the response was hostile, characteristic of those who are for war. Because as Christians we also are on a journey not on a literal journey to Jerusalem, of course, but rather a spiritual journey, a pilgrimage of the heart. I am for peace; Some have even supposed that the songs were sung by the Levites from these steps, though this is pure speculation.. He obtained a gracious answer to this prayer. The world is a hostile place. Prophets In my distress I cried to the LORD, GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Do you complain? History reveals that God does not forget (vv. 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. Historical Books God can work good even in the troubles of difficult company. Psalm 91: Messianic psalm (cp. vv. Psalm 113: A hallelujah chorus to God as Creator and Redeemer. He judges the judges of the people. Jesus was a man of peacehe lived to make peace by the blood of his cross; he died to complete it. (Pierce, cited in Spurgeon). Text: Psalm Proverbs 26:27 says: If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on him. (Proverbs 26:27) In other words, a man reaps what he sows. The Old Testament The Christian gets tired of living in the world 21-30 Protection: dissolves problems (bass solo), vv. The same root word is used in the same context in 1 Chronicles 15:15. Psalms 5660: Michtam (engraven; permanent) psalms. But take heart! Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Two short companion psalms--127 and 128--give us that blue-print. WebPsalms Outline. What Is Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? 2. II. When you pray, the God who created all things, the God who is bigger than the universe, hears you. We get tired of this world and living in the ways of the world, and so we begin our journey of drawing closer to God and his ways. 13, 14 Realization of prayer: patience. 22-25 Imprecatory: a cry for justice. 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). From these lies, deliver my soul, O LORD. Disease, the result of his foolishness, is followed by mental anguish (vv. Johannine Writings What does Psalm 120 mean? What shall be given to you, I am a man of peace; but when I speak, they are for war. (Psalm 120:6-7). Thats why Jesus said in John 16: I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. The New Testament Psalm 26: Plea on the basis of personal righteousness. The New Testament i. John 15:19, 17:14-16. vv. Psalm 135 calls for people to stand in the courts of the 7-9 The camera in heaven shifts to the right hand of the Father. Psalm 121 The Truth of Preservation in Coming In (private life) and Going Out For the comfort of believers today, they contain the balm of Gilead. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. The people of Meshech lived to the north by the Black Sea. Here is where Davids suffering begins. Prophets The world is opposed to Gods truth. Psalm 104: Hymn to God in nature because He is Creator. You false tongue? Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. Hello and welcome to RayFowler.org. In my distress: Distress addeth wings to our devotions. Even though the psalmist may have enjoyed a permanent residence, he felt as if he was no more than a sojourner among his contemporaries. They are examples of warlike tribes, among whom the singers of Psalm 120 had no true home. (Boice), iii. (Psalms 6268 carry out the theme of Psalm 61.). 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A song of deliverance and prospect for the future (v. 5). Pauline Epistles We read a similar word of judgment in Psalm 64: They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their words like deadly arrows. 7-18 Omnipresence of God (vv. Psalm 117: Hallelujah because all nations and peoples will praise God. Psalm. God judges His people (vv. No more! 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. vv. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. His prayer arises from some unknown experience. 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. Men of faith must there find the distress which inspires the cry to God. (Morgan), ii. Psalm 59: Gods people surrounded by enemies. Written in connection with Davids sin and his confession (Psalm 51) and the restoration of the sinning saint (vv. Psalm 1: Perfect Man (last Adam) We are to be in the world, but not of the world. Pauline Epistles Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Psalm 119: Praise to the Word of God. God hears you when you pray. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy 1 Chronicles 16:8). 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). of Scripture. This is not an artificial division but follows rather closely the Pentateuch of Moses. CONCLUSION: Psalm 120 is the psalm that starts us on our journey in the Psalms of Ascent. Psalm 56: Deep trouble. Major Prophets Psalm 70: Urgent cry for deliverance (duplication of the last 5 verses of Psalm 40). The history of the world can be told with its wars, and it is a long, sad history of fightings and conflict. 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. Web(Read Psalm 120:1-4) The psalmist was brought into great distress by a deceitful tongue. Look at Psalm 120:6-7: Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. Gods judgment is certain and severe. Wisdom Literature But when I speak, they are for war. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Sharp arrows of the warrior, 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. Psalm 100: Chorus of the hymn to Him. Christ reveals the power and redemption of God (vv. In Gods time your sorrow will be lifted, and God will fill your mouth with laughter and songs of joy. Psalm 55: The darkest days under Antichrist. vv. 5; Succa 51b). Contentment in the place where deceit is practiced, and strife is loved, is base contentment. a. This is the darkest wail of woe in the Book of Psalms. 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The apostle Paul writes in Philippians 3:20: But our citizenship is in 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 This world is a hostile place full of lies and war. They shoot from ambush at the innocent man; they shoot at him suddenly, without fear. The Fruit of the Spirit and 1 Corinthians 13, The ordinary so extraordinary by Madeleine LEngle. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Worship by the redeemed. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of Psalms in the Bible (Bible in Basic English). Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. The psalm is a perfect acrostic (see text), in 22 sections corresponding to the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. 6-8). But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. Psalm 122: Jerusalem comes into view (v. 2). So lets read this psalm together as we get started. 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. b. We dont always fit. He fulfills prophecy, ends idolatry, banishes Satan creation rejoices. 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. Psalm 123: The temple comes into view; the pilgrims turn their eyes to God in hope. Psalm 134: Pilgrims progress. Psalm 22: X-ray of the cross (see authors booklet by the same name). Gods judgment is appropriate and just. b. Psalm 34: A song of praise when Abimelech (a royal title; called Achish in 1 Samuel 21:10-15) drove David away, and he fled to the cave of Adullam. But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly they will be struck down. vv. The verbs dwell (garti, sojourn) and live (sakanti, tabernacle, dwell) are significantly chosen. Psalm 83: Prayer for God to deliver His people from their enemies. Psalm 68: Song of deliverance that ushers in the kingdom. Woe is me, that I dwell in Meshech, The New Testament 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 97: Joy to the world, the Lord has come. Psalm 36: A Psalm of David as the servant of Jehovah. The Christian is uncomfortable living in the world Psalm 137: By the canals of Babylon. 16-23). I am a man of peace; but when I speak, they are for war. (Psalm 120:5-7) And there are a number of things we can learn from these verses as believers in Christ. The plea of David is that God will judge him in mercy and not anger. 7-11). That I dwell among the tents of Kedar! This psalm, which opens the Genesis section, begins with man instead of the material universe. 8-20 Pardon: delivers prisoners (soprano solo), vv. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Click here to return to the Sermons page. 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. Psalm 72: David speaks to Solomon. 1, 2 Revelation of the sanctuary of the Shepherds soul. So this is a true pilgrim psalm. (Maclaren), 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com, The Whole Bible As the pilgrim journey to Jerusalem began, the author was mindful of the weariness endured living apart from the supportive community of Gods people. So do all his members, and especially when they lie under the lash of a lying tongue, as here. (Trapp), ii. They are examples of warlike tribes, among whom the singers of Psalm 120 had no true home. (Boice), iii. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point The question should be translated, Shall I lift up mine eyes Do you worry? When we are slandered it is a joy that the Lord knows us, and cannot be made to doubt our uprightness. 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