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. i. In my distress I cried to the LORD: The people of God often find themselves in distress. Psalm 131: Childlike faith and simplicity of the pilgrim (notice that David is the writer). The first penitential psalm. From these lies, deliver my soul, O LORD. 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. WebIn Book 5 there are several psalms affirming the validity of the promises to David (Psalm 110; 132; 144); two collections written by David (108-110; 138-145); the longest psalm, celebrating the value of the law (Psalm 119); and 15 psalms of ascent for use by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem (Psalms 120-134). Some have used it for personal devotions, and others in Poetical Books Pauline Epistles As the pilgrim journey to Jerusalem began, the author was mindful of the weariness endured living apart from the supportive community of Gods people. He should pray. (James 5:13) But what James 5:13 tells us by way of instruction, Psalm 120 tells us by way of testimony. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. These are stepping stones to Gods heart, and so we dont just want to study them, but we want to learn them and then pray them back to God as he intended. Pentateuch Psalm 127: The vanity of building without God. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Philippians 3:20) This world is not our home. Psalm 4: Conflict between Seed of woman and serpent This is scarcely to be understood literally. He longed for Gods shalom (peace); his enemies, who had lying lips, hated Gods shalom. III. (David wrote 19 of these psalms.). The commandments reveal the wisdom and righteousness of God (vv. Acts 1:20). "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. The nations will come to Jerusalem to worship (see Isaiah 2:2; Zechariah 2:10, 11). B2 The var sc_security="46e30b6a"; Click here for more messages from the book of, A Final Easter Cartoon from B.C. Pauline Epistles Psalm 71: The suffering Savior. He will turn their own tongues against them and bring them to ruin. (Psalm 64:3-8). Pauline Epistles 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. Saints of all ages turn here for help and hope. The angels beckon me from heavens open door, As it has been said, David was in love with prayer.. Psalm 133: The pilgrim thanks God for the fellowship of other brethren who have come up to Jerusalem. Song of deliverance from Egypt and the origin of the nation. The Psalms of Ascent | Stepping Stones to Gods Heart, Praying in Times of Trouble (Psalm 120), I call on the Lord in my distress. (Psalm 120:1), INTRODUCTION: Today is the first day of the New Year and between now and Easter we will be studying a special group of psalms in the Bible called the Psalms of Ascent. vv. 1-6). Psalm 107: Song of the wandering Jew when he re-enters the promised land (vv. 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). Historical Books The second application is this: know that God will judge the wicked. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Read full chapter Psalm 118 Psalm 120 New International Version (NIV) Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips This series of 4 psalms is all about the coming of Antichrist. Psalm 120 is the first of a series of 15 psalms each with the title, A Song of Ascents. Written by David perhaps at the time of Absaloms rebellion. 5; Succa 51b). One must know the Shepherd of Psalm 22 and have walked with Him in life to know intimately Psalm 23. 5-8). Our Saviour, being in agony, prayed more earnestly, Luke 22:44. 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. Psalm 93: Song of sheer praise because the King is reigning (millennial kingdom). Psalm 136: Another hallelujah psalm. This is the King in Gethsemane His humiliation before His exaltation (Hebrews 5:7). B. Gods judgment is certain and severe Psalm 120 shows us the best way. The Shepherd is at Gods right hand (v. 17). Psalm 69: The silent years in the life of Christ. Yet every time he did, the response was hostile, characteristic of those who are for war. The Gospels Worship by the redeemed. This is a cry of the godly in the time of great trouble. There is no way to meet with God apart from prayer. Web7 I am for making peace, . Our Saviour, being in agony, prayed more earnestly, Luke 22:44. (See vv. Thanks for visiting! RayFowler.org is a place to discuss various issues relating to God and life. The Old Testament This makes Psalm 120 a fitting start to the Songs of Ascents. Acts 2:25-31 and 13:35-37; also Hebrews 2:13, 14). The people of Kedar lived to the south in the Arabian Desert. So when people attack you, love them and forgive them. They seek a refuge (vv. He obtained a gracious answer to this prayer. A. Gods judgment is appropriate and just 3, 4 Record of the musings of the Shepherds mind. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. IT'S NOT EASY! WebPsalm 120 A song of ascents. Chrysostom says that the early church sang this psalm every morning. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Psalm 86: David prays for the future kingdom (vv. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. Cookie Notice: 6, 7). Historical Books 11-20). The New Testament Thats why Jesus said in John 16: I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Each begins and ends with a hallelujah. The night of sin and suffering is over. That is why the world hates you. (John 15:19), And even though we may not feel comfortable living in the world, this is exactly the place where God has chosen for us to live out our Christian faith in obedience to him and as a witness to others. And He heard me. Some reference to the Word of God is in every verse (except vv. Look at Psalm 120:6-7: Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly they will be struck down. Since His mercy endureth forever, He will not weary of bestowing, nor will former gifts exhaust His stores. And then finally, 3) Know that you do not belong to the world. A song of deliverance and prospect for the future (v. 5). 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. This reveals that they were not put together in a haphazard manner; there is definite organization. The author of these fifteen Psalms is not known; and most probably they were not the work of one person. 1-6 Companions of the King who enter the kingdom. Psalm 45: Reign of the Messiah King. I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. (Psalm 120:1), (Prayer by Samuel Cox: God of peace, grant me Thy peace as I worship in Thy presence; and let me find a bettered world when I come back to it, or, at least, bring a bettered and more patient heart to its duties and strifes.). Save me, O Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues. (Psalm 120:1-2). A messianic psalm (cp. Psalm 118: Messianic psalm (1 Peter 2:8; Matthew 21:42) the hymn sung before Christ and His disciples went out into the Mount of Olives (Matthew 26:30; Mark 14:26). He is Creator, Preserver, and Keeper. They can share the singers testimony, and He heard me. 2) Know that God will punish the wicked. Evening prayer (to be sung to the accompaniment of stringed instruments). General Epistles And not just prayer during the good times. 3-15). He is Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and so we learn that all prayer must go through Jesus the Son of God. Historical Books John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible Cant you just hear it in Psalm 120? And therefore when you are in trouble, you should cry out for God to save you. vv. Psalm 114: God leads His dear children along. Psalm 147: A hallelujah chorus because of Gods goodness to the earth and to Jerusalem. And according to Psalm 120 what is the punishment for a deceitful tongue? b. 1) Call on the Lord in times of trouble. Ruin and Redemption (Israel in View) Psalm 82: God is in the midst of His people (the Shekinah glory in the tabernacle). It was spoken with lying lips and with a deceitful tongue. Poetical Books The apostle Paul writes in Philippians 3:20: But our citizenship is in heaven. The ascension and coming again of Christ. 3) Know that you do not belong to the world. The author of these fifteen Psalms is not known; and most probably they were not the work of one person. Know that God will judge the wicked (3-4). How about you? Sarah knew the bitterness of being barren. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Intro: When someone dies unexpectedly, terrible tragedy Lots of questions, variety of feelings What should I They are always appropriate to the offense and perfectly just. vv. WebThere are short Psalms ( Psalm 117) and long ones ( Psalm 119 ). God hears you when you pray 1. The New Testament Each day you will read five Psalms and one Proverb coordinating with the date of the month. 13-15 Power restoration service. Matthew 22:44; Acts 2:34, 35; Hebrews 1:13; 10:12, 13; also v. 4, cp. i. I am for peace: Properly, I am peace; desirous of peace, peaceful, forbearing, in fact, peace itself. (Spurgeon), ii. The reason for this collection and arrangement is not precisely stated. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. var sc_invisible=1; His physical sickness is the result of sin (v. 3). i. Wisdom Literature GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point var sc_project=2352896; It is repeated in 2 Samuel 22. I am for peace; He is not in an ideal Garden of Eden but is in the midst of the ungodly, sinners, and the scornful. The reason for this collection and arrangement is not precisely stated. The psalmist needed this trip to Jerusalem at feast time and needed the larger community of the people of God. WebPsalms Outline. A cry from the remnant in the time of trouble preceding the kingdom. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Here is, I. Deliverance from a false tongue obtained by prayer. Death is also. ), vv. Psalm 75: God answers the plea of Psalm 74. i. 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 What Is Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? Psalm 139: A song of praise to the attributes of God. Prophets It hurts, doesnt it? Sharp-pointed arrows of a Mighty One shall be given thee, and added to them shall be coals of juniper. B. The word save here means to deliver or rescue, to snatch away. The psalmist is surrounded by liars and he asks God to deliver him. Psalm 105: Hymn to God in history from Abraham to Moses. Most High is a kingdom phrase. The broom tree is a tree about twelve-feet in height. And from a deceitful tongue. 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