Why not start the journey with a happy song? Psalm 81: Gods answer to the plea of Psalm 80. i. I am for peace: Properly, I am peace; desirous of peace, peaceful, forbearing, in fact, peace itself. (Spurgeon), ii. They forged false charges against him. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. vv. The reason for this collection and Minor Prophets 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. But Christ brings truth and peace. It is the experience of David when he fled from Absalom. This makes Psalm 120 a fitting start to the Songs of Ascents. Next to Psalm 22, the most quoted psalm in the New Testament. It inverts the usual order of similar psalms, in which the description of need is wont to precede the prayer for deliverance. In the storm of wickedness David finds God to be a rock (v. 1), strength, and shield (v. 7). The reference is directly to the Tribulation (Psalm 3:1). There is no way to meet with God apart from prayer. Psalms 5660: Michtam (engraven; permanent) psalms. This is the last psalm in the series beginning with Psalm 25. 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. 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. The Old Testament The plea of David is that God will judge him in mercy and not anger. (Read Psalm 120:1-7 and pray.). 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. 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. Johannine Writings This is what you have been looking for all your life. This psalm to the majesty of God opens the Hallel psalms which are sung at the Passover feast. Each of these psalms contains the title "A Song of Ascent." Song of deliverance from Egypt and the origin of the nation. Psalm 9: Satans man (v. 17). When I speak, they are for war: The psalmist sought to speak words of peace and goodness, to represent and promote those values in our own community. a. I am for peace: He loved and longed for Gods peace, His shalom. 18, 19). The application is to the remnant in the final struggle against evil. They cannot sing in a strange land, out of the will of God. Rebellion against God and Christ began at the arrest of Jesus (Acts 4:23-26). And if youre not homesick for heaven, then perhaps you need to consider whether heaven is truly your home. The Christian is uncomfortable living in the world vv. This is the last psalm of David. Prophets In my distress: Distress addeth wings to our devotions. And I cant feel at home in this world anymore. That I dwell among the tents of Kedar! Psalm 125: They come in sight of Mt. The Psalms of Ascent are all about going to meet with God, to worship him in the beauty of his presence. 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. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Man in a state of blessedness, fall, and recovery (Man in View), Psalm 4: Conflict between Seed of woman and serpent, Psalm 6: Perfect Man in midst of chastisement (bruising heel), Psalm 7: Perfect Man in midst of false witnesses, Psalm 8: Repair of man comes through Man (bruising head), Psalms 915: Enemy and Antichrist conflict; final deliverance, Psalms 1641: Christ in midst of His people, sanctifying them to God, Psalms 7383: Asaph psalms (2 Chronicles 29:30), Peril and Protection of Pilgrims (Earth in View), Psalms 94100: Kingdom songs (celebrating the Messiahs reign). 25:18. (Trapp). 4-6 The camera in heaven comes on, revealing that God the Father is unmoved by this ridiculous rebellion of little man. Psalm 80: Plea to the Shepherd of Israel to lead them again. Major Prophets Minor Prophets And so thats our first application from this Psalm. Gods punishments are never too light, and they are never too harsh. b. Historically, the psalms range in time from the origin of life to the post-Exilic joys of the Jews liberated from Babylon. The Songs of Ascent Psalm 120-134. Psalm 10: Satans man, man of the earth (v. 18) is closely identified with the 9th Psalm. He is tired of it all. Psalm 142: Prayer of David in the cave of Adullam (1 Samuel 22:1, 2). In my distress. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point i. Davids experience is that of all Gods children (v. 19). vv. Luke-Acts Click here for more messages from the book of Psalms. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of Psalms in the Bible (Bible in Basic English). Hebrews 1:6). Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Psalm 135 calls for people to stand in the courts of the We learn from Psalm 120 that the appropriate judgment for sin is very severe, as pictured by a warriors sharp arrows and the burning coals of the broom tree. Psalm 36: A Psalm of David as the servant of Jehovah. WebPsalms 1 and 2 serve to introduce the entire book. The lies our soul needs deliverance from are not only the lies said about us, but also the lies said to us lies about God, lies about man, lies about ourself, lies about life, identity, purpose, and happiness. Psalm 86: David prays for the future kingdom (vv. Psalm 57: Cry for mercy (see title of psalm). The reason for this collection and arrangement is not precisely stated. Its the same way for Christians living in the world. Jesus said in John 15:19: If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. The apostle Paul writes in Philippians 3:20: But our citizenship is in heaven. We desire first and foremost to be with God and to meet with him. When we are slandered it is a joy that the Lord knows us, and cannot be made to doubt our uprightness. 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. And the reason why is simple and yet at the same time so remarkable. ii. Ray Fowler. Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. b. The answer again is in the sanctuary (v. 13). 2) Know that God will punish the wicked. He could not be the spotless Lamb offered for our sin if He were diseased disease is the result of sin. Psalm 60: Confession and victory for Gods people (see title). i. I am for peace: Properly, I am peace; desirous of peace, peaceful, forbearing, in fact, peace itself. (Spurgeon), ii. 9-12) is a cry for justice. vv. Your partnership makes all we do possible. Deceit implies intent, and so these lies are not innocent mistakes but they are meant to hurt. He is Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and so we learn that all prayer must go through Jesus the Son of God. This is not a hymn of His 1st coming but of His 2nd coming. The Blessed Man here is not the first Adam but the last Adam. The New Testament Psalm 68: Song of deliverance that ushers in the kingdom. Coals burn slowly and point to a judgment that lasts a long time. Psalm 13: The desperate plight of David (1 Samuel 26:20) mirrors the plight of Gods people in the Great Tribulation (vv. But take heart! It was spoken with lying lips and with a deceitful tongue. Psalm 120 shows us the best way. Everyone cries out when they are in trouble. Even babies know to cry WebPsalm 120 is the 120th psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in the English of the King James Version: "In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me".In the slightly Psalm 69: The silent years in the life of Christ. b. Psalm 31: Psalm of troubles and trials, followed by prayer for deliverance, and the deliverance that follows as an answer to prayer (v. 1). Drama of the ages: mans rebellion against God. The question is asked (v. 1) and answered (vv. Psalm 44: During the Great Tribulation, Israel calls upon God to deliver them as He did in Egypt in the past. i. B2 The Written by David perhaps at the time of Absaloms rebellion. Prophets The question should be translated, Shall I lift up mine eyes The temple is defiled (v. 1). I am for peace; v. 18 with Ephesians 4:8). It looks to the time of Jacobs trouble and Gods deliverance from the giant, the man of sin (vv. Wisdom Literature It is a psalm of David, as also are 64 and 65. He obtained a gracious answer to this prayer. Psalm 45: Reign of the Messiah King. ii. a. vv. That I dwell among the tents of Kedar! Psalm 131: Childlike faith and simplicity of the pilgrim (notice that David is the writer). 57) 3.2 Notes He then asks God to deliver him from the specific trouble that he faces, which in his case is lying lips and deceitful tongues. Psalm 150, probably the theme of the book, could well be the chorus of every psalm. It was known for its exceptionally hard wood that produced extremely hot charcoal that retained its heat for a long time. It will be a little bit of a lengthy series15 sermons spread across Sharp arrows of the warrior: The false tongue of the singers enemies would soon know sharp arrows. Morning prayer (v. 3). A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. But what it means here in Psalm 120 is that Gods judgment is appropriate to the offense and perfectly just. 1-21 Humiliation suffering cross. The Gospels Call on the Lord in times of trouble (1-2), First of all, we learn that we should call on the Lord in times of trouble. God judges the wicked (vv. Its meant to drag you down. Even though the psalmist may have enjoyed a permanent residence, he felt as if he was no more than a sojourner among his contemporaries. God hears you when you pray. God hears you when you pray Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. You can be certain that he will not miss. 13, 14 Realization of prayer: patience. They have no heart to sing but put their harps on a willow tree. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point 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). Psalm 122: Jerusalem comes into view (v. 2). It closes on the high hope of the resurrection (v. 10). The reason for this collection and arrangement is not precisely stated. As one writer has said, A psalm a day keeps worry away., The Whole Bible Cookie Notice: 1, 3). Poetical Books and Johnny Hart, A Theology of Google, Facebook, Amazon and Twitter, The Psalms of Ascent Stepping Stones to Gods Heart, Seahawks and Broncos Post Super Bowl Prayer Huddle, A Piece of Plastic Clay (A Poem for Mothers Day), PP00: Miscellaneous Your mileage may vary, The difference between the 1st and 2nd commandments. Psalm 20: Plea of Israel for the success of the Messiah. My soul has dwelt too long with one who hates peace: The psalmist ached because he lived among the ungodly and was distant from Israel and its people. When we are slandered it is a joy that the Lord knows us, and cannot be made to doubt our uprightness. The verbs dwell (garti, sojourn) and live (sakanti, tabernacle, dwell) are significantly chosen. Sharp-pointed arrows of a Mighty One shall be given thee, and added to them shall be coals of juniper. vv. General Epistles Jesus aged on the cross (v. 9). 1. Notice the ascent. A cry from the remnant in the time of trouble preceding the kingdom. It inverts the usual order of similar psalms, in which the description of need is wont to precede the prayer for deliverance. God hears you when you pray. The Fruit of the Spirit and 1 Corinthians 13, The ordinary so extraordinary by Madeleine LEngle. These two peoples were located so far apart geographically that they can only be taken here as a general term for the heathen. No one person could have lived among both. (Gods in v. 7 should be angels cp. Exodus 34:7; Psalm 64:3-8; 140:9-10; Romans 12:19. 1 Chronicles 13:6 uses this phrase to describe the bringing of the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem: to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD. Psalm 129: The pilgrim reviews his youth and the hand of God upon him. Elohim (Creator) 15 times. The answer is found in the sanctuary (v. 17). Psalms 2539: The future of Gods remnant Psalm 83: Prayer for God to deliver His people from their enemies. Psalms 20 and 21 present the same picture. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. Psalm 146: Praise ye the Lord (v. 1) a praise to God for His goodness. 16-23). vv. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Philippians 3:20) This world is not our home. Arrows and fire: a warriors sharp arrows and the burning coals of the broom tree. If you are new here, be sure to subscribe by email or feed reader so that you don't miss any future posts. The Christian also gets tired of living in the world. This is the last of the Hallel psalms. 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. Psalm 1: Perfect Man (last Adam) 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). Psalm 136: Another hallelujah psalm. And from a deceitful tongue. Johannine Writings They begin with dissatisfaction and discontent. The people of Kedar lived to the south in the Arabian Desert. The king is the Messiah (v. 9). There was some comfort in this cry, knowing that the evil that was spoken against the singer was not true. The Whole Bible This world is a hostile place full of lies and war. Luke-Acts Psalm 14: Depravity of man in the last days atheistic (v. 1), filthy and rebellious (v. 3). As Jesus said in John 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. ii. This is the last pilgrim psalm. His prayer arises from some unknown experience. And so as we read the Psalms of Ascent today, they hold great meaning for us as well. And so thats the second application we learn from this Psalm. 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. Look at verses 1-2: I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. Worship by the redeemed. Matthew 5:9; John 14:27, 16:33; Romans 12:18, The Christian is uncomfortable living in the world. Feel free to hit the comments button on any post and join the discussion. vv. As we work our way through these psalms and all that they teach us about our relationship with God, you will see that the Psalms of Ascent really serve as stepping stones along the way. WebPsalms 120:4 Sharp arrows of the mighty. In light of the judgment described in these verses, it is worth remembering that a false tongue is likened to a sharp razor, Psalm 52:2-4; to a sharp sword, Psalm 57:4; to sharp arrows, Proverbs 26:18-19. (Trapp). Do you worry? This is a cry of the godly in the time of great trouble. He will turn their own tongues against them and bring them to ruin. (Psalm 64:3-8). 122, 132), designated word, saying, way, testimonies, judgments, precepts, commandments, law, statutes, and faithfulness. It hurts, doesnt it? The Gospels God can work good even in the troubles of difficult company. Psalm 64: The wicked win, then God judges them. 1, 4, 5, 7, 11, 23, 35, 36.). Well, thats what the deceitful tongue gets in return. Minor Prophets 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. Since His mercy endureth forever, He will not weary of bestowing, nor will former gifts exhaust His stores. Weeping is past and joy has come in the morning of the Millennium. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Psalm 5: Perfect Man in midst of enemies Psalm 106: Hymn to God in history, confessing Israels failure and Gods faithfulness. The Blessed Man is contrasted to the ungodly man. This theme is carried through the four strophes, and uses a poetic technique frequently employed in the Songs of Ascent, called anadiplosis. Webintroduction to psalm 120 This psalm, and the fourteen following, are called "songs of degrees", or "ascents" {o}; for what reason it is not easy to say. 8-20 Pardon: delivers prisoners (soprano solo), vv. Life of Christ (v. 8), death of Christ (v. 9), resurrection of Christ (v. 10), ascension of Christ (v. 11). 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 But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. The word translated deceitful here in verse two is a word that means treacherous. It is related to the word that means to shoot an arrow. These are nasty, cutting, wounding lies that damage your reputation and pierce like sharp arrows. And then finally, the Christian longs for peace in the midst of a hostile world. i. The psalmist cries out to the Lord, and the Lord answers him. And in the midst of a hostile world, the Christian longs for peace. They can share the singers testimony, and He heard me. The lies our soul needs deliverance from are not only the lies said about us, but also the lies said to us lies about God, lies about man, lies about ourself, lies about life, identity, purpose, and happiness. Thats what the Psalms of Ascent are. Psalm 135: Hallelujah psalm. Psalm 59: Gods people surrounded by enemies. 1 I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. Each one surely has its own context and background, ranging from Psalm 90 (thought to be the oldest of the Psalms) 2. They are short, easy to memorize, and meant to be sung in praise and worship to God. WebOutline of Psalms. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Psalm 101: Song to the King who rules in righteousness and judgment. They were to be going and growing spiritually in the same way. The king, who is the subject of the psalm, is the Messiah. #1 Sermon: John 20:19-31. The Old Testament Prophets 34-37 with 2 Samuel 7:8-17). 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). The Christian gets tired of living in the world We read a similar word of judgment in Psalm 64: They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their words like deadly arrows. This is not redemption by blood which took place in Egypt at the death of the firstborn; it is redemption by power which took place at the Red Sea. vv. 2) Praise God for his protection and deliverance in your life. Psalms 5255: Maschil (instruction) psalms John 4:24. It is also certain and severe. 3, 4 Record of the musings of the Shepherds mind. 7-9 The camera in heaven shifts to the right hand of the Father. The Gospels Psalm 104: Hymn to God in nature because He is Creator. So when people attack you, love them and forgive them. Jerusalem is located at about 2800 feet above sea level, and so no matter what direction you approach the city from, you are always going up to Jerusalem. (see Exodus 3:14-16; Deuteronomy 16:16 for descriptions of the three feasts), Of course, the big one of all these feasts was the Passover. My soul has dwelt too long 19-24 Omnipotence of God (vv. And He heard me. 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. Call on the Lord in times of trouble. 22-25 Imprecatory: a cry for justice. The liar, wounding though his weapons are, will be destroyed with far more potent shafts than lies: Gods arrows of truth and coals of judgment. (Kidner). So this is a true pilgrim psalm. (Maclaren), 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com, The Whole Bible (See vv. This is the King in Gethsemane His humiliation before His exaltation (Hebrews 5:7). What does Psalm 120 mean? We are told that the coals in Psalm 120 are the coals of the broom tree. 6, 7). vv. I am a man of peace; but when I speak, they are for war. (Psalm 120:6-7). Men of faith must there find the distress which inspires the cry to God. (Morgan), ii. 8-11; cp. Secret sin on earth is open scandal in heaven (see v. 8). 1, 2 Revelation of the sanctuary of the Shepherds soul. WebThis study guide was designed for adult Bible classes, though it might be suitable for junior and senior high classes as well. Kedar was one of the Bedouin tribes of the Arabian desert. (Maclaren), ii. Thematically, the psalms cover a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from heavenly worship to earthly war. General Epistles COMMENT: One of the more noticeable features about the Book of Psalms is the systematic arrangement. The world is a hostile place. 1, 2). Psalm 130: The pilgrim cries out of the depths and thanks God for forgiveness. Psalm 28: A cry in time of trouble. Pentateuch Darkness, distress, and death. (Psalm 120:3-4) The destiny of the deceitful tongue. 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. There are fifteen of them, Psalms 120-134, and if you look in your Bible, you will notice that they all share this common inscription: A song of ascents. The word ascents there is a word that means steps or going up., One of the reasons they are called Psalms of Ascent is because these are psalms that were sung by Jews traveling to Jerusalem for the three annual feasts. Cry out to him. On the cross He dismissed His spirit (John 19:30). It concludes with the heart cry of hope for deliverance (v. 11). As a Christian you are called to be different from the world. Thank you for registering. He longed for Gods shalom (peace); his enemies, who had lying lips, hated Gods shalom. In Gods time your sorrow will be lifted, and God will fill your mouth with laughter and songs of joy. Each day you will read five Psalms and one Proverb coordinating with the date of the month. Note the rendering: It is he that hath made us, andwe are his (v. 3). But when I speak, they are for war. Zion. 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. 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