Psalm 122 | A Song of Peace

Pastor Blaine continues our series through the Psalms of Ascent as we come to Psalm 122—a song of peace that invites us to examine our hearts and consider how we view the House of the Lord. Psalm 122 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! Jerusalem—built as a city that is bound firmly together, to which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, as was decreed for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the Lord. There thrones for judgment were set, the thrones of the house of David. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! “May they be secure who love you! Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!” For my brothers and companions' sake I will say, “Peace be within you!” For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good. Sermon Notes: Main Idea: There’s No Place Like Church I. A “House of the Lord” Definition: The Place of God’s Presence II. A “House of the Lord” Delight: The Gathering of God’s People III. A “House of the Lord” Desire: The Blessing of God’s Peace Discussion Questions: 1. Read Psalm 122. What is in the text that signals to us that Psalm 122 is not primarily about our delight in and desire for modern day Jerusalem? 2. In what ways do we neglect the church gathering? In what ways can we diminish the delight of the gathering for us and others? 3. What is something you need to do to cultivate a delight in the gathered people of God? 4. Our prayers reveal our desires. What does the prayer of the psalmist reveal? What do your prayers reveal?