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Psalm 122This summer we are looking at a group of Psalms known as the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120-134). Sung by the Israelites as they traveled up to Jerusalem for different religious festivals each year, these Psalms have come to be seen as the songs that narrate the life of discipleship. As Eugene Peterson describes them, they are "Songs for the Road" as we follow Jesus through this life. This Sunday we will look at Psalm 122, where the Israelites sing about the joy of worshiping God together.

Psalm 121This summer we are looking at a group of Psalms known as the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120-134). Sung by the Israelites as they traveled up to Jerusalem for different religious festivals each year, these Psalms have come to be seen as the songs that narrate the life of discipleship. As Eugene Peterson describes them, they are "Songs for the Road" as we follow Jesus through this life. This Sunday we will look at Psalm 121, maybe the most well known psalm from this collection. In it, the psalmist points to God as the source of our help in this life and reflects on all of the many ways that God 'keeps' us.  

Psalm 120 is the first of the fifteen “Songs of Ascents” (Psalms 120-134), a collection of Psalms traditionally believed to have been sung by pilgrims as they ascended to Jerusalem for the annual festivals. This particular Psalms is a short but intense plea for deliverance from deceitful and hostile people. Key Themes and Structure: 1.A Cry for Deliverance (Verses 1-2): The psalm begins with the psalmist crying out to the Lord in distress. The distress is specifically caused by deceitful tongues and lying lips. The psalmist expresses a deep need for deliverance from those who spread falsehoods, emphasizing the pain and trouble that lies and slander bring. 2.The Consequences of Deceit (Verses 3-4): The Psalmist then reflects on the fate of the deceitful. He asks, “What shall be given to you, and what more shall be done to you, you deceitful tongue?” The answer is severe: sharp arrows of the warrior and burning coals of the broom tree. These images suggest that deceitful words will be met with strong and painful retribution, indicating the seriousness with which God views lying and slander. 3.Longing for Peace in a Hostile World (Verses 5-7): The psalmist laments living in the midst of a hostile environment, naming “Meshech” and “Kedar,” regions symbolizing foreign, barbaric lands far from the peace of Israel. The psalmist is weary of dwelling among people who hate peace. While the psalmist desires peace and speaks of it, those around him are intent on war, highlighting the deep tension between the psalmist's values and the surrounding hostility. Reflection: Psalm 120 reflects the inner turmoil and distress of a person surrounded by hostility and deceit. The psalmist's cry to the Lord underscores a deep trust in God as the only source of deliverance from the painful effects of slander and lies. The vivid imagery of sharp arrows and burning coals conveys the destructive power of deceitful speech and the inevitable consequences that those who practice it will face. The psalm also captures the tension of living as a person of peace in a world that often seems bent on conflict and discord. This is a theme that resonates with many who strive for peace in their personal lives, communities, and the world at large, yet find themselves surrounded by strife. For believers, Psalm 120 serves as a reminder that God hears the cries of those who are oppressed by lies and hostility. It encourages a steadfast commitment to truth and peace, even in the face of opposition. The psalmist's longing for peace also points to the ultimate peace that is found in God, and the hope that one day, the conflicts and deceit of the world will be replaced by God's perfect justice and peace.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.

In this episode of the Audio Bible Podcast, we talk about what "A Song of Ascents" is as we read through these 15 songs of ascent that cover Psalm chapters 120-134. Subscribe today for more content like this and to support this daily audio Bible reading: https://anchor.fm/theaudiobible/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theaudiobible/message

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The Songs of Ascents - Psalms 120-134. Pastor Steve walks us through this series of Psalms that were intended to prepare the hearts of worshipers as they ascended the hill to the temple

The Songs of Ascents - Psalms 120-134. Pastor Steve walks us through this series of Psalms that were intended to prepare the hearts of worshipers as they ascended the hill to the temple

Psalms 120-134, designated the “Songs of Ascents,” form their own distinct collection within the Psalter. Who wrote these psalms and for what occasion? David Mitchell, a biblical scholar, musicologist, and Hebraist, is here to answer these questions. His book, The Songs of Ascents: Psalms 120 to 134 in the Worship of Jerusalem’s Temples (Campbell Publications, 2015), aims to reconstruct the ritual and liturgical context in which the Songs of Ascents were first sung, providing not only a commentary for each of the psalms but also sheet music, attempting to recapture the original music through the Masoretic cantillation. David C. Mitchell is Director of Music for Holy Trinity Pro-Cathedral in Brussels. His publications include The Message of the Psalter (1997), The Songs of Ascents (2015), Messiah ben Joseph (2016), along with various papers and musical works. You can visit his website at: www.brightmorningstar.org. L. Michael Morales is Professor of Biblical Studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and the author of The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus (Peeters, 2012), and Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of Leviticus (IVP Academic, 2015). He can be reached at mmorales@gpts.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psalms 120-134, designated the “Songs of Ascents,” form their own distinct collection within the Psalter. Who wrote these psalms and for what occasion? David Mitchell, a biblical scholar, musicologist, and Hebraist, is here to answer these questions. His book, The Songs of Ascents: Psalms 120 to 134 in the Worship of Jerusalem’s Temples (Campbell Publications, 2015), aims to reconstruct the ritual and liturgical context in which the Songs of Ascents were first sung, providing not only a commentary for each of the psalms but also sheet music, attempting to recapture the original music through the Masoretic cantillation. David C. Mitchell is Director of Music for Holy Trinity Pro-Cathedral in Brussels. His publications include The Message of the Psalter (1997), The Songs of Ascents (2015), Messiah ben Joseph (2016), along with various papers and musical works. You can visit his website at: www.brightmorningstar.org. L. Michael Morales is Professor of Biblical Studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and the author of The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus (Peeters, 2012), and Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of Leviticus (IVP Academic, 2015). He can be reached at mmorales@gpts.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psalms 120-134, designated the “Songs of Ascents,” form their own distinct collection within the Psalter. Who wrote these psalms and for what occasion? David Mitchell, a biblical scholar, musicologist, and Hebraist, is here to answer these questions. His book, The Songs of Ascents: Psalms 120 to 134 in the Worship of Jerusalem’s Temples (Campbell Publications, 2015), aims to reconstruct the ritual and liturgical context in which the Songs of Ascents were first sung, providing not only a commentary for each of the psalms but also sheet music, attempting to recapture the original music through the Masoretic cantillation. David C. Mitchell is Director of Music for Holy Trinity Pro-Cathedral in Brussels. His publications include The Message of the Psalter (1997), The Songs of Ascents (2015), Messiah ben Joseph (2016), along with various papers and musical works. You can visit his website at: www.brightmorningstar.org. L. Michael Morales is Professor of Biblical Studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and the author of The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus (Peeters, 2012), and Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of Leviticus (IVP Academic, 2015). He can be reached at mmorales@gpts.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psalms 120-134, designated the “Songs of Ascents,” form their own distinct collection within the Psalter. Who wrote these psalms and for what occasion? David Mitchell, a biblical scholar, musicologist, and Hebraist, is here to answer these questions. His book, The Songs of Ascents: Psalms 120 to 134 in the Worship of Jerusalem’s Temples (Campbell Publications, 2015), aims to reconstruct the ritual and liturgical context in which the Songs of Ascents were first sung, providing not only a commentary for each of the psalms but also sheet music, attempting to recapture the original music through the Masoretic cantillation. David C. Mitchell is Director of Music for Holy Trinity Pro-Cathedral in Brussels. His publications include The Message of the Psalter (1997), The Songs of Ascents (2015), Messiah ben Joseph (2016), along with various papers and musical works. You can visit his website at: www.brightmorningstar.org. L. Michael Morales is Professor of Biblical Studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and the author of The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus (Peeters, 2012), and Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of Leviticus (IVP Academic, 2015). He can be reached at mmorales@gpts.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices