Seeing Jesus in the Psalms

  Psalm 122 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. 1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” 2 And now here we are, standing inside your gates, O Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem is a well-built city; its seamless walls cannot be breached. 4 All the tribes of Israel—the Lord’s people—make their pilgrimage here. They come to give thanks to the name of the Lord, as the law requires of Israel. 5 Here stand the thrones where judgment is given, the thrones of the dynasty of David. 6 Pray for peace in Jerusalem. May all who love this city prosper. 7 O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls and prosperity in your palaces. 8 For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “May you have peace.” 9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek what is best for you, O Jerusalem. MAIN POINT: Jesus is our happy place of peace where we safely worship with god’s people in God’s presence. I will confess that I actually avoid comme...

  Psalm 91 How can it be true? Under what circumstances are these words a reflection of the reality of God’s followers? I am not comforted but these words as many people find comfort because they appear to be a false promise. I thought for a moment that it might be speaking about Jesus. Maybe He is the one that can claim this promise. Apparently, I am not alone in this thought.  “and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order his angels to protect you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.’”” Matthew 4:6 NLT Satan thought too that this promise was a step too far and used it to try and tempt Jesus to sin and Jesus responded with another scripture from Deuteronomy.  “Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the LORD your God.’”” Matthew 4:7 So if you look at the context of the passage that Jesus is quoting to Satan, it tells us that this is actually a conditional p...