A Deeper Look at Psalm 122: Verses 8-9

What a week we have had together!  I pray you are blessed by what we've discovered about Psalm 122.  God has given us the command to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, but one of the questions I hear frequently is:  How do I do that, short of just repeating the same 'ol prayer day …

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A Deeper Look at Psalm 122: Verses 6-7

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. 7 “May peace be within your walls, And prosperity within your palaces.” ~Psalm 122:6-7 There's the direct command!  We are to pray for the peace of Jerusalem! Most know that "peace," in Hebrew, is "shalom."  But are you aware that "shalom" has multiple meanings?  Indeed, it is also …

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A Deeper Look at Psalm 122:4-5

Are you enjoying our study of Psalm 122?  Wow, there are so many nuggets in God's Word, and we are rich who choose to mine those nuggets!  We're studying Psalm 122 because we are given a specific command there to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.  I want to understand God's command, how about you!?! …

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A Deeper Look at Psalm 122: Verses 2-3

A song of ascent, Psalm 122 was recited (or sung) by the Jewish people as they made the trek to Jerusalem three times a year for the feasts.  They were anxious to go "up to Jerusalem" for those special times of fellowship with God. We're studying Psalm 122 this week and focus on verses 2-3 …

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