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We return to our once a month studies from the Psalms to examine this rather unusual Psalm.
It does not read like most Psalms we have studied, with no introduction and no instruction for men.
The mention of Rahab (Egypt) and Babylon (but not Assyria) suggests a time period following the battle of Carchemish (605 BC), but before the destruction of Jerusalem (586 BC).
I) God’s love for Zion
The Psalm begins with the abrupt declaration of “His establishment” is the holy mountains, as mountains have always been spiritually significant – Mt Sinai; Ebal & Gerizim; Carmel
But Zion is loved by God above all the others (Shiloh and Kiriath-Jerizim were the other two dwelling places of the tabernacle); gates represent the city as a whole –
God speaks glorious things of Zion (ie. the prophets glorify the city)
II) Birthplace of the nations
Rahab represents Egypt – – as a place of arrogance, and Babylon as the other world power of the time, knew of the glory of Zion
This knowing is not simply being aware of a city, or having passed through it, but knowing as a place of salvation – ; ;
Other nations which often transacted with Israel are mentioned as being “born in Zion”, which refers to the new birth –
God establishes Zion as He registers people in His book (of life) – ;
III) Fountains of life
As a result of being born in Zion, all those who rejoice, either by singing or playing an instrument of joy, will praise Zion
There praise will focus on the springs of salvation – – that are found within the gates of Zion
Concl: This Psalm glorifies Zion, God’s holy mountain, as the place in which life truly begins.
We must look to Zion as our birthplace also, and offer our glory to this great city of God.
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