Reflection Of Psalm 121

At this time in the ancient world a tent was used as God’s holy place, and this tent was located on the holy hill. The psalmist also asks in verse 1 who may go on the holy hill where the temple is located. It seems as though the psalmists would actually like to go to this holy place for themselves but is reserved about actually going because he knows that God has strict limitations as to who can actually enter the holy temple.

Introduction The creation of the earth and the reverence ascribed to the YHWH, King of glory is illustrated in Psalm 24. This psalm coupled with Psalm 23 presents a liturgical narration celebrating the kingship of YHWH. It is concisely assembled together in three different stanzas paving the way for worship. The back and forth questions and answers provide a significant discourse to usher in the presence of YHWH.

-Go to the valleys (gaps) for water and rest. On the AT, the water and most shelters/campsites are located in gaps or downhill off a ridge for protection from the elements. Often, we think of valleys in life as a bad place to be. However, these are times we are given nourishment and shelter. Maybe that’s what David was talking about in Psalm 23?

I sing of mercy and justice: to you, LORD, I sing praise. I study the way of integrity; when will you come to me? I act with integrity of heart within my royal court. I do not allow into my presence anyone who speaks perversely. Whoever acts shamefully I hate; no such person can be my friend. I shun the devious of heart; the wicked I do not tolerate. Whoever slanders another in secret I reduce to silence. Haughty eyes and arrogant hearts I cannot endure. I look to the faithful of the land; they alone can be my companions. Those who follow the way of integrity, they alone can enter my service. No one who practices deceit can hold a Post in my court. No one who speaks falsely can be among my advisors. Each morning I clear the wicked from the land, and rid the LORD’s city of all evildoers (The New American Bible, Psalm 101.1-8). An important allusion in O Pioneers is the one made to the 101st Psalm. The 101st Psalm is alluded to when Ivar repeats the verse in part five, chapter one. In the verse, David gives his guidelines for living life. This scripture was of the utmost importance in olden times, as many people memorized it and implemented David’s guidelines in their own lives. This scripture expanded on the novel’s theme of Christianity and drew my interest because I have similar views as some of the characters.

Psalm 130 is an unidentified Psalm in the Hebrew book of psalms collected by a remorseful Israelite. The house of worship has constructed countless use of the Psalms, and incorporated this Psalm as one of its seven remorseful Psalms. This essay will search the contextual, form, factual structure, and basic verses of this Psalm for the principle of exegesis and devotion.

The Psalm is written to inspire and to bring us closer to the Lord, as well as to demonstrate God's magnificent presence. "Who may climb the mountains of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place" (Psalm 24: 3). The Psalm continues with its parallel quality "Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies" (Psalm 24: 4). With the reflection being centered on more purposely in the next verse (Bullock, 2004). "They will receive the Lord's blessings and have right standing with God their savior" (Psalm 24:

In this chapter (7) the main focus is a group of Palestinian Jewish people in the era between 323-63 B.C.E. The problem at the forefront of these people’s minds was the influence and thereupon the challenge of Hellenism (pp. 95). In other words, the Greek and Hellenistic leaders were forcing the Jewish people to perform an array of acts against that of which they believed. However, these individuals collaborated an abundance of biblical canonized and non-canonized documents that were later found and referred to as the “Dead Sea Scrolls” (pp. 98-99). However, this finding helps academics learn more about how this group used the Psalms. I am intrigued that through all of the persecution this community endured, they still involved themselves in the Thanksgiving Psalms. The biblical Psalms had deep influence on some fresh hymns composed within the community: the so-called Thanksgiving Hymns” (pp. 106). This indeed portrays the deep spirituality and Godly discipline these people had through times of disorientation.

The Book of Psalms is a collection of 150 Praises. It is believed the collection was written over a span of time, possibly from 586 BC and earlier. The Psalms were originally written as songs. About half of these were actually written by David. The Psalms are broken up into five sections and Psalm 123 and Psalm 124 are from the last section dealing with captivity. Psalm 123 focuses on lifting our eyes to the Lord who is on Heaven’s throne, and seeking His mercy. Our yearning for God is similar to the way a slave looks to the hand of its master. We seek God’s mercy as we endure ridicule and contempt from others because of our Christian faith. Psalm 124 focuses on the fact that God can help people overcome all adversaries.(Kranz). Even those who appear to be stronger and better. This essay considers

I can completely relate to this Psalm because of the many

The Psalm states how it’s going to rebuild, what this means is that everything wrong that has happen there will be a good in. That everything will be peaceful, that thing will soon find its way back. Also it means to wait and see what will happen next. In the book,” It tells how over the year the war

The Israelites intent to worship God in exile turns into a sorrowful realization of their displacement and the crushing of Zion (New Interpreter’s Study Bible, Ps. 137. 1). While hanging up their instruments, the Babylonian captors mock the Israelites and demand to be entertained by saying “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” (Ps. 137. 3). This mockery of the Israelites serves as the transitionary period in the psalm from complete sorrow to vengeance and

“The Twenty-Third Psalm” is a very ancient poem that was translated into English. The predominant metaphor is that of a shepherd and his sheep. The poem is meant to give comfort to people. It shows that God looks after people, like a shepherd looks after his sheep. It is often recited at funerals to give solace to grieving folk. I feel a lot of hope when I read this poem. I have a heavenly father who cares about me and this poem reminds me of that. When I face severe challenges and it seems no one cares about me. It is good to know that I am loved and that I am not alone.

In the bible, people read it often and most of them like to share scriptures that they think is very important to them because it gets stuck deep down in people’s minds. When it gets stuck, that is when people come out of their comfort zone to reach out to others and read the portions. Psalms 23 and The Sermon on the Mount are one of these scriptures that get stuck deep down in people’s minds. These two found in the Bible, are known for the Shepard of the people, relating to the Lord. Psalm 23 immensely relates to the guidance of the Sermon on the Mount, which is engaged in different stories in the Bible such as Mathew and Mark. In Psalm 23 ( Of David), is found in the old testament of the Bible. It is invoked to help turn around negative thinking

Since Psalm 119 is a Psalm of reverence go God and His Word, Scripture is referenced repeatedly. The Psalm is unique and outstanding for its recurring reference to God’s written revelation. Scripture is

The last segment of the Psalm is Moses’ appeal to God for him to return his presence to his people: “Return, O LORD, how long? And let it repent thee concerning thy servants.” Not only should God return, but Moses asks for complete restoration and for God to bless the work of man: “Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children. And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.