What stood out to you in this scripture today?
Sometimes it is nice to read the bible with someone and hear what they are hearing......today........for His Word is living and active.......
2007-10-13 04:27:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hi J,
You simply did not read my question.
It is there.
Also, how do you know I am not teaching the nations? I am called to teach but not on Y/A!!!
So sorry that you missed the opportunity that was presented here.
Thanks for you answer anyway.
2007-10-13 05:25:33 · update #1
Psalm 121-134 are what as known as "songs of accents" or songs of degrees".
Psalm 122 is a prayer for peace.
The prayer is two-fold it is an exhortation to both brotherly love (v. 8) and to love God (v.9).
Jesus quoted verse 8b in John 20:19.
2007-10-13 06:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not a question.
Psalm 122
A song of ascents. Of David.
1 I rejoiced with those who said to me,
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."
2 Our feet are standing
in your gates, O Jerusalem.
3 Jerusalem is built like a city
that is closely compacted together.
4 That is where the tribes go up,
the tribes of the LORD,
to praise the name of the LORD
according to the statute given to Israel.
5 There the thrones for judgment stand,
the thrones of the house of David.
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
"May those who love you be secure.
7 May there be peace within your walls
and security within your citadels."
8 For the sake of my brothers and friends,
I will say, "Peace be within you."
9 For the sake of the house of the LORD our God,
I will seek your prosperity. NIV
Now everyone can read it.
Answer: What stood out? All of it.
Remarks: Posting so that it is "nice to read the bible with someone and hear what they are hearing" is not the best use of Yahoo! Answers. Find a bible study group.
"For His Word is living and active", when wasn't God’s Word living and active?
Jesus asked his disciples to teach all nations: Do you consider this teaching?
2007-10-13 11:45:50 · answer #2 · answered by J. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee." Verse 6 stood out to me. In at least 2 prayers a day, I pray for the peace of Jerusalem and I pray for the peace of America.
I would have given you the "set thrones of judgment" mentioned but prefer to only say "Peace be within thee."
What wonderful peace our Lord gives.
2007-10-13 11:45:13 · answer #3 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psalm 1:22:1
Thanks! and Cool!
2007-10-13 12:09:00 · answer #4 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
But you ARE a victim. The religious virus has infected you and made you delusional. I hope some day you wake up and realize what a waste God and religion are. That's my "prayer" for you.
2007-10-13 11:33:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
*** w06 9/1 p. 15 Highlights From Book Five of Psalms ***
HAPPY DESPITE ADVERSITIES
(Psalm 120:1–145:21)
How can we face trialsome circumstances and survive adversities? Psalms 120 to 134 give a clear answer to this question. We survive hardship and maintain our joy by looking to Jehovah for help. These psalms, called Songs of the Ascents, were probably sung as the Israelites traveled up to Jerusalem for the observance of their annual festivals.
Psalms 135 and 136 portray Jehovah as the Doer of whatever pleases him, in sharp contrast with helpless idols. The 136th Psalm is composed for responsive singing, the last part of each verse being sung in response to the first. The next psalm relates the heartbroken condition of the Jews in Babylon who wanted to worship Jehovah in Zion. Psalms 138 to 145 are of David. He wants to ‘laud Jehovah with all his heart.’ Why? “Because in a fear-inspiring way I am wonderfully made,” he says. (Psalm 138:1; 139:14) In the following five psalms, David prays for protection from bad men, for righteous reproofs, for deliverance from persecutors, and for guidance in conduct. He highlights the happiness of Jehovah’s people. (Psalm 144:15) After reviewing God’s greatness and goodness, David declares: “The praise of Jehovah my mouth will speak; and let all flesh bless his holy name to time indefinite, even forever.”—Psalm 145:21.
Scriptural Questions Answered:
122:3—How was Jerusalem a city “joined together in oneness”? As was usually the case in cities of ancient times, houses in Jerusalem were built close together. The city was compact and therefore easy to defend. Moreover, the physical proximity of homes made it possible for city dwellers to rely upon one another for assistance and protection. This suggests the spiritual unity of the 12 tribes of Israel when they came together for worship.
123:2—What is the point of the illustration about the eyes of servants? Servants and maidservants look toward the hand of a master or a mistress for two reasons: to determine his or her wishes and to receive protection and life’s necessities. Similarly, we look to Jehovah in order to discern his will and to gain his favor.
131:1-3—How did David ‘soothe and quiet his soul like a weanling upon his mother’? As a weaned child learns to find solace and satisfaction in his mother’s arms, David learned to soothe and calm his soul “like a weanling upon his mother.” How? By not being haughty at heart and lofty in eyes and by not going after things that were too great for him. Rather than seeking prominence, David usually recognized his limitations and manifested humility. We are wise to imitate his attitude, particularly when reaching out for privileges in the congregation.
Lessons for Us
2007-10-13 11:35:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
superstitions false beliefs wild imaginations nothing else
2007-10-13 11:39:41 · answer #7 · answered by kkkk l 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋