God’s Strengthening Word: Singing for Joyનમૂનો

Introduction

Psalm 24: This psalm begins by acknowledging that all the world belongs to God and continues with a question-and-answer format about who may enter the Temple and come into God’s presence. It concludes with praise for the Lord, “the great king.” The reference to the “LORD’s hill” (verse 3) is Mount Zion in Jerusalem, where the Temple stood.

Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 24:10 GNT

Who is this great king? The triumphant LORD—he is the great king!

Reflect

Worshipers likely sang this psalm as a liturgical hymn when entering the Temple and carrying in the Ark of the Covenant (or “Covenant Box”). The Israelites regarded the Ark as the earthly throne of God. Verses 3, 8, and 10 may have been sung responsively, with the priests singing the questions and the worshipers responding. How do you envision the procession while this psalm is being sung? How is God being praised in this psalm? According to verses 4–6, who may “enter his holy Temple”?

Pray

Dear Lord, you are indeed triumphant and you are my king. May my thoughts and actions this day be pure and pleasing in your sight. To worship you is my heart’s delight. Please remind me each day that I am now your temple, your dwelling place. And may I give you praise and thanksgiving for your presence in my life. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Matthew 24:1–28: Jesus speaks about the destruction of the Temple and a time of persecution.