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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Hence it is here adduced. for--or, "when." the set time, &c.--the time promised, the indication of which is the interest felt for Zion by the people of God.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For thy servants take pleasure in her stones,.... Meaning not Cyrus and Darius, who gave leave and orders for the rebuilding of the city and temple of Jerusalem, as some; nor Nehemiah, and Ezra, and others, who took more pleasure in the stones and rubbish of the temple, as it lay in ruins, than in all the stately palaces in Babylon; and who were very desirous of, and took delight in gathering these stones, and putting them together again, as others; but, the ministers of the Gospel, and other Christians, in the latter day, who will take pleasure in the great number of converts that there will then be, who, as lively stones, will be built up a spiritual house; and especially when those stones shall be laid with fair colours, and the headstone shall be brought in with acclamations, crying, Grace, grace unto it; see Pe1 2:5. and favour the dust thereof; which sometimes designs multitudes, Num 23:10, perhaps here it may denote the meanest of the Lord's people, who will be regarded, and not despised by his servants; but they will show favour to them, do them all the good they can, and wish well to them, and pray for their prosperity, and for the peace of Zion; that God would make it the joy of the whole earth; and when there shall be such a delight in the stones and dust of Zion, and a spirit of grace and supplication poured forth upon the servants of the Lord, to pray for the promised glory and happiness of it, it will be a token for good, and an intimation that the set time to favour her is at hand; which seems to be the sense of the psalmist: such great reverence and respect have the greatest of the wise men among the Jews for the land of Israel, literally understood, that they kiss the borders, the stones of it, and roll themselves in its dust (a), having perhaps in mind this passage of Scripture. (a) Maimon. Hilchot Melachim, c. 5. s. 10.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
102:13 Now is the time for the Lord to restore Jerusalem from exile (see 75:2; Jer 29:10; Dan 9:1-19).
Psalms 102:13
The Prayer of the Afflicted
12But You, O LORD, sit enthroned forever; Your renown endures to all generations. 13You will rise up and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor— the appointed time has come. 14For Your servants delight in her stones and take pity on her dust.
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When God Stepped Down - Part 1 (Cd Quality)
By Duncan Campbell13K28:40Revival HistoryPSA 24:3PSA 37:4PSA 102:13ISA 55:3MAT 6:33MAT 11:28ACT 1:14In this sermon, the preacher recounts a powerful revival that took place in a parish during the Lewis revival. The revival was sparked by a young man who read a portion of Psalm 24 during a prayer meeting in a barn. He emphasized the importance of being rightly related to God while praying. The preacher then shares a story of an 84-year-old blind woman who had a vision of a crowded church filled with young people and a strange minister in the pulpit. This vision led to the parish minister seeking God's movement and eventually preaching to a congregation of about 300 people. Although there was a sense of God's presence, nothing significant happened until the preacher witnessed young men kneeling by the roadside, including one under the influence of alcohol, with his mother pleading for his repentance. This moment marked the outbreak of God's supernatural power and the beginning of a revival.
Babylon Is Falling
By David Wilkerson7.4K56:16BabylonPSA 102:13JER 2:8JER 5:22AMO 9:11MAT 24:33EPH 5:27REV 3:17In this sermon, the preacher discusses the emergence of a new wave of Holy Ghost music in the church. He emphasizes the importance of worship and praise, particularly through the revival of the great hymns of the church. The preacher expresses concern about the worldliness infiltrating the church, with ministers borrowing music styles and choreography from the secular world. He also highlights the lack of discernment among believers and the need for Christians to be diligent students of the Word of God. The sermon concludes with a personal anecdote about a backslidden businessman who experienced a powerful transformation and expressed a desire to make amends for past wrongs.
The Compassion of God
By Art Katz2.8K1:29:24Compassion Of GodPSA 102:13ISA 59:16ROM 11:25REV 15:4In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that it is not enough for Christians to simply appear good or have a Sunday face. He argues that true transformation comes when God's nature is established in believers, leading them to exhibit compassion and mercy even towards those who despise them, just as God does. The speaker predicts that in the last days, Jews will once again face widespread hatred and persecution, similar to the Nazi era. However, he believes that a radical change will come at the appointed time, bringing about a transformation in both the Jewish people and the church.
Going Up to Zion
By Art Katz2.5K1:13:00ZionPSA 2:6PSA 68:8PSA 80:3PSA 80:19PSA 94:1PSA 102:13PSA 121:4In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the presence of God in the worship of Israel. The people of Israel expected and called for a powerful manifestation of God during their observances. However, over time, they lost the true sense of God's presence and their worship became perfunctory. The speaker highlights the need for a renewal of the understanding that God is the central actor in their worship and in all of reality. He also emphasizes the importance of the congregation in experiencing and witnessing to the reality of God's presence.
K-058 Restoring the Tabernacle of David
By Art Katz2.3K55:20Tabernacle of DavidEXO 3:14PSA 102:8PSA 102:13ISA 60:19ISA 66:18EZK 36:24EZK 37:22In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prophecy of the valley of dry bones and the restoration of a nation from death. The sermon focuses on Ezekiel 37:21, which states that God will gather the children of Israel from among the nations and bring them back to their own land. The preacher emphasizes that this restoration will result in one united nation, with one king ruling over them. The sermon also highlights the transformation that will occur in the people, as they will no longer defile themselves with idols or transgressions, but instead, they will walk in God's judgments and observe His statutes. The preacher concludes by emphasizing the glory of God in the restoration of a forsaken and desolate nation and the exalted role of the instrument used for their restoration.
Even So Come Lord Jesus - Part 2
By Art Katz2.3K1:25:41Second ComingPSA 102:13MAT 25:41In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recording and preserving the preaching of the word of God. He explains that the recorded word of God will inform and instruct future generations about the glory of God. The speaker also discusses the final revelation of God in Zion, where all nations and kingdoms will serve and worship the Lord. He encourages believers to be willing to go through trials and difficulties in order to experience the transcendent place of faith. Additionally, the speaker highlights the need for believers to show mercy and compassion to those in need, particularly the Jewish people, despite the potential risks involved.
The Mystery of Incarnation (1 of 9)
By Art Katz1.7K1:13:39IncarnationPSA 102:131CO 15:231CO 15:351CO 15:37EPH 2:15PHP 2:8In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a relationship with God and being obedient to Him. They highlight the tension and delicacy of this relationship, stating that even after years of obedience, one should still approach God with fear and trembling. The speaker also discusses the concept of sonship, using Jesus and Paul as examples of how to follow God's will. They conclude by mentioning a specific instance where the speaker was called to speak on the subject of Israel and the church in the last days, indicating that the silence was over and they were on holy ground.
Helps to Prayer
By Bill McLeod1.1K46:57PrayerPSA 102:13PSA 102:16JHN 15:7ACT 3:19COL 3:16HEB 12:22In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of knowing God's blueprint for the past in order to make wise guesses about the future. He mentions Peter's promise of times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord and suggests that we are living in lawless days. However, he also expresses hope for another great spiritual awakening. The speaker emphasizes the significance of prayer and the need for Christians to spend time with the Bible, as it is through abiding in God's word that we can ask and receive what we will.
Revival in the Book of Ezra - Part 1
By Roy Hession98254:01RevivalPSA 102:13DAN 9:3MAT 18:20EPH 2:21In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of God's word being a living and active force. He questions why God would warn the people of Nineveh about their impending destruction and emphasizes the importance of God's word being fulfilled. The speaker then mentions the signs that were present as the seventy years of captivity were coming to an end, with Daniel being a significant figure. The sermon focuses on the last days of Jerusalem and the prophet Jeremiah's warnings that went unheeded, leading to the city's ultimate downfall. The speaker concludes by stating that despite the ruin, God's revival can still occur, and the sermon will explore the process of rebuilding after the destruction.
When God Stepped Down From Heaven - Duncan Campbell
By From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons67059:28RadioPSA 24:3PSA 50:3PSA 102:13ISA 44:3MAT 6:33MAT 11:28ACT 2:17In this sermon transcript, the speaker recounts a powerful experience where young people were crying out to God for mercy. As they sang Psalm 50, one young man fell to the floor and began pleading for mercy, leading others to join him. The conviction was so strong that the hall quickly emptied as people sought God's forgiveness. The speaker also shares another experience where a man prayed fervently for God to pour out His Spirit, leading to a powerful encounter with God and the manifestation of the Bible breaking out. The transcript concludes with a story of a crowd of people gathering at a police station, moved by God's presence and seeking His mercy.
The Great Need of the Hour - Rolfe Barnard
By From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons38433:04RadioPSA 74:9PSA 102:13PSA 110:3ACT 16:16ACT 16:25In this sermon, Rolf Bernard emphasizes the need for God's intervention in the current state of the world. He references the 16th chapter of Acts, where he finds inspiration in the psalmist's plea for God to work in a time of moral decline. Bernard highlights the importance of getting involved in the issues of the day, even if one disagrees with the methods used by others. He calls for men and women to be willing to proclaim the message of salvation and to seek God's power to bring about revival and transformation.
Psalms 102:13
By Chuck Smith0ProphecyGod's TimingDEU 28:34DEU 30:3PSA 102:13ISA 27:6ISA 55:6JER 46:27EZK 37:1ZEC 12:32CO 6:2HEB 9:27Chuck Smith emphasizes that God has set specific times for the restoration of Israel, the return of Jesus Christ, personal salvation, and even death. He highlights the prophetic significance of Israel's rebirth in 1948 and the current tensions in the Middle East as signs of God's appointed times. Smith encourages believers to recognize that the time for salvation is now and stresses the importance of preparing for the day of death, as it is appointed for every man. He reassures that God's appointed times will indeed come to pass.
Israel and the Apocalypse: A Hermeneutical Key for All the Faith
By Art Katz0Israel's RoleApocalyptic MessagePSA 102:13ISA 35:6ZEC 8:23MAT 25:40ROM 11:25Art Katz emphasizes the significance of Israel's message as a vital hermeneutical key for understanding the Book of Revelation and the urgency of God's judgments in the last days. He argues that this message compels believers to engage deeply with their faith, countering spiritual complacency and deception. Katz highlights the importance of responding to the needs of the Jewish people, as it relates to righteousness and eternal reward, and calls for a prophetic presence that brings healing and restoration to Israel. He believes that through God's judgments and mercy, Israel will ultimately fulfill its divine mission to glorify Him among the nations.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Hence it is here adduced. for--or, "when." the set time, &c.--the time promised, the indication of which is the interest felt for Zion by the people of God.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For thy servants take pleasure in her stones,.... Meaning not Cyrus and Darius, who gave leave and orders for the rebuilding of the city and temple of Jerusalem, as some; nor Nehemiah, and Ezra, and others, who took more pleasure in the stones and rubbish of the temple, as it lay in ruins, than in all the stately palaces in Babylon; and who were very desirous of, and took delight in gathering these stones, and putting them together again, as others; but, the ministers of the Gospel, and other Christians, in the latter day, who will take pleasure in the great number of converts that there will then be, who, as lively stones, will be built up a spiritual house; and especially when those stones shall be laid with fair colours, and the headstone shall be brought in with acclamations, crying, Grace, grace unto it; see Pe1 2:5. and favour the dust thereof; which sometimes designs multitudes, Num 23:10, perhaps here it may denote the meanest of the Lord's people, who will be regarded, and not despised by his servants; but they will show favour to them, do them all the good they can, and wish well to them, and pray for their prosperity, and for the peace of Zion; that God would make it the joy of the whole earth; and when there shall be such a delight in the stones and dust of Zion, and a spirit of grace and supplication poured forth upon the servants of the Lord, to pray for the promised glory and happiness of it, it will be a token for good, and an intimation that the set time to favour her is at hand; which seems to be the sense of the psalmist: such great reverence and respect have the greatest of the wise men among the Jews for the land of Israel, literally understood, that they kiss the borders, the stones of it, and roll themselves in its dust (a), having perhaps in mind this passage of Scripture. (a) Maimon. Hilchot Melachim, c. 5. s. 10.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
102:13 Now is the time for the Lord to restore Jerusalem from exile (see 75:2; Jer 29:10; Dan 9:1-19).