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Psalms 132:13
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The LORD Has Chosen Zion
12If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.” 13For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: 14“This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
is made on the ground of God's choice of Zion (here used for Jerusalem) as His dwelling, inasmuch as the prosperity of the kingdom was connected with that of the Church (Psa 122:8-9).
John Gill Bible Commentary
I will abundantly bless her provision,.... The provision of Zion, the church of God, the word and ordinances, of which Christ is the sum and substance; the Gospel is milk for babes, and meat for strong men; the ordinances are a feast of fat things; Christ's flesh is meat indeed, and his blood drink deed; the whole provision is spiritual, savoury, salutary, strengthening, satisfying, and nourishing, when the Lord blesses it; as he does to those who hunger and thirst after it, and feed upon it by faith; so that their souls grow thereby, and they become fat and flourishing; grace increases in them, and they are fruitful in every good work: and this the Lord promises to do "abundantly", in a very large way and manner; or "certainly", for it is, in the original text, (y) "in blessing I will bless", that is, will surely bless, as this phrase is sometimes rendered. Arama observes that the second blessing is because of the greatness of it; and says, that their Rabbin's understand it of the fertility of the land of Israel in the time to come, when there will be no poor in it; but all is to be understood spiritually of the church in Gospel times; I will satisfy her poor with bread; Zion has her poor; persons may be poor and yet belong to Zion, belong to Zion and yet be poor; there are poor in all the churches of Christ: our Lord told his disciples that they had the poor, and might expect to have them always with them; and particular directions are given to take care of Zion's poor under the Gospel dispensation, that they may not want bread in a literal sense: though by the "poor" are chiefly designed the Lord's afflicted and distressed ones; or who in a spiritual sense are poor, and sensible of their spiritual poverty, and seek after the true riches; or are poor in spirit, to whom the kingdom of heaven belongs: these the Lord promises to satisfy, to fill them to the full with the bread of the Gospel, made of the finest of the wheat, of which there is enough and to spare in his house; and with Christ the bread of life, of which those that eat shall never die, but live for ever. (y) "benedicendo benedicam", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Musculus, Cocceius, Gejerus.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
132:13-17 The psalmist recounts the selection of Jerusalem and of the priests.
Psalms 132:13
The LORD Has Chosen Zion
12If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.” 13For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: 14“This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.
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Ye Are Come to Zion - Part 7
By T. Austin-Sparks1.6K55:03ZionPSA 132:13MAT 6:33EPH 1:4EPH 4:1HEB 12:22In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing the specific purpose and calling that God has for each individual. He encourages listeners to see their lives as being part of a greater destiny and to live with a sense of purpose and focus. The speaker also highlights the constant efforts of the enemy to hinder and destroy the testimony of believers, but reminds listeners to listen to their own new nature and long for fellowship with God's people. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to live in alignment with God's purpose and to rely on Him in the face of opposition.
The Credentials of True Ministry
By George Warnock0EXO 25:141CH 16:39PSA 132:13MAT 11:30GAL 4:25George Warnock preaches about the significance of carrying the ark of God on the shoulders of anointed men, emphasizing the importance of walking in God's anointing and not delegating burdens to others unauthorized by God. He highlights the transition from the old Tabernacle in the Wilderness to a new Tent on Mount Zion, symbolizing God's movement towards new things and a new order for His people. Warnock stresses the need for God's people to follow His leading and embrace His new ways, finding their place of ministry in the Body of Christ and abiding in the yoke of Christ for a light burden.
A Great Warfare - Part 2
By Tom Macartney0PSA 86:11PSA 132:13GAL 6:7EPH 2:10EPH 5:25EPH 6:11Tom Macartney preaches about the spiritual warfare depicted in 'Holy War', emphasizing the importance of recognizing the enemy's tactics to keep us in bondage of passivity and sin. He highlights the need to surrender to God's love and grace, to nourish the heavenly Captains within us, and to live by faith in God's Word even in times of darkness and doubt. Macartney encourages unity, obedience, and trust in God's sovereignty, reminding listeners of God's deep love and desire for a harmonious, redeemed people conformed to the image of Christ.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
is made on the ground of God's choice of Zion (here used for Jerusalem) as His dwelling, inasmuch as the prosperity of the kingdom was connected with that of the Church (Psa 122:8-9).
John Gill Bible Commentary
I will abundantly bless her provision,.... The provision of Zion, the church of God, the word and ordinances, of which Christ is the sum and substance; the Gospel is milk for babes, and meat for strong men; the ordinances are a feast of fat things; Christ's flesh is meat indeed, and his blood drink deed; the whole provision is spiritual, savoury, salutary, strengthening, satisfying, and nourishing, when the Lord blesses it; as he does to those who hunger and thirst after it, and feed upon it by faith; so that their souls grow thereby, and they become fat and flourishing; grace increases in them, and they are fruitful in every good work: and this the Lord promises to do "abundantly", in a very large way and manner; or "certainly", for it is, in the original text, (y) "in blessing I will bless", that is, will surely bless, as this phrase is sometimes rendered. Arama observes that the second blessing is because of the greatness of it; and says, that their Rabbin's understand it of the fertility of the land of Israel in the time to come, when there will be no poor in it; but all is to be understood spiritually of the church in Gospel times; I will satisfy her poor with bread; Zion has her poor; persons may be poor and yet belong to Zion, belong to Zion and yet be poor; there are poor in all the churches of Christ: our Lord told his disciples that they had the poor, and might expect to have them always with them; and particular directions are given to take care of Zion's poor under the Gospel dispensation, that they may not want bread in a literal sense: though by the "poor" are chiefly designed the Lord's afflicted and distressed ones; or who in a spiritual sense are poor, and sensible of their spiritual poverty, and seek after the true riches; or are poor in spirit, to whom the kingdom of heaven belongs: these the Lord promises to satisfy, to fill them to the full with the bread of the Gospel, made of the finest of the wheat, of which there is enough and to spare in his house; and with Christ the bread of life, of which those that eat shall never die, but live for ever. (y) "benedicendo benedicam", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Musculus, Cocceius, Gejerus.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
132:13-17 The psalmist recounts the selection of Jerusalem and of the priests.