Psalm 123 – Derek: Meditating on the Way

April 7, 2025

Psalm 123 finds pilgrims standing in the gates of Jerusalem and looking up to the God who is enthroned in the heavens and between the Cherubim of the ark of the covenant. The only petition is: “be gracious to us” (a word used three times in the space of four words). It is a communal […]

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Psalm 121 – Derek: Meditating on the Way

March 20, 2025

We lift our eyes to the hills from whence our help comes! This familiar line is followed by a commentary on the Aaronic Blessing (Numbers 6:22-27), particularly the word “keep” (used six times in six verses). The Lord God of Israel preserves, guards, and protects the people of God as they journey to the hills […]

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