Psalm 87 is the Zion Psalm … On the holy mount stands the city he founded; the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob (vv. 1-2, ESV). This psalm has a three-layered meaning: Zion as a literal city during the time the psalm was written; Zion as an eternal city illustrative of
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Then those who sing as well as those who play the flutes will say, “All my springs of joy are in you” (Psalm 87:7, NASB). Psalm 87 is the “second chance” Psalm. I accepted Jesus when I was 11 years old during summer Bible camp. But on the first day of school in the fifth grade, realizing that I was the only Christian
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Psalm 87 is about Jerusalem, Jerusalem. When I read it, I can’t help but think of Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, or Beyonce singing New York, New York. The lyrics of New York, New York. . . Start spreading the news; you’re leaving today. I want to be a part of it, New York, New York
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