Songs of Zion
Saturday, February 05, 2005
Songs of Zion
46, 48, 76, 84, 87, 122, 132
These songs praise God by reflecting on the city of God itself, a place of his dwelling and worship.
God dwells in the city of Zion. He lived and walked among his people. He was able to protect and lead them.
Here he is worshiped.
1. What was one of your favorite places as a child? Somewhere you felt safe? Enjoyed? Great memories? ...and why?
2. Real Psalm 46 (NLT). Read Psalm 48 (MSG).
3. What are your first reactions to either of these two psalms?
4. Can you think of any songs that we sing that have language like this?
5. When you hear "Zion what do you think?
6. What is the importance of Zion to the community? What is the significance of God being here?
7. What are the implications of God being among them?
8. What are the implications to other nations? What are the reactions of other nations?
9. Today how does God dwell among us?
10. Where has he made his dwelling place?
11. What is the significance of this? Importance? How does it impact us?
12. Read Psalm 46:10 (Word on the Street)
