시편 Chapter 122

Translation: ESV

1

I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD!"

Key Message

Gladly accepting the invitation to go up together to God's house is an expression of longing for worship.

▸The invitation to pilgrimage to the Jerusalem temple is received with gladness.

The invitation to pilgrimage to the Jerusalem temple is received with gladness. This joy is the longing for communal worship. The joy of going out from one's home and moving toward the house of God is the most important characteristic of temple worship.

Related Verses

How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts!
6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! "May they be secure who love you!"

Key Message

Praying for the peace of God's holy city (community) is an act of love, and that prayer also brings prosperity to oneself.

▸Prayer for Jerusalem is urged.

8

For my brothers and companions' sake I will say, "Peace be within you!"

Key Message

Love for God's house leads to love for community—to prayer for the peace of brothers and friends.

▸The prayer for Jerusalem extends to prayer for brothers and friends.