Episode Summary:
In this episode Jared explores Psalm 123 from the Bible's Book of Psalms. This psalm is part of a collection known as the Psalms of Ascent, which were sung by ancient Hebrews as they ascended to worship God in the temple in Jerusalem. The theme of these psalms is looking to God's acts in the past to inspire praise and gratitude in the present and prayer for the future. Psalm 123 specifically focuses on the idea of looking to God as a servant looks to their master, emphasizing the community's dependence on God for provision and protection. Musgrove encourages men to embrace their dependency on God and to find support and encouragement in a community of believers.
Key Takeaways:
Psalm 123 is part of the Psalms of Ascent, a collection of 15 psalms sung by ancient Hebrews as they ascended to worship God in the temple in Jerusalem.
The psalm emphasizes the community's dependence on God, comparing it to the relationship between a servant and their master.
The community in the psalm expresses their weariness of contempt and scorn from others and asks God for mercy and favor.
Men often struggle to believe that God likes them and wants to bless them, due to past experiences of betrayal or harsh treatment.
A community of believers can provide support and encouragement, reminding one another of God's love and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Notable Quotes:
"We have to remind one another with psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, just as these travelers are doing, of the gospel of God in our lives, of who he says you are, your identity." - Jared Musgrove
"A lifelong fight will be to not fully graft our experiences or expectations of human relationships onto our relationship with God." - Jared Musgrove
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