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Psalms 120-122 and Philippians 3:12-4:1

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Healy-Hutchinson, James. Psalms 120-122 and Philippians 3:12-4:1. . 1999. Retrieved from the Atla Digital Library, https://archives.moore.edu.au/documents/detail/221597.

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Healy-Hutchinson, J. (1999). Psalms 120-122 and Philippians 3:12-4:1. Retrieved from the Atla Digital Library, https://archives.moore.edu.au/documents/detail/221597.

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Healy-Hutchinson, James. Psalms 120-122 and Philippians 3:12-4:1. 1999. Retrieved from the Atla Digital Library, https://archives.moore.edu.au/documents/detail/221597.

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  • Healy-Hutchinson speaks on perseverance from Psalms 120-122. The songs of ascent speak of the journey of pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Psalm 120 reveals the circumstances of the pilgrim before undertaking their journey. The Psalmist experiences verbal abuse as they live as foreigners outside of Jewish territory. Likewise, as Christians, we should expect similar treatment from the world. For the anonymous Israelite pilgrim, the goal of the journey is the city of God and of peace. Peace has been provided by God and resides within the Temple. The covenant blessings are enjoyed together as a community within the city. For Christians, we long and travel towards the heavenly Jerusalem. Psalm 121 shows us the equipment and support necessary for the journey of pilgrimage. The equipment necessary for the journey is the power and help of God. God has promised to aid us in our journey. It is by the word of God that sustains us as we continually meditate and reflect upon the word. Despite our feelings and experiences in life, the accomplished work of Christ still remains true. God's covenantal loyalty is absolutely dependable. In Christ we have come to Mount Zion and have already attained the longed-for peace and security.
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