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Israel’s Distress–in Captivity "When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. "Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the South" (Psa_126:1,Psa_126:4). This Psalm sees Israel’s distress in her captivity, but it anticipates the deliverance that shall come to Zion when her captivity is turned again; … Continue reading “0571. Israel's Distress–in Captivity”

Israel’s Help–the Lord’s Keeping "Except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain" (Psa_127:1). Israel must learn the lesson that her keeping is alone in God. More than once Israel had sought to rebuild her house, but she labored in vain. More than once Israel has sought to re-establish her city, but … Continue reading “0572. Israel's Help–the Lord's Keeping”

Israel’s Help–succored "If it had not been the Lord Who was on oar side, when men rose up against as: Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us" (Psa_124:2-3). We do not for a moment doubt but what there is, in this song of David, a reference to Israel’s … Continue reading “0569. Israel's Help–succored”

Israel’s Millennial Rest–secured "They that trust in the Lord shall be as Mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth forever" (Psa_125:1). The mountains are no more stable upon their foundations than Israel will be stable in her God. For the Lord will encamp round His people, even about Jerusalem. "The rod of the wicked … Continue reading “0570. Israel's Millennial Rest–secured”

Israel’s Millennial Rest–home Again "Oar feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem" (Psa_122:2). Nothing can be more beautiful than the wonderful promise revealed in our key verse. When we consider Israel’s distress, as set forth in Psalms 120; Israel’s preservation as discovered in Psalms 121; we are prepared to understand Israel home again as … Continue reading “0567. Israel's Millennial Rest–home Again”

Israel’s Distress-Scorned "Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud" (Psa_123:4). Once more we have the story of Israel’s distress, and her eyes are lifted to Jehovah, Who dwells in the Heavens. This time she is described not as a wanderer, but … Continue reading “0568. Israel's Distress-Scorned”

Israel’s Distress-Wanderers "In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and He heard me" Psa_120:1). The Psalm before us presents Israel, a wanderer among the nations. The 5th verse reads: "Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!" This expression is significant of the cruelties placed upon … Continue reading “0565. Israel's Distress-Wanderers”

Israel’s Help–preserved "He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber" "Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep" (Psa_121:3-4). The story of Israel is a story of wanderings, but not a story of a people swallowed up and forgotten. Had it not been that God … Continue reading “0566. Israel's Help–preserved”

The Rest That Remaineth Autor: R.E. NEIGHBOUR

A Study of Psalms 120-131 Israel’s Distress–Wanderers (Psalms 120). Israel’s Help–Preserved (Psalms 121). Israel’s Millennial Rest–Home Again (Psalms 122). Israel’s Distress–Scorned (Psalms 123). Israel’s Help–Succored (Psalms 124). Israel’s Millennial Rest–Secured (Psalms 125). Israel’s Distress–In Captivity (Psalms 126). Israel’s Help–The Lord’s Keeping (Psalms 127). Israel’s Millennial Rest–Increased (Psalms 128). Israel’s Distress–Afflicted (Psalms 129). Israel’s Help–Forgiveness (Psalms … Continue reading “0564. A Study of Psalms 120-131”