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the house of the LORD

Psalm 122:1&2
"1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
2 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem."

We are studying the acrostic GRACED:

Go to God in prayer daily.
Read God’s Word daily.
Attend worship regularly.
Connect in a study group.
Engage in service.
Dedicate yourself to the tithe and beyond.
Last week we focused on “Read God’s Word daily.” We dedicated ourselves to making the reading of God’s Word a daily habit. Binding it to your hands and your head can take the form of jewelry, a challenge coin, a T-shirt, or anything else that keeps the Lord at the forefront of your thinking. Keep a Bible on your phone. Use technology for good and read it anywhere. Display God’s Word in your home; hang verses and crosses on your walls. Let all who see it know how important it is to you. Sanctify your life with God’s Word. You will be glad you did.

This week we study “Attend worship regularly.” We begin by reading from the Psalms. These verses express the joyful anticipation of pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for worship. Verse 1 highlights the psalmist’s happiness at being invited to join communal worship. Verse 2 marks the joyful arrival at the city’s gates.

Key theological insights

Communal worship. The phrase “Let us go” emphasizes that worship is a shared experience and brings joy to those who love God.

Sacred destination. The “house of the LORD” refers to the tabernacle or temple in Jerusalem, the place God set apart for His people to encounter Him.

Spiritual unity. Jerusalem is later described as a city “compact together” (v. 3), a picture of believers gathered as one for praise and justice.

New covenant application. Christians see the temple fulfilled in "the Church:" believers worldwide and throughout time gathering to worship our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
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