Introduction
Memory Text: "My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God" (Psalms 84:2).
considering
the mighty power of God in our lives, the psalmist couldn't hold back his
tongues from praising God he utters out his heart to God to express his joy and
appreciation onto God.
What does Zion
represent?
Zion represents Jerusalem, the presence of God. Making the
title imply that we are longing for the presence of God, for Heaven.
What makes Zion the
source of hope and joy?
symbolically,
Zion refers to God living presence among his people, Zion is God’s chosen
mountain where holy convocation, praise and adoration are sent forth to the
almighty God.
What keeps
Christians going?
God
is going to triumph. Sin will be destroyed forever.
How should Christians
respond to the crisis in the society?
Christians
rather than take sides should pray for the peace of Israel. Although we cannot
be assured of peace in this world, but we are to pray to God.
What is God saying
about Zion?
Wherever you are born, Zion is for everyone.
Why do we preach to people if God’s love is already revealed to all?
Some people need revelation by people in addition to the
revelation they have received. Love compels us to go preaching to these people
in the first place.
why should we as
Christian prefer the sanctuary of God than any other gathering?
in a
stadium, theatre hall or any other gathering event may seems to be a place where
fans or people gather to have fun or we may spend time with friends and family
but the place to obtain peace of mind and blessings is the living sanctuary of
God.
unparalleled
happiness is achieved in relationship with God, which consists of praising Him
finding strength in Him and trusting Him. a day with God is more than a million
years with friends of the world.
What are practical
way that we can strive for harmony among us as a people?
Jerusalem
could be the city of peace only if peace existed between God and His people,
and among God's children themselves when there's peace in our hearts The
presence of the Lord also abide to satisfy us daily.
why should everyone
longing for Zion to be their home?
Zion
is God's specially chosen and beloved city, which The foundation of God's
temple is built by His Righteousness and truth, is a home where everyone should
hope for and there'll be no sorrows and pains there to their birthplace of praise.
Will God leave the
world to its destructive choices and actions forever?
It
wasn't the will of God that we should be trouble by evil or any means of human
scheme that project war as the devil's agent rather at the end of His Creation
He pronounce everything to be good and beautiful but man choose to disobey God
which the consequence God promise to eradicate to bring peace to human race.
Is God still in the
world without the knowledge of God?
Yes.
Although the world rejects Him, His presence is still there. He is watching
over His people and in turmoil, He is there.
How are those who
trust God portrayed here?
Unlike
the mountains ruled by the wicked, which are being tossed into the seas the
impressive durability of the mountain upon which Jerusalem was built inspires
profound trust. only God can give us Victory for the battles fought and
everyone who delight in His was will be save.
What hope do we
have as Christians?
Good
will defeat evil. One day, Jesus will defeat evil forever.
In Conclusion,
The
songs of Zion make an absolute commitment to stay mindful of Zion and the
living hope in God's sovereign reign that it represents, while many blessings
of God's sanctuary are experienced in this life, the hope in the fullness of
life and joy in Zion is still in the future. we may experience something
strange different from the promise of God but one thing is certain that we sorrow
in the night but joy comes in the morning only those with the mind of
perseverance will enjoy the eternal reward that is being promised by God, I
pray we should be watch and pray till then in Jesus’ name.
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