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Walk About Zion Psalm 48

First held by the Jebusites Stronghold of ZION City of David 2 Sam. 5:6-9 1 Kings 8:1

God dwells with His people Zion of the Prophets Where God dwells with His people Isaiah 8:18 Jer. 31:6 Amos 1:2 Isaiah 2:3 Temple of Solomon

God’s rule among His people, Psalm 2:6-7; Micah 4:1-4 “You have come to Mt. Zion” (Heb. 12:22) God’s rule among His people, Psalm 2:6-7; Micah 4:1-4 Church of Christ, Heb. 12:22-23 4

Zion is Ruled by God Psalm 48:1-2 Jesus Christ rules over His church, Dan. 7:13-14 (Eph. 1:20-23) Citizenship in Zion, Psalm 87:1-3, 5-6 New birth, John 3:3, 5 (1 Pet. 1:22-23) Salvation = Born into His kingdom (His church), Acts 2:47; Col. 1:13; Phil. 3:20 God delights in Zion, Isaiah 62:1-5

Zion is a Place of Refuge Psalm 48:3-8 Lord is church’s refuge, 48:3; Heb. 13:6 Trust Him, Psalm 125:1-2 (Rom. 8:31-38) Enemies of Zion cannot defeat her, 48:5-8 (Dan. 2:44; Matt. 16:18; Rev. 14:1-5) Victorious through faith, 1 John 5:4 Resist devil, James 4:7 Wear God’s armor, Ephesians 6:10-13

Zion is the Temple of God Psalm 48:9-11 (132:13-14) Church is God’s habitation, Eph. 2:19-22 Blessings in God’s temple (church): Grace, 48:9 (Rom. 5:1-2) Authority, 48:10 (Eph. 1:22-23; Col. 1:18) Righteousness, 48:10 (Isa. 62:1-2) Judgments of God, 48:11 (1 Cor. 14:37) Praise, 48:11 (Eph. 3:20-21)

Walk about Zion Psalm 48:12-14 Number her towers, 48:12 Observation and protection Watchmen are blessings, Isaiah 62:6 (1); Ezekiel 3:17 Watchmen in the towers of Zion, Acts 20:28 (Heb. 13:17); 1 Peter 5:8

Walk about Zion Psalm 48:12-14 Mark well her defenses, 48:13 Her defenses to stand against all sin, Ephesians 6:10-17 Worldliness, indifference, false doctrines, inward strife and division God protects her, 48:3-6; 2 Cor. 10:3-6

Walk about Zion Psalm 48:12-14 Consider her palaces, 48:13 (Eph. 5:27) Salvation (redeemed), Rev. 14:1, 3-4 Fellowship with God and His saints Serve as priests, 1 Peter 2:4-5 Security and victory, Romans 8:37-39 Hope of eternal life, Philippians 3:20

Are you a citizen of Zion? God is our Guide For this is God, Our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even to death. (Psalm 48:14) Are you a citizen of Zion?