1. The Beauty of Zion
Psalm 48

2. Stronghold of ZION (City of David)
Zion of the Jebusites
Stronghold of ZION (City of David)
2 Sam. 5:6-9; 1 Kgs. 8:1

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

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

5. Zion: Ruled by God Psalm 48:1-2
Jesus Christ rules over His church, Dan. 7:13-14; Eph. 1:20-23
Citizenship in Zion, Psa. 87:1-3, 5-6
New birth, Jno. 3:3, 5 (1 Pet. 1:22-23)
Salvation = Born into His kingdom (His church), Acts 2:47; Col. 1:13
God is our God…we are His people, Heb. 8:10-12

6. Zion: A Place of Refuge Psalm 48:3-8
Lord is church’s refuge, 48:3; Heb. 13:6
Trust Him, Psa. 125:1 (Rom. 8:31-38)
Salvation is secure in Christ, Acts 4:12; Jno. 5:11-13
Enemies of Zion cannot overtake her, 48:5-8
Church stands victoriously, Dan. 2:44; Matt. 16:18; Rev. 14:1-5
Keep faith & resist devil, 1 Jno. 5:4; Jas. 4:7

7. Zion: The Temple of God Psalm 48:9-11
Church is God’s habitation, Eph. 2:19-22
Like OT temple, God dwells with His people in the church, Micah 4:1-2
Blessings in God’s temple (church):
Grace, 48:9 (Rom. 5:1-2; Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:23)
Authority, 48:10 (Eph. 1:22-23; Col. 1:18)
Righteousness, 48:10 (Isa. 62:1-2; Matt. 6:33)
Judgments of God, 48:11 (1 Cor. 14:37)
Praise, 48:11 (Eph. 3:20-21)

8. Walk about Zion Psalm 48:12-14
Number her towers, 48:12
Observation (watchmen), Isa. 62:6 (1); Ezek. 3:17; Acts 20:28 (Heb. 13:17); 1 Pet. 5:8
Mark well her defenses, 48:13
Stand against all sin & error, Eph. 6:10-17
God’s protection (48:3-6), 2 Cor. 10:3-6
Consider her palaces, 48:13 (Eph. 5:27)
Redemption, fellowship with God, serve as priests, victory, sure hope, Phil. 3:20

9. 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. (Psa. 48:14)
Are you a citizen of Zion?