1. Walk About Zion
Psalm 48

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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?