JERUSALEM, THE HOLY CITYJerusalem was chosen by God to "place His Name there" (Deuteronomy 12:5; 1 Kings 8:29; Psalm 87). In the world-wide Kingdom of God, Jerusalem will be the focal point for religious and civil law, backed by the authority and power of Jesus Christ (Isaiah 2:3-4). It will be the capital city of the great King (Psalms 2, 122, 149), at the centre of the continents, just as Jesus said (Matthew 5:35). |
World map, with Jerusalem at the hub of the continents |
| SUNDAY
Psalm 103 |
God bestows countless benefits on man but, finally, man dies (verses 14-16). God will save those who are His children (verses 3-4, 11-13). |
| MONDAY
Psalm 104 |
God makes Himself known by His gracious provision for mankind. Man should gratefully acknowledge the goodness of God (verse 33) before it is too late (verse 29). |
| TUESDAY
Psalm 110 |
This is the Psalm which Jesus quoted to prove his divine origin (Matthew 22:44) and it speaks of his coming kingdom on earth. |
| WEDNESDAY
Psalm 122 |
The peace of Jerusalem (verse 6) will mean peace for the whole world when Jesus reigns with his helpers (verse 5). |
| THURSDAY
Psalm 146 |
God is good to the helpless (verses 7-9); we should trust Him rather than human leaders who, like the rest of mankind, are mortal (verses 3-4). |
| FRIDAY
Psalm 149 |
When Jesus and his followers reign in Zion (verses 1-2) they will rule with irresistible authority (verses 6-9). |
| SATURDAY
Psalm 150 |
While you still live, give thanks for God's goodness and way of salvation (verse 6). |