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Psalm One Hundred Twenty

1. Psalm 120 is the first of the שִׁ֗יר הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת shiyr hamma‘^alowth Song of Ascents (Ps. 120-134).  
   1. These songs were sung by pilgrims as they ascended to Jerusalem for the annual feasts.
   2. David is the author of 4 of the 15 ascent psalms (Ps. 122,124,131,133).  Solomon wrote one (Ps. 127), and the remaining 10 are anonymous. 
2. The psalmist testifies how the Lord answered prayer, and delivered him from the Liar (Ps. 120:1-4).
3. The psalmist laments how a believer living in the world system encounters hostility (Ps. 120:5-7).

Psalm One Hundred Twenty-One

1. Psalm 121 is a Song of Ascents, sung by pilgrims as they made their way to Jerusalem for the required feasts (Ps. 120-134).
2. Psalm 121 is the Travelers Psalm, rejoicing in the faithfulness of the Lord to protect the believer in every location (Ps. 121:3,7-8).
3. The psalm focuses on physical dangers and spiritual dangers for the traveler.  Such is the focus of the Lord when He promises protection for Jacob when he fled Canaan (Gen. 28:15). The Apostle Paul testified to the Lord’s faithfulness throughout his traveling experience (2nd Cor. 11:21-30).
4. This psalm finds its ultimate fulfillment not with the Z/E/N Returnings, but with the Regathering of Israel by the Lamb (Rev. 7:16-17).

Psalm One Hundred Twenty-Three

1. Psalm 123 is a Song of Ascents, sung by pilgrims as they made their way to Jerusalem for their annual feasts (Ps. 120-134).
2. A single leader keeps his eyes on the Lord (Ps. 123:1).  A group of believers under that leadership can then keep their eyes on the Lord (Ps. 123:2).
3. That leader, and the group which follows his leadership are then equipped to walk in grace and endure any spiritual conflict (Ps. 123:3-4).

Psalm One Hundred Twenty-Five

1. Psalm 125 is a Song of Ascents, sung by pilgrims as they made their way to Jerusalem for their annual feasts (Ps. 120-134).
2. The psalmist anticipates the day when the Gentile scepter will finally be lifted from Jerusalem (Ps. 125:3).
3. The Lord will lead away the wicked when He establishes the kingdom of the righteous (Ps. 125:4-5).

Psalm One Hundred Twenty-Six

1. Psalm 126 is a Song of Ascents, sung by pilgrims as they made their way to Jerusalem for their annual feasts (Ps. 120-134).
2. The singing community celebrates returned exiles (Ps. 126:1-3), either historically or in prophetic anticipation.
3. Much sorrowful sowing will precede the joyful shouting when the Lord brings His sheaves (Ps. 126:4-6).