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Welcome to Day 2570 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2570 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 48:1-8 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2570 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2570 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today’s Wisdom Nugget, we’ll be exploring Psalm 48:1-8, a psalm of praise that celebrates God’s greatness and His protection over His people. Psalm 48 is a song of Zion, the city of God. It was likely sung in celebration of God’s deliverance, possibly after a great military victory. The psalmist paints a picture of Jerusalem as an unshakable fortress, not because of its walls, but because of the presence of God Himself. This passage reminds us that our ultimate security is not found in human strength, but in the God who reigns over all. Let’s begin by reading Psalm 48:1-8 from the New Living Translation:
1 How great is the Lord, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on His holy mountain! 2 It is high and magnificent; the whole earth rejoices to see it! Mount Zion, the holy mountain, is the city of the great King! 3 God Himself is in Jerusalem’s towers, revealing Himself as its defender. 4 The kings of the earth joined forces and advanced against the city. 5 But when they saw it, they were stunned; they were terrified and ran away. 6 They were gripped with terror and writhed in pain like a woman in labor. 7 You destroyed them like the mighty ships of Tarshish shattered by a powerful east wind. 8 We had heard of the city’s glory, but now we have seen it ourselves— the city of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. It is the city of our God; He will make it safe forever.
The psalm begins with a declaration of God’s greatness and worthiness of praise: “How great is the Lord, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on His holy mountain!” This verse immediately establishes who God is and why He deserves worship. His greatness is evident in His presence in Jerusalem, described here as His holy mountain. Verse 2 continues: “It is high and magnificent; the whole earth rejoices to see it! Mount Zion, the holy mountain, is the city of the great King!” Here, Mount Zion represents Jerusalem, the place where God’s presence dwelt in the temple. But beyond its physical location, Zion symbolizes God’s eternal kingdom—a place of joy, strength, and divine protection. Illustration: Imagine visiting a great city—perhaps seeing the skyline of a place like Rome, London, or Jerusalem for the first time. The sight of ancient structures and historical landmarks fills you with awe....
- Psalm 48:1-8 (NLT)
1 How great is the Lord, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on His holy mountain! 2 It is high and magnificent; the whole earth rejoices to see it! Mount Zion, the holy mountain, is the city of the great King! 3 God Himself is in Jerusalem’s towers, revealing Himself as its defender. 4 The kings of the earth joined forces and advanced against the city. 5 But when they saw it, they were stunned; they were terrified and ran away. 6 They were gripped with terror and writhed in pain like a woman in labor. 7 You destroyed them like the mighty ships of Tarshish shattered by a powerful east wind. 8 We had heard of the city’s glory, but now we have seen it ourselves— the city of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. It is the city of our God; He will make it safe forever.
- God’s Greatness and His Holy City (Verses 1-2)
The psalm begins with a declaration of God’s greatness and worthiness of praise: “How great is the Lord, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on His holy mountain!” This verse immediately establishes who God is and why He deserves worship. His greatness is evident in His presence in Jerusalem, described here as His holy mountain. Verse 2 continues: “It is high and magnificent; the whole earth rejoices to see it! Mount Zion, the holy mountain, is the city of the great King!” Here, Mount Zion represents Jerusalem, the place where God’s presence dwelt in the temple. But beyond its physical location, Zion symbolizes God’s eternal kingdom—a place of joy, strength, and divine protection. Illustration: Imagine visiting a great city—perhaps seeing the skyline of a place like Rome, London, or Jerusalem for the first time. The sight of ancient structures and historical landmarks fills you with awe....
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By Harold Guthrie Chamberlain IIIWelcome to Day 2570 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2570 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 48:1-8 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2570 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2570 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today’s Wisdom Nugget, we’ll be exploring Psalm 48:1-8, a psalm of praise that celebrates God’s greatness and His protection over His people. Psalm 48 is a song of Zion, the city of God. It was likely sung in celebration of God’s deliverance, possibly after a great military victory. The psalmist paints a picture of Jerusalem as an unshakable fortress, not because of its walls, but because of the presence of God Himself. This passage reminds us that our ultimate security is not found in human strength, but in the God who reigns over all. Let’s begin by reading Psalm 48:1-8 from the New Living Translation:
1 How great is the Lord, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on His holy mountain! 2 It is high and magnificent; the whole earth rejoices to see it! Mount Zion, the holy mountain, is the city of the great King! 3 God Himself is in Jerusalem’s towers, revealing Himself as its defender. 4 The kings of the earth joined forces and advanced against the city. 5 But when they saw it, they were stunned; they were terrified and ran away. 6 They were gripped with terror and writhed in pain like a woman in labor. 7 You destroyed them like the mighty ships of Tarshish shattered by a powerful east wind. 8 We had heard of the city’s glory, but now we have seen it ourselves— the city of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. It is the city of our God; He will make it safe forever.
The psalm begins with a declaration of God’s greatness and worthiness of praise: “How great is the Lord, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on His holy mountain!” This verse immediately establishes who God is and why He deserves worship. His greatness is evident in His presence in Jerusalem, described here as His holy mountain. Verse 2 continues: “It is high and magnificent; the whole earth rejoices to see it! Mount Zion, the holy mountain, is the city of the great King!” Here, Mount Zion represents Jerusalem, the place where God’s presence dwelt in the temple. But beyond its physical location, Zion symbolizes God’s eternal kingdom—a place of joy, strength, and divine protection. Illustration: Imagine visiting a great city—perhaps seeing the skyline of a place like Rome, London, or Jerusalem for the first time. The sight of ancient structures and historical landmarks fills you with awe....
- Psalm 48:1-8 (NLT)
1 How great is the Lord, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on His holy mountain! 2 It is high and magnificent; the whole earth rejoices to see it! Mount Zion, the holy mountain, is the city of the great King! 3 God Himself is in Jerusalem’s towers, revealing Himself as its defender. 4 The kings of the earth joined forces and advanced against the city. 5 But when they saw it, they were stunned; they were terrified and ran away. 6 They were gripped with terror and writhed in pain like a woman in labor. 7 You destroyed them like the mighty ships of Tarshish shattered by a powerful east wind. 8 We had heard of the city’s glory, but now we have seen it ourselves— the city of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. It is the city of our God; He will make it safe forever.
- God’s Greatness and His Holy City (Verses 1-2)
The psalm begins with a declaration of God’s greatness and worthiness of praise: “How great is the Lord, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on His holy mountain!” This verse immediately establishes who God is and why He deserves worship. His greatness is evident in His presence in Jerusalem, described here as His holy mountain. Verse 2 continues: “It is high and magnificent; the whole earth rejoices to see it! Mount Zion, the holy mountain, is the city of the great King!” Here, Mount Zion represents Jerusalem, the place where God’s presence dwelt in the temple. But beyond its physical location, Zion symbolizes God’s eternal kingdom—a place of joy, strength, and divine protection. Illustration: Imagine visiting a great city—perhaps seeing the skyline of a place like Rome, London, or Jerusalem for the first time. The sight of ancient structures and historical landmarks fills you with awe....