Guam Christian Church How many of us

Guam Christian Church

How many of us here like to sing?

Psalms Series § Today we will learn about an ancient song § Psalm 133

Ps 133 – a song of ascents § § § Ascending tempo? Ascending pitch? Ascending to Jerusalem

How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony! For harmony is as precious as the fragrant anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe. Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And the LORD has pronounced his blessing, even life forevermore.

The Beauty of Harmony A Study of Psalm 133 Summer 2008

Imagery in Ps 133 Here, the Psalmist gives two pictures from the Hebrew context.

Image #1: Anointing Oil For harmony is as precious as the fragrant anointing oil (sh-mn) that was poured…

Image #1: Anointing Oil

Anointing § Anointing oil § The anointing one § The one anointed

Oil…poured on Aaron § Aaron – brother of Moses § The anointing of a high priest was an extremely special spiritual event § First high priest of Israel! (the original)

Excursus: Going to the ‘original’ [shot from market in Turkey]

Oil upon Aaron Anointing the High Priest § Head § Beard § Robe

Anointing: a special event

Our unity is precious! § § § Make every effort to be united Iwasan ang gossip & slander (build up!) Practice the Matt 18 challenge Be urgent about heart issues Make it a habit to pray for others

Image #2: Refreshing Dew Harmony is as refreshing as the dew (t-l) from Mount Hermon…on Mount Zion

Mount Hermon (north)

Mount Zion (south)

Refreshing Dew from Hermon falling on Zion Refreshing dew from North to South Hermon ISRAEL Zion

Our unity is refreshing! § Believe that God uses people to refresh others § Be sensitive to people’s needs § Believe that God can work some good at any time

Ps 133: a song of harmony § It is like anointing oil § It is like refreshing dew § 133: 3 For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.

Let us sing this same song of unity in our hearts!

The Beauty of Harmony