Finding Yourself in the Psalms

Psalm 127

A Psalm for the Christian Home

Psalm 127 – A Psalm for the Christian Home

Family reunions
Psalm of Solomon – Song of ascents
Words reminiscent of Ecclesiastes.
I. 127:1-2 Successful Families Depend on the Lord
A. Analogies:
1. BUILDER
2. SOLDIER
3. FARMER (see Psalm 128:2)
B. Similar passages
1. 2 Tim 4:1-6 (Soldier, athlete, farmer)
2. 1 Cor 3:9 (God’s field, God’s building)
C. Application.
1. Can you build without God?
2. Can you soldier without God?
3. King Saul offered sacrifice in his strength (1 Sam 13:7-14)
4. If we want his blessing, we must seek first His Kingdom
II. 127:3-5. Children are a part of God’s plan for blessing
A. “Heritage” nahal “gift” “Giving or receiving”
Israel was God’s INHERITANCE Deuteronomy 32:9 (NIV) For the LORD’s
portion is his people, Jacob his allotted inheritance.
B. “Reward” = hire. Wages. Proverbs 11:18 The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
C. Children helped PROTECT the family. “Arrows in the hands of a warrior”
1. Jacob’s sons
D. Importance of parenting. Children are a precious commodity.
1. God’s angles guard over them. Matt 18:1-10 (esp v. 10)
2. Jesus loves them. Matt 19:13-14
E. Parenting
F. Importance of children’s ministry
G. We ought to allow our children the opportunity to CONTENT for the FAITH