A Bible Study in EasyEnglish (2800 word vocabulary) on Psalms 120 to 134
Keith Simons
EasyEnglish is a system of simple English designed by Wycliffe Associates (UK). This commentary has not yet received Advanced Theological Checking.
A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them.
Last part: Psalm 126 as poetry
1. Someone who returned to Jerusalem from a foreign country was the author of Psalm 120. Psalm 120 describes his thoughts when he left that country. And Psalm 126 describes the reaction of people when he arrived in Jerusalem. Compare those two Psalms.
2. Read Ruth chapter 2. It will help you to understand two things in Psalm 126:
(a) The farmer’s joy at the harvest. (See Psalm 126:5-6.)
(b) The reaction of a foreign woman (Ruth) to God’s goodness to his people. (See Psalm 126:2.)
3. God’s people already know that he is on their side. So sometimes they are joyful even before God rescues them. And this is one way to show faith (active belief and trust) in God. Here are two examples for you to think about: Habakkuk 3:17-19; Acts 16:25-26.
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Index: Psalms 120 to 134: Bible Study and Commentary
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