此詩篇表達了詩人的一個宏大的偉願,就是錫安將成為一座宗教的,屬靈的中心-神之城。縱然以色列四圍強國,皆是宿敵。然而詩人急切渴望萬民歸屬,崇拜獨一的真神。
詩人深切祈願萬民,不論身在何處,無論所屬哪國,無論是何信仰,都應齊聚,屈膝歸順耶和華。
建議討論:
- 「神的城啊,有榮耀的事乃指著你說的。(細拉)」(87:3,和合本)
思想:思想錫安在以色列民心中意味著什麼?它的榮耀又指什麼?
- 「論到錫安,必說:這一個、那一個都生在其中,而且至高者必親自堅立這城。」(87:5,和合本)
思想:這一個、那一個都生在錫安其屬靈含義是什麼?
September 27 (Sunday) – Family Devotion
Scripture Reading: Psalms 87
Suggested Discussion:
- “Glorious things are said of you, city of God.” (87:3, NIV)
Q: What does Zion mean in the hearts of the people of Israel? What is its glory?
- “Indeed, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her.” (87:5, NIV)
Q: What is the spiritual meaning of “this one and that one were born in Zion”?