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A Journey to Worship | Psalm 121

In Psalm 122 we see the end of the Jewish pilgrimage to Jerusalem celebrating the annual feasts. This psalm provides a glimpse into Old Testament worship, specifically highlighting three key aspects of worship.

Confidence for the Journey | Psalm 121

Last week, Psalm 120 found us in distress before the journey ever started. Today, in Psalm 121, we are beginning our journey, and we remind ourselves of who God is because He is with us every step of the way.

In My Distress | Psalm 120

This morning, we begin with Psalm 120, where the journey starts in distress — surrounded by lies, conflict, and hostility. In a world still marked by those same realities, this psalm will show us not only how Israel responded, but how God calls us to respond today.

Brought Near

In Hebrews 10, we are reminded that through Jesus Christ, we have been given a tremendous gift--access to the presence of God. Because our Great High Priest has opened the way through His own blood, we are now invited to draw near with confidence. When we truly understand the cost of that access and the gift of that nearness, it reshapes our priorities and produces grateful responses.

The Better Portion | Luke 10:38-42

In Luke 10, Martha is busy with many good things while Mary chooses the one thing that is necessary--sitting at the feet of Jesus. In a world filled with distraction, hurry, and endless demands, this passage calls us to reorder our priorities and remember that time with Christ must come before everything else. This story invites us to slow down, listen to His word, and choose the better portion--the kind of communion with Christ that shapes us now and carries into eternity.