August 17, 2025
Psalms of Ascent
Unity That Feels Good To God
The Psalms of Ascent were songs for the journey—worshippers sang them as they traveled together toward Jerusalem and the Temple. These Psalms give voice to the sorts of things that go through worshippers' hearts as they prepare to worship. Today’s Psalm (133) is about relationships, people getting along and how God blesses us as we choose to live in harmony.
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Questions:
Psalm 133
- Tell the story of an experience you had when, even in hard circumstances, people got along and lived in unity.
- From your experience, what are the main causes of disunity in relationships?
- Describe how ‘precious oil on the head’ and the ‘dew of Hermon’ capture the satisfaction of living in harmony.
- How might Jesus’ love transform a relationship?
- Is there a breakdown in a relationship that you need to revisit? Without throwing someone under the bus, discuss this with your small group.
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