Psalm 87

I. A Song of Zion v. 1-3

(ESV)

A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. A Song.

1 On the holy mount stands the city he founded;

2 the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.

3 Glorious things of you are spoken, O city of God.

Selah

God’s presence is our future

II. The Nations Come to God v. 4-6

4 Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon;

Isaiah 51:9 ESV

Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord; awake, as in days of old, the generations of long ago. Was it not you who cut Rahab in pieces, who pierced the dragon?

Psalm 89:10 ESV

You crushed Rahab like a carcass; you scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.

Isaiah 30:7 ESV

Egypt’s help is worthless and empty; therefore I have called her “Rahab who sits still.”

behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Cush—

“This one was born there,” they say.

5 And of Zion it shall be said, “This one and that one were born in her”;

for the Most High himself will establish her.

6 The Lord records as he registers the peoples, “This one was born there.”

Selah

Salvation has come to Gentiles

III. Worship in God’s Presence v. 7

7 Singers and dancers alike say,

“All my springs are in you.”

Worship God