Psa 87:1 | MHM | STEP | The Glory of Zion This psalm focuses on the greatness of Zion, especially the temple built on Mount Moriah. The psalmist may have been looking at the temple and thinking about how special it was. He suddenly says, Its foundation is in the holy mountains . This shows the strength and importance of the place where God’s people gather to worship. Three main points are made here: the strong foundation of the temple, God’s special love for Zion, and the wonderful things said about it in scripture. v. 1 : The temple is built on the holy mountains. Its foundation is in the holy mountains . The church has a secure foundation and cannot be shaken. Christ is the true foundation, and God Himself has laid it. The temple is built high and strong, on solid rock. Holiness gives the church its real strength. God’s promises and the work of the Holy Spirit keep the church safe, just as the mountains hold up the temple. Unlike the world, which is unstable, the church stands firm forever (Isaiah 2:2; Psalm 24:2 ; Isaiah 54:10 ).

‏ Psalms 87:1

The Glory of Zion

This psalm focuses on the greatness of Zion, especially the temple built on Mount Moriah. The psalmist may have been looking at the temple and thinking about how special it was. He suddenly says, Its foundation is in the holy mountains. This shows the strength and importance of the place where God’s people gather to worship. Three main points are made here: the strong foundation of the temple, God’s special love for Zion, and the wonderful things said about it in scripture.

v. 1: The temple is built on the holy mountains. Its foundation is in the holy mountains . The church has a secure foundation and cannot be shaken. Christ is the true foundation, and God Himself has laid it. The temple is built high and strong, on solid rock. Holiness gives the church its real strength. God’s promises and the work of the Holy Spirit keep the church safe, just as the mountains hold up the temple. Unlike the world, which is unstable, the church stands firm forever (Isaiah 2:2; Psalm 24:2 ^a; Isaiah 54:10 ^b).