Dive into the fascinating mountain theme in biblical narratives, particularly in the Psalms. Discover what qualities define those worthy to ascend to God’s holy mountain. Explore the evolving roles of key figures like David, Elijah, and Moses, highlighting their struggles and divine encounters. The discussion also encompasses the transformation from suffering to hope, showcasing the relationship between Yahweh and His people. Finally, unravel the duality of justice and mercy in divine authority, emphasizing authenticity in our relationship with the divine.
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Mountains as Meeting Places
Mountains are places where heaven and earth meet, where God's presence dwells.
Humans are invited to ascend, facing a crisis of trust in God's wisdom.
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God's Anointed on Zion
Psalm 2 portrays rebellious nations opposing God and his anointed king.
God installs his king on Zion, his holy mountain, to bring order.
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Qualities for Ascending God's Mountain
Psalm 15 asks who can dwell on God's holy mountain.
It lists qualities like blamelessness, righteousness, honesty, and keeping oaths.
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In *The Arrival of the King*, Carissa Quinn analyzes Psalms 15-24 as a sequence and a chiasm, highlighting connections and themes that emerge when these psalms are read as a unit. The book explores how these psalms tell the story of God’s kingdom, beginning with the question of who may ascend the holy hill and culminating in the divine king’s own ascent. Quinn’s work advances the understanding of the Psalter’s overall message, focusing on the duality of Yahweh’s eternal kingship and that of his faithful human king/messiah.
The Mountain E9 — The mountain theme shows up again and again in biblical narrative, but it’s also prominent in the Psalms. Particularly in Psalms 15-24, the biblical authors reflect on the traits of the one who can ascend and dwell on God’s holy mountain. At first, this question focuses on King David and his royal successors as they endure suffering, despair, and ultimately vindication, which leads to blessing for Israel and the nations. But eventually, it’s not just the Davidic king but a whole community of the faithful ascending the mountain! In this episode, Jon and Tim survey the mountain theme through the Psalms scroll and reflect on what it takes to be with God there.
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Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and also provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.
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