Bible Study Notes 10/14/2025
- Concord Baptist Church
- Oct 14
- 3 min read
WORD ALIVE! BIBLE STUDY ©2025
Journey in the Psalms: Prayer, Praise and Promise
Concord Baptist Church of Boston in Milton – Conley Hughes, Jr., Senior Pastor
Quiet Time: Tracy M. Summer, Psalms: An All-In-One Study on God’s Song Book
Lesson 25
14 Oct. 2025
Lesson 25, Psalm 121:1-8 NLT: This short psalm is among a collection (Psalms 120-134), where the title listed above them is a Hebrew word meaning “ascending” or “going up.” Psalm 121, the second great work in the collection, is like Psalm 120, a Lament. Here the psalmist is concerned about protection and the preservation of life. The pilgrimage to Jerusalem for the high Holy days and festivals often was a meandering route, filled with uncertain dangers. The Psalmist asks a rhetorical question: “Where does my help come from?” The question anticipates the answer would be. “My help comes from the mountains (or steep hills). The psalmist knows this is not correct. He affirms, “My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Here verses 1 and 2 set the tone for the rest of this short psalm. The emphasis is on God, who is Lord and Creator as the source of all help. In ancient times, people resorted to idolatry. God warned His people against seeking help from the idolatrous shrines, which were commonly found on mountains, or the top of steep hills. The prophet Hosea warned Israel of such practices: “They offer sacrifices to idols on the mountaintops. They go up into the hills to burn incense…” (Hosea 4:13a, NLT). The idols were images carved from wood or stone; they had no life. In contrast the God of Israel is alive, present, and active. It is in God the psalmist places his trust. This Lord protects us from all evil; and preserves our lives!
Verses & Explanations for Psalm 121:1-8, NLT
Observe Interpret Apply
(Verses 1-2) – Help is from the Lord, our Creator.
(Verses 3-4) – The divine nature of our God who helps us.
(Verses 5-6)–The Lord is always alert and ready to help us.
(Verses 7-8) – God protects and preserves us from evil.
The Key Idea:
What We Believe!
1. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path!” – Psalm 119:105
Key Verses:
Psalm 121:1-2, NLT
1 “I look up to the mountains – does any help comes from there? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth!
Psalm 121:3-4, NLT
3 He will not let you stumble; the One who watches over you will not slumber. 4 Indeed, He who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps.
Psalm 121:5-6, NLT
5 The Lord Himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. 6 The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
Psalm 121:7-8, NLT
7 The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. 8 The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.”
Further Helpful Verses:
Psalm 54:4, NLT
4 “But God is my helper. The Lord keeps me alive.”
Psalm 32:7, NLT
7 “For you are my hiding place; You protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory.” Interlude
Psalm 46:1, NLT
1 “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.”.
Matthew 6:12-13,
12 And forgive our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.
13 And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.”
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