Glorious Things Are Spoken of You (Psalm 87) | Charles Spurgeon

Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 87Charles Spurgeon’s commentary on Psalm 87 presents the text as a sacred hymn celebrating Zion, the city of God, which he interprets spiritually as the Church. The Psalm opens by declaring that God’s foundation is laid upon the holy mountains, signifying that the Church is established not on the shifting sands of human policy, but on the immutable decrees of Jehovah. While God delights in the private worship found in the "dwellings of Jacob," He holds a superior love for the "gates of Zion," representing the public assemblies of His faithful people.Glorious things are spoken of this city, which shines with a spiritual luster surpassing the most famous earthly capitals. The Psalmist prophetically announces the conversion of historic enemies, including Rahab (Egypt), Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia. These nations are not merely conquered subjects but are spiritually "born" into Zion, becoming regenerated fellow citizens within the Church. This miraculous union transforms ancient foes into friends who worship the same Lord, indicating that the Church is the spiritual birthplace of nations.God Himself acts as the registrar of this diverse community, keeping a census where He counts each individual "born there". This divine writing ensures that every specific soul, whether eminent or humble, is recorded in the book of life, a privilege far exceeding any earthly citizenship. The Psalm concludes with a scene of exuberant joy, featuring singers and musicians who celebrate their heritage. The final declaration, "all my springs are in thee," serves as a confession that God is the sole, inexhaustible source of all grace, comfort, and life for His people.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730