The Doorkeeper Lesson Psalm 84:10
Overview of the 84 th Psalm A psalm of the sons of Korah Kohathites carried temple furnishings, but could not look at them (Num. 4:1-20) Temple of God (Ps. 84:1-7) Center of prayer and worship (I Kings 8:27-30) A strong desire to be there (Ps. 27:4-6) Advantage of dwelling with God (Ps. 84:8-12) Metaphor of being in the temple Even humbly serving at the gate
Lessons from the 84 th Psalm Courts of God vs. tents of wickedness God vs. worldly desires (Heb. 11:24-26) Outcome of choice (Rom. 8:16-18; Prov. 16:19) Endure for reward (I Pt. 1:6-9; 4:14; Matt. 5:10-12; Ps. 37:16)
Lessons from the 84 th Psalm Finding our place in God’s kingdom (Gal. 3:28; Col. 3:11) Every member has a place (I Cor. 12) Don’t struggle for power as the world does (Matt. 20:20-28) Be servants of one another (Mark 9:33-35) Every member must do their part (Eph. 4:11-16)
Lessons from the 84 th Psalm Men/women, young/aged, new converts/old soldiers, slave/free, Jew/Gentile Not all are leaders (Rom. 16:1-16) Young evangelists (I Tim. 4:12; Philip. 2:19-30; 4:18) Women are fellow workers (Philip. 4:2-3) Household of Stephanas (I Cor. 16:15-20) Many more (Eph. 6:21-22; Col. 4:7-13; II Tim. 1:5; III John) There’s joyous work for all! (Titus 3:8, 14)
The Doorkeeper Lesson “For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” (Psalm 84:10) Let’s all do our work with joy and thanks! Closing verse: Psalm 27:4-6