PSALM 132 Cross References:

True “Homeland” Security “Sanctified” = the property of God by his presence

THESIS: Our household is only fixed when our focus is on God’s house 1. Truth sanctifies:
Psalm 120-134: Beholding Believing Blessing John 17:19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified
The Songs of Degrees 120-Groaning 125-Dangers 130-Pardon through the truth.
Steps to Spiritual 121-Glancing 126-Dreams 131-Patience 2. Prayer sanctifies:
122-Glorying 127-Desires 132-Promises
Growth 123-Gazing 128-Delights 133-People
1 Tim 4:5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
124-Gasping 129-Dreads 134 - Power 3. Faith sanctifies:
Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from
I. WILL YOU BUILD GOD’S HOUSE? 1-10 the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance
A. Its Nature (Purpose), 1-7 among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
1. Our Afflictions, 1 4. The Spirit sanctifies:
2. Our Affirmations, 2-7 Rom 15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles,
ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable,
a. Wording our promise, 2-5
being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
 Be truthful in your promise, 2
5. The presence of a godly parent sanctifies the home:
 Be tireless in your purpose, 3-4
1 Cor 7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the
 Be triumphant in your performance, 5 unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now
b. Witnessing our promise, 6-7 are they holy.
B. Its Need (A Plea), 8-10
1. We Need a Finished Work, 8 Col 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated
2. We Need a Fine Wardrobe, 9 us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
3. We Need a Fervent Wish, 10 2 Cor 4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath
shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of
II. THEN GOD WILL BUILD YOUR HOUSEHOLD, 11-18 Jesus Christ.
A. God’s Promise Is a Scepter, 11-12 1 Pet 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a
1. God’s Integrity, 11 peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of
2. God’s Intention, 12 darkness into his marvellous light:
B. God’s Place Is a Sanctuary, 13-15
1. It Is Selected, 13 Notes:
2. It Is Sacred, 14
3. It Is Satisfying, 15
C. God’s Provision Is Sufficient, 16-18
1. For the Saints, 16
2. For the Site, 17-18
a. A center of vitality, 17
b. A center of victory, 18

Key Thot: Righteousness apart from God’s salvation is self-

righteousness