The Question of Qualification
Psalms 15:1-5
1. Setting
• liturgy “at the gate” and connection to Psalm 24
• question/answer format
• question/answer format
2. Question 1
• tent and hill: worship and sacrifice
• sojourn and dwell: hospitality and homecoming
• sojourn and dwell: hospitality and homecoming
3. Qualifications 2-5b
• consistent character
• restrained speech
• specified allegiance
• transactional integrity
• restrained speech
• specified allegiance
• transactional integrity
4. Confirmation 5c
• a place assured
• shall not be moved, ever
• important clarifications: source of confidence and significance of confession
• shall not be moved, ever
• important clarifications: source of confidence and significance of confession
5. So What?
• Because the LORD’S presence demands perfection, rely on the qualifying person and power of Jesus Christ.
• connection to Christ: Matt. 5:48, Heb. 12:14, 2 Cor. 5:21
• What should my life look like as an “insider?”
• “Lord, remember me when You come into Your Kingdom…” (“Remember Me”, Shive/Peterson)
• connection to Christ: Matt. 5:48, Heb. 12:14, 2 Cor. 5:21
• What should my life look like as an “insider?”
• “Lord, remember me when You come into Your Kingdom…” (“Remember Me”, Shive/Peterson)