[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[Psalm 87]] | [[-Psalm Overview]] ## Title: We are All Citizens of God’s Kingdom ## Scripture: (Psalm 87:6-7) The Lord writes in the census book of the nations, “This one was born there.” (Selah) As for the singers, as well as the pipers— all of them sing within your walls. (NET) ## Observation: This song speaks about a day when all will be part of the great city. In Jewish society, the city was more than a location. It represented the seat of power for the King of the Universe. He had made Jerusalem the capital of His Earthly rule. The Jewish nation was supposed to be His representatives to the world. The song says that no matter where someone has been scattered to, they will one day all be part of the kingdom of God again. We know this was not fulfilled with military conquest but with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Because of Jesus, all have the opportunity to become part of the kingdom of God. This does not happen automatically. We must turn our hearts toward Jesus, repent of our sin, and declare Jesus as Lord. ## Application: Celebrate your part in the Kingdom of God. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for inviting us all to be part of Your kingdom.