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Luke, Jesus, and the Songs of Ascent

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Luke, Jesus, and the Songs of Ascent is a strange title, but I believe I can tie them together in this post. The Songs of Ascent are Psalms 120 – 134; the links below cover the history and background of these Songs very well and are worth the time comparing and contrasting the information.

As I have read through the Psalms this year, 2026, I have been noting which Psalms are referenced in the New Testament and the life of Jesus. Psalms are usually separated from the prophetic books and that is a shame. They are an integral part of the song Father God has been singing over us and for us since the Garden. David, Asaph, and the others were used by the Spirit to speak about contemporary things and future things. (I am working to upgrade a list I made of when I think they were written.) As a Christian, I can see Jesus in so many Psalms even if they are not quoted in the New Testament. This is why I am doing this post; the words of the ones I will site just blend into God’s song so well. In this post I will not use or reference all of them. The other part of this is Luke 21-24 and Isaiah 33, which I read at the same time as the Songs.

  • Psalm 120 – Think of it as part of Jesus’ prayer in the Garden. Verse 4 may be a reference to Jerusalem’s destruction from Jesus’ Two Sermons on Two Mounts.
  • Psalm 121 – My note here was read it with Luke 21 and Isaiah 33.
  • Psalm 122 – David had two important trips into Jerusalem: when he brought the Ark to himself and when he rode back in after fleeing from Absolom. This also speaks to Jesus’ ride on Palm Sunday.
  • Psalm 123 – Think about the results of His trial. 2b is why you keep praying.
  • Psalm 124 – Focus on the Resurrection.
  • Psalm 125 – The result of His death.
  • Psalm 126 – Pentecost and the call to go to the nations.
  • Psalm 130 – This could have been part of the Garden pray, especially verse 8.

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I do post like this to challenge myself. If you see something different that is fine, just take the time to be with Jesus and the Father and hear Them.