1. Let us go up to the mountain of the Lord (1-2)

God chose Israel. He redeemed them from slavery, and planted them on Mount Zion so that they might be a kingdom of priests--a shepherd nation, and Bible teachers for the world (Ex 19:5,6). He longed for the day when all nations would go to Mount Zion, to the place where his people dwelt, to study his word and learn his ways. (Compare Isa 2:2-5)

2. Swords to plowshares (3-5)

When all nations obey God and follow his word, and creation order is restored on earth, there will be no need for men to fight other men. So people will beat their swords into plowshares. Fear will be banished. Every man will sit under his own vine and fig tree, and the worries about present and future security will be gone.

Application: Lord, give me your vision for our nation and for the world--and for myself. Raise this country to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.
One Word: God's great vision for his people