“Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, let. Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad” (Psalm 53:6) You don’t have to read very far into the Old Testament prophets and the writings (specifically Psalms) to get the idea that the city of Zion has a very specific and elevated role in God’s plan of redemption in the gathering together of his people. Zion is where God’s glory dwells and where the ransomed people of God will gather and live eter...…