Psalm 67 - a handout

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Psalm 67 p581 (& John 14:23-29 p1082)

Seeking God’s Blessing

 

The structure of the Psalm:

 

Vv3 and 5 are identical bracketing v4, the only three-line verse

 

A           vv1-2    prayer

B             v3                       refrain

C            v4                                      centre

B’           v5                        refrain

A’           vv6-7    prayer

 

* * *

 

What do we really want? What do we seek? Pray for?

What does the Psalmist want?

(Is our vision too small? How does it need to change?)

 

(1) Not because we deserve it, but as a gracious gift (v1)

 

(1) Not just God’s stuff (his gifts), but God’s self (his face) (v1)

 

(2) Not just for us, but for the joy of all people of all nations

 

(3) Not my ease / glory / empire, but God’s ways and salvation and justice, that he might be praised and feared – the harvest of the Word!

 

The good news of King Jesus, our Great High Priest and worship leader, for all the nations brings these blessings of justice and grace and joy!

The blessed life involves loving Jesus and obeying his words

 

Ø  Praise Jesus!

Ø  Share Jesus’ praises!