Introduction

We are encouraged to appreciate God’s blessings.

Verses
1May God be merciful to us, bless us,
and cause his face to shine on us.
Selah.
2That your way may be known on earth,
and your salvation amongst all nations,
3let the peoples praise you, God.
Let all the peoples praise you.
4Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you will judge the peoples with equity,
and govern the nations on earth.
Selah.
5Let the peoples praise you, God.
Let all the peoples praise you.
6The earth has yielded its increase.
God, even our own God, will bless us.
7God will bless us.
All the ends of the earth shall fear him.

Questions

1. What does the psalmist want God to do for us?

v 1 May God be merciful to us, bless us,
and cause his face to shine on us. ...

2. Why should the nations be glad and sing for joy?

v 4 Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you will judge the peoples with equity,
and govern the nations on earth. ...

3. What will the ends of the earth do?

v 7 ... All the ends of the earth shall fear him.

Summary Points

  • v 1 The psalmist asks God to continue his blessings
  • v 2 to 4 We are encouraged to praise God for his work among the nations
  • v 5 to 7 We should praise God for harvests and his blessing

 Timeline 1050 to 850 BC

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