Chapter Summary

Prayer for the prosperity of God's cause in the world.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 67

1. What seems to be the occasion for this Psalm? How would you summarize this Psalm?
2. Is there anything familiar about v.1? Have you heard this before and do you know its importance? If so, how does this relate to the rest of the Psalm? (If they don't know, point them to Num. 6:24-26)
3. This is often considered a Psalm of prayer. If this a prayer, what about this prayer sticks out to you? How does this "prayer" compare to your prayers?
4. What are the benefits of praying like it is modeled in this Psalm?
5. How many times does the word "praise" appear in this Psalm? What is the importance of that?
6. What does it mean that God "judges the peoples with equity" (ESV), what does this tell you about the judgement of God?
7. In v.7, what is the relationship between "blessing" and "fear"? What does this tell you about the Christian life?
8. How could this Psalm point to the final consummation of the Kingdom of God (or judgement day)? Give specific examples of how they could relate.
9. God's provision seems to be a central theme of this psalm. How does God's provision encourage you?"
10. What does it mean for God "to be gracious to us" (ESV)? What would that look like?

Key Words/Phrase

Praise, v. 3.

Characters

God, Psalmist.

Strong Verse(s)

1, 2.