Psalm 72:2
May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 72:2?

2. How can we promote justice and righteousness in our community like Psalm 72:2?

3. What does "judge Your people with righteousness" mean for Christian leaders today?

4. How does Psalm 72:2 connect with Jesus' role as the righteous judge?

5. In what ways can we pray for our leaders to embody Psalm 72:2?

6. How can individuals practice righteousness in daily interactions, reflecting Psalm 72:2?

7. How does Psalm 72:2 reflect God's justice in the world today?

8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 72:2?

9. How does Psalm 72:2 align with archaeological findings from the biblical era?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 72?

11. Why does Psalm 129:4 emphasize God's righteousness when the text also calls for the enemies' defeat--can both themes coexist without contradiction?

12. Psalm 75:2 speaks of God's perfect timing in judgment, yet history is filled with prolonged injustices; why does justice appear delayed or absent?

13. How does Psalm 101:1's theme of justice reconcile with David's own moral failures as recorded in other parts of the Old Testament?

14. If Psalm 11:7 affirms God's love of righteousness, why does the broader biblical narrative allow for continued injustice and suffering?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Psalm 72:2 reflect the qualities of a godly leader, and how can we apply these qualities in our own spheres of influence?

2. In what ways does the theme of justice in Psalm 72:2 connect with Jesus' teachings in the New Testament?

3. How can we, as individuals and as a church, support the afflicted and ensure justice in our communities?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced or witnessed injustice. How can Psalm 72:2 guide your response to such situations?

5. How does the promise of Christ's righteous judgment provide hope and assurance in a world often marked by injustice?1. How does the description of the king's role in Psalm 72 reflect on our expectations of modern-day leaders?

2. How can we apply the call to defend the poor and needy in our lives today?

3. The Psalmist prays for righteousness and justice. How do you understand these concepts in today's context?

4. How does Psalm 72 encourage us to pray for our leaders?

5. How does this Psalm's depiction of peace challenge or confirm your understanding of peace?

6. Reflect on the statement "all nations will be blessed through him". How can we contribute to this blessing in our globalized world?

7. What qualities of the ideal king depicted in Psalm 72 resonate with you most, and why?

8. How does Psalm 72 serve as a prophecy for the Messiah?

9. How can we reconcile the vision of a universal kingdom in Psalm 72 with the reality of the world's divisions today?

10. How can we ensure that we value the lives of the needy and afflicted, following the example of the king in Psalm 72?

11. How does the prosperity described in Psalm 72 differ from modern concepts of wealth and prosperity?

12. How can we echo the Psalmist's praise and adoration in our worship today?

13. What does the enduring legacy of the king's name in Psalm 72 teach us about our actions and their long-term impacts?

14. How can the ideal of social justice presented in Psalm 72 inform our actions in our communities?

15. What insights from Psalm 72 can be used in praying for national and international leaders?

16. How does Psalm 72 challenge you to participate in God's mission of justice and peace in the world?

17. What role does the theme of servitude play in this Psalm, and how can this be applied to our lives today?

18. How does the depiction of divine leadership in Psalm 72 compare with the leadership seen in the world today?

19. How can the prayer for divine justice and righteousness in Psalm 72 influence your personal prayers?

20. How can we work towards making the vision of Psalm 72 a reality in our world today?

Links
Psalm 72:2 NIV
Psalm 72:2 NLT
Psalm 72:2 ESV
Psalm 72:2 NASB
Psalm 72:2 KJV

Psalm 72:2 Commentaries

Bible Hub
Psalm 72:1
Top of Page
Top of Page