Main Highlights
A prayer for God's blessing and that His salvation be known among all nations.
Key Verses
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us,"— Psalm 67:1
"that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations."— Psalm 67:2
"Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth."— Psalm 67:4
Related Scripture
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,"— Matthew 28:19
Theological Analysis
What do we learn about God?
God desires that all nations know Him and experience His saving power. "that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations." (Psalm 67:2)
How is Christ Connected?
The call for all nations to know God's saving power foreshadows the Great Commission and the universal scope of Christ's redemption. "that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations." (Psalm 67:2)
What Theology concept is taught?
God's mission to the world.
Do we see Law or Grace?
The psalm implies that God's grace extends to all nations, not just Israel. "Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth." (Psalm 67:4)
Personal Application
By praying for the spread of the Gospel and seeking opportunities to share their faith with others. "that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations." (Psalm 67:2)