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Bobby Stafford |
The King And I Psalm 72 |
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The King and I
Psalm 72
Introduction:
Consider what your life would be like if you knew
you were going to inherit a kingdom so marvelous you would never be
lonely, unloved, or even bored. This would be a place of perfect
peace and comfort; where there would never be any anxieties or
concerns. Listen as we describe the King and His Kingdom as found
in
Psalm 72.
Text:
Psalm 72:1-20
Body:
I.
A Righteous Reign (Verses
1-7)
·
Israel’s king received his power from Jehovah God. He was
responsible for ruling according to God’s laws. He was to rule with
righteousness.
·
Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of this psalm.
Isaiah 11
uses similar language in describing the reign of Christ’s Kingdom.
(Isaiah 11:1-9)
His reign would be one of peace between all people and nations. (Ephesians
2:13-18)
II.
A Universal Reign (Verses
8-11)
·
King of all the earth (Psalm
47: 1-9),
especially
verses 2,3,7
·
Zechariah’s prophecy (Zechariah
9:9-10, Zechariah 14:8-9)
·
Parable of Tares (Matthew
13:36-43)
·
Remember there are two aspects of the kingdom, earthly and heavenly.
III.
A Merciful Reign
(Verses 12-14)
·
Jesus went about doing good while on earth. (Acts
10:38)
·
Jesus not only did good physically, but most importantly, the good
He did was also of a spiritual nature. (Luke
4:16-21)
All of us are the poor, the captive, the blind. . . due to sin.
·
The work He was engaged in is now upon our shoulders. It is our
responsibility. (Matthew
25:34-40, Matthew 28:19-20)
IV.
A Prosperous Reign
(Verses 15-17)
·
Prophecy of Amos (Amos
9:11-13)
Note the words of
Acts
15:12-19.
Spiritual prosperity
·
The Kingdom exalted (Micah
4:1-2)
·
Exceeding riches (Ephesians
2:6-8)
·
Verse 17
The name of Jesus will be a vital, active force as long as the earth
exists.
Conclusion:
Read
Verses 18-20.
These verses are sometimes called a “doxology” – a hymn of Praise to
God. These verses remind us of
Psalm 24.
It encourages us to worship the King who has ascended into heaven.
Bobby Stafford
November 25, 2012
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