How would you articulate the main theme of this psalm?

What prayers does the psalmist pray on behalf of the king of Israel?

Describe the vision that the psalmist gives of a righteous leader - who he is, and what he does.

What does this psalm teach us about the heart and character of God?

How does this psalm point beyond itself, and beyond the current king of Israel, to Jesus - the Messiah, and true and final Davidic King over God’s people?

How does this psalm anticipate a final fulfillment of God’s covenant promises to David?  (2 Samuel 7:1-17)  To Abraham?  (Genesis 12:1-3)

How does the righteous rule of this Davidic King result in the worship and exaltation of God?  (72:15-19)  

All of us are under authority, in one way or another.  How does this psalm call us to relate to those who are in authority over us?

All of us have some measure of authority, in one way or another.  How does this psalm call us to exercise that authority on behalf of the people we are leading?

What responsibilities do leaders have to look out for people who are poor, and needy? Why?

What can we be doing, as Christians today, to advocate for righteousness and justice like we see in this psalm?

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