Sermon Tone Analysis

Introduction:

A personal exposition of this Psalm should be a prerequisite to hold ANY office of leadership, period.

Main Thought: Here Follows a Magnificent and Biblical Prayer List for How to Pray for the World's Best Governance-

Sub-Intro: So far, through the Laments of Book two of the Psalter, in studying the Psalmists Lament & Hope of Kingdom Restoration (Pss.

42-45 & 69-72), we’ve experienced Deliverance from Despair (42 & 69), Danger (43 & 70), and Defeat (44 & 71).

Now we exult in our Jesus with Delight in Dedication (45 & 72).

Body:

I. Pray for the King (Ps.

72:1-3).

A. There Must Be Judgment with Righteousness (vv.

1-2).

B. If there Is to Be Peace (v.

3).

II.

Pray for Justice & Provision (Ps.

72:4-6).

A. The Government Is for the People, not the People for the Government (v. 4).

B. There Must Be a Proper Fear of God (v. 5).

C. If there Is to Be Provision (v. 6).

III.

Pray for Peace (Ps.

72:7-9).

A. When the Righteous Flourish, there Is Peace (v. 7).

B. Peace Is Based on God's Precious Promises (v.

8).

C. True Freedom Is not Without Submission to God's Righteous Authority (v.

9).

IV.

Pray for Volitional Tax & Tribute (Ps.

72:10-11).

A. When Tribute Becomes a Gift Rather than a Tax (v.

10).

B. When All the World Nations Become Truly United under God's Banner (v.

11).

V. Pray for Deliverance from Social Evils (Ps.

72:12-14).

A. True Welfare - Ministering to Physical Needs among those Persons Who Genuinely Need Help (v.

12).

B. Must Be Motivated By the Desire to Meet the Greater Spiritual Needs of the Soul (v.

13).

C. Soul Redemption Is the Answer that Will Quiet Violence in the Land (v.

14).

VI.

Bless the King (Ps.

72:15-17).

A. By Freely Giving, Continually Praying and Daily Praising (v.

15).

B. Which Brings True Prosperity to the Land (v.

16).

C.

And Leaves an Eternal Legacy of Happiness (v.

17).

VII.

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow (Ps.

72:18-20).

A. For His Godhead & Wonderful Works (v.

18).

B. For His Glorious Name & Fullness (v.

19).

C. For the Fulfillment of His Word (v.

20).

Conclusion:

With the better understanding of what exactly we are asking God to do when it comes to this old world, I submit to you that possibly the shortest way to pray this prayer today is to follow the Lord's instruction to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" and in essence repeat what John prayed as the canon of Scripture was completed, "Even so, Come, Lord Jesus!"