This is Part 3 of a four-part series on Psalm 67, adapted from a teaching outline I wrote for a women’s Bible study taught in Spring 2026.
Over the last couple of weeks, we have talked about Psalm 67 and how it shows us what happens what happens when God’s people share His blessing with the nations. In Part 1 of this series, we looked at Psalm 67:1-2 and briefly discussed how God blessed His people so that all nations may know him. In Part 2, we saw that this knowledge leads to gladness in God’s just rule over the nations.
Today, we will look at verses 6-7, which show us the third way in which God’s blessing leads to His praise among all people. These verses conclude the psalm and repeat the mention of the blessing found in verse 1. Here, the goal of the blessing is that all nations may fear God.
Verse 6 is the only verse in this psalm that talks about what has already happened, or what is in the past. Every other verse is written with expectation and prayer about the future. Verse 6 is a reminder of what God has already done for His people, an example of the blessing he has already bestowed on them. God has shown them favor by giving them a fruitful harvest, and the psalmist basis his hope in a future blessing (see verse 7) on God’s already-proven faithfulness.
Then, the second part of verse 7 gives us the reason God’s people seek His blessing, and it parallels with the reasons given in previous verses: so that all the ends of the earth will fear Him. Again, we see the hope that God’s salvation will extend to the nations, so that they may praise Him.
The chaistic structure of the Psalm, along with its brevity, gives us a pretty straightforward understanding of its meaning. Unlike many other Psalms, there are no metaphors or many references to events in the life of the writer. There are few, if any, unfamiliar words, or even big emotions to untangle.
What this psalm does give us is the bigger picture for the journey of sanctification. Those who are in Christ have received the blessing the psalmist talks about. It is a warm and personal relationship with God, through the great gift and miracle of salvation in Jesus Christ.
From Psalm 67 to Matthew 28
The danger is, as David Platt says, that “we are prone to disconnect God’s blessing in our lives from God’s purpose for our lives…if disconnected from its purpose, the sad result is a self-centered Christianity that misses the purpose of God.” Psalm 67 teaches us that God’s blessing and God’s ultimate purpose are intricately connected. And if we’re tracking closely with this psalm, then our desire should be that others receive the blessing, too. We who have experienced spiritual awakening should have a missionary heart.
The challenge, though, is what we actually do with that desire. How do we apply Psalm 67 in our lives today? I believe the simple answer is: get involved in God’s mission. Extend your blessing to others. The Great Commission from Matthew 28 is a calling for everyone who has experienced salvation. It is a commission for the whole church, not just a select few.
In the final article of this series, we will talk about a handful of ways that you can obey the Great Commission and begin to see the practical application of Psalm 67 play out in your life and in the lives of those around you.
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