Psalm 72: To the Ends of the Earth

With Psalm 72, we come to the end of Book Two. As we have noted, aprimary distinction between Books One and Two involves the names ofour sovereign ruler of the universe. While Book One emphasizes the nameLORD (Yahweh), Book Two places primary emphasis upon the term God(Elohim). LORD (Yahweh) is the covenantal, personal name for oursovereign ruler, a name embraced by the LORD’s followers. God (Elohim) isthe term used for a broader audience, understood by both Jew and Gentile.Psalm 72, written by Solomon, has both now and not yet aspects to it.When we ponder the nature of the kingdom being described, we quicklynote that the extent of the kingdom was not realized under Solomon’sreign. This psalm anticipates the future reign of Christ, the one describedas greater than Solomon (Matthew 12:42). So, Psalm 72 is a messianic psalm, one that helps us to understand the Lord Jesus Christ’s reign in the latter days.

As We Consider Christ’s Reign In The End Times, Note…
– The Distinctive Nature of Christ’s Reign. (1-7)
– The Extensive Scope of Christ’s Reign. (8-14)
– The Future Blessings of Christ’s Reign. (15-17)