The Meaning of Blessing: Numbers 6:22-27
- All the descriptions point to God’s ________________.
The Purpose of God’s Blessing: Psalm 67
Verses 1-3: Praise from the Gentiles for God’s Salvation:
Two purposes for blessing in verse 2:
- That his ___________ may be known on earth
- God’s saving _______________ among all nations.
God’s ultimate purpose for blessing in verse 3:
- That the peoples may _____________ him.
Verses 4-5: Joy among the peoples for God’s justice:
God’s purpose for blessing in verse 4:
- That people can find joy in seeing God’s _____________ fill the earth.
God’s ultimate purpose for blessing in verse 5:
- That the peoples may ____________ him.
Verses 6-7: The fulfillment of the creation mandate:
God’s purpose for blessing in verse 6:
- The creation mandate: ___________________ in the responsible use of creation.
God’s ultimate purpose for blessing in verse 7:
That the peoples may ___________ him.