Psalm 72:1-2 and 2 Timothy 4:8

Psalm 72:1-2

1 Give the king your justice, O God,
    and your righteousness to the royal son!
2 May he judge your people with righteousness,
    and your poor with justice!

2 Timothy 4:8

8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

HEAR about it:

What did you HEAR from God’s word today? Use the HEAR method (Highlight, Explain, Apply, and Respond), to examine today’s passage. If you need to know more about the HEAR method, click here.

Talk about it:

• What would characterize a righteous judge?

Pray about it:

Thank Jesus for being a righteous judge and for taking our punishment.