To begin the session:
Divide the class into two groups, giving each pen and paper. Give groups about five minutes to list reasons in defense of one of the following statements:
- The most important task of a national leader is to defend the country from foreign enemies.
- The most important task of a national leader is to provide for domestic needs.
After group work is complete, have them share and defend their responses. Then move into Bible study saying, “Some people are considered great because of the way they wield power. Others are great because of ways they provide for the needs of their constituency. The psalmist praises God for both!”
To encourage personal application:
Download the “Prayer Spinner” reproducible sheet here. Make enough copies for every three to five class members. Glue the main dial to a piece of corrugated cardboard and attach the spinner with a pin.
Divide the class into groups and give each a spinner. Give them several minutes to use their spinner to point to a reason from the text for praising God. Then they should offer a prayer voicing that praise.