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2 Samuel 22 · Grade 4

Who Is a Rock Besides Our God?

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Read and Think

This song looks back over David's whole life. He wrote it on the day the Lord delivered him from all his enemies and from Saul. David piles up names for God: rock, fortress, deliverer, refuge, shield, horn of salvation, high tower, and savior.

David remembered when the waves of death surrounded him and the cords of Sheol were around him. In his distress he called on Yahweh, and God heard from His temple. The song describes God shaking the earth, riding on a cherub, and thundering from heaven, all to rescue one man. God brought David into a large place because He delighted in him.

David praised God as his lamp who lights up his darkness. He sang that God's way is perfect and His word is tested; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. Who is God besides Yahweh? Who is a rock besides our God? David ended with a promise to give thanks among the nations. In the New Testament, Romans 15:9 uses these words to show that the Gentiles would also glorify God for His mercy.

Show What You Know

  1. What names does David give God?

  2. What did David remember?

  3. Why did God bring David into a large place?

  4. Who is God a shield to?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. David piles up names for God: , fortress, deliverer, refuge, shield, horn of salvation, high tower, and savior.
  2. In his distress he called on Yahweh, and heard from His temple.
  3. David praised God as his who lights up his darkness.

Think About It

  1. David used many names to describe God. Which name for God means the most to you right now, and why?

  2. David said God lights up his darkness. When has God helped you in a dark or scary time?

Memory Verse

“For you are my lamp, Yahweh. Yahweh will light up my darkness.”

2 Samuel 22:29 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being my rock. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How does Romans 15:9 in the New Testament use David's promise to praise God among the nations?
  • Why does David say God shows himself merciful to the merciful?

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