Psalms 111 · Preschool

Thank You, God

Name Date

Color the people and the big heart. We thank God with our whole heart!

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.”

Psalms 111:1 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: The singer thanked God with his whole heart. Put your hand on your heart and say, Thank you, God!

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Psalms 111 · Kindergarten

Great Works

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Trace the Words

Trace each word with your pencil.

THANKS

GREAT

FOOD

WISE

Yahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

Psalms 111:2 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

THANKS

GREAT

FOOD

WISE

Mini Maze

Help find the way through the maze.

Draw It

Draw something great God has made.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for your great works. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How does the singer thank God?
What are God's works like?

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Psalms 111 · Grade 1

Wisdom Begins

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Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

THANKS

WORKS

FOOD

WISDOM

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful.

Psalms 111:4 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.

I will give thanks with my whole heart.

Yahweh's works are great.

He has given food to those who fear him.

He always remembers his covenant.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.

His Works Are Great

Write the number 1 to 4 in each circle to show the right order.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom

Yahweh’s works are great

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered

I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart

Draw something great God has made.

Memory Verse

“He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful.”

Psalms 111:4 (WEB)

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for your great works. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What great thing has God done for you?
What is God like?
What would you like to say to God about this chapter?

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Psalms 111 · Grade 2

Great Are God's Works

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Read the Story

Psalm 111 begins with Praise Yah! The singer thanks Yahweh with his whole heart. He thanks God with other people too.

Yahweh's works are great. God is gracious and merciful. He gives food to those who fear him. He always remembers his promise. The psalm says that the fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. That means wisdom starts with honoring God.

Memory Verse

“He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful.”

Psalms 111:4 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

How does the singer give thanks?
With his whole heartThe fear of YahwehTo those who fear him
What are Yahweh's works like?
To those who fear himGreatGracious and merciful
What is God like?
Gracious and mercifulGreatThe fear of Yahweh
To whom does God give food?
What is the beginning of wisdom?
To those who fear himThe fear of YahwehGracious and merciful

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

GRACIOUS
PRAISE
WISDOM
HEART
WORKS
GREAT
FOOD

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for your great works. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What wonder of God fills you with awe?
God remembers His promises. What has God done that you can thank Him for?

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Psalms 111 · Grade 3

Where Wisdom Starts

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Read the Story

Psalm 111 has no title. It begins, Praise Yah! The singer gives thanks to Yahweh with his whole heart. He does it in the congregation, with God's people.

He says Yahweh's works are great. People who delight in them think about them. God's work is honor and majesty. He is gracious and merciful. He gives food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.

God's works are truth and justice. He sent redemption to his people. His name is holy and awesome. The psalm ends with a big idea: the fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.

Memory Verse

“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”

Psalms 111:10 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

Where does the singer give thanks?
Who thinks about God's works?
What two words describe God's work?
What did God send to his people?
What is the beginning of wisdom?

His Works Are Great

Write what happened in each box.

1

2

3

4

Word Search

Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

GRACIOUS
PRAISE
WISDOM
HEART
WORKS
GREAT
FOOD

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for your great works. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you show God deep respect?
God is kind and full of mercy. How can you show mercy to your family?

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Psalms 111 · Grade 4

The Beginning of Wisdom

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Read and Think

Psalm 111 has no title and names no author. It is an acrostic poem in Hebrew: each line begins with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It opens with Praise Yah! and a promise to give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

The middle of the psalm lists God's works. They are great, pondered by all those who delight in them. His righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. He has given food to those who fear him, and he always remembers his covenant. The works of his hands are truth and justice.

The psalm ends with its most famous line: The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. To fear Yahweh means to honor him with awe and trust. Wisdom starts there, and all those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Show What You Know

What is an acrostic poem?
Who ponders God's works?
What are the works of God's hands?
What does it mean to fear Yahweh?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

greatfoodPraiseheartworks

It opens with Yah!
and a promise to give thanks to Yahweh with my whole , in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
They are , pondered by all those who delight in them.
He has caused his wonderful to be remembered.
He has given to those who fear him, and he always remembers his covenant.

Think About It

The singer thanks God with his whole heart. What would whole-hearted thanks look like for you today?
Wisdom begins with honoring God. How can honoring God help you make a wise choice this week?

Memory Verse

“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”

Psalms 111:10 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for your great works. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you obey God with a sincere heart?
How are Psalms 111 and 112 alike?

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Psalms 111 · Grade 5

Pondering God's Works

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Read and Think

Psalm 111 has no title and names no author. In Hebrew it is an acrostic, with each half line starting with the next letter of the alphabet. Its twin, Psalm 112, follows the same pattern. Psalm 111 describes God; Psalm 112 describes the person who fears God.

The singer gives thanks with his whole heart and calls God's works great, pondered by all those who delight in them. To ponder is to study and think deeply. God's work is honor and majesty, and he has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. He is gracious and merciful. He gave food to those who fear him and showed his people the power of his works. He has sent redemption to his people and ordained his covenant forever.

The final verse names the root of wisdom: The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. This is not terror but reverent awe that leads to trust and obedience. Those who do his work have a good understanding. The same truth appears in Proverbs 9:10, showing that true wisdom begins with a right relationship with God.

Show What You Know

How are Psalms 111 and 112 related?
What does it mean to ponder God's works?
What two things has God done for his people in verse 9?
Which other book teaches the same idea about wisdom?

Crossword

Across

He has caused his wonderful ____ to be remembered.
His ____ endures forever.

Down

Yahweh is ____ and merciful.
Yahweh’s works are ____.
I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole ____.

Think About It

Those who delight in God's works ponder them. What work of God would you like to study more closely?
The fear of Yahweh means reverent awe. How does awe for God change how you live?

Memory Verse

“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”

Psalms 111:10 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for your great works. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Why does wisdom begin with honoring God?
The singer gave thanks among the upright in the assembly. How can you praise God with others?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

Psalms 111: God's Works Are Great

Read Psalms 111

Worksheets

Thank You, God

Prayer

Take It Home

Great Works

Trace the Words

Match the Pictures

Mini Maze

Draw It

Prayer

Take It Home

Wisdom Begins

Trace the Words

Match the Pictures

His Works Are Great

Prayer

Take It Home

Great Are God's Works

Read the Story

Show What You Know

Word Search

Prayer

Take It Home

Where Wisdom Starts

Read the Story

Answer the Questions

His Works Are Great

Word Search

Prayer

Take It Home

The Beginning of Wisdom

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Word Bank Fill-In

Think About It

Copy It

Prayer

Take It Home

Pondering God's Works

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Crossword

Think About It

Copy It

Prayer

Take It Home

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